Section 1: Introduction
Series 3700A Switch and Control Cards Reference Manual
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3700AS-909-01 Rev. B / December 2011
Dangerous arcing can result (even when the multimeter is set to a voltage range) if the
minimum voltage spacing is reduced in the external connections. For details about how to
safely make high energy measurements, see High-energy circuit safety precautions in the
Series 3700A Reference Manual.
As described in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 664, the
Series 3700A is Installation Category I and must not be connected to mains.
Series 3700A documentation
Complete documentation for the Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter instruments is included on
the Product Information CD-ROM that came with your order. The table below describes where to find
information about specific topics:
Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter documentation
Document
number
Document name
Content description
Where to find it
3700AS-903-01 Series 3700A System
Switch/Multimeter Quick Start
Guide
Hardware and software requirements,
switching card installation instructions,
and a brief description of front-panel and
remote interface operation
Printed copy delivered with
the purchase of a Model
3706A instrument
Product Information CD-ROM
3700AS-900-01 Series 3700A System
Switch/Multimeter User's Manual
Information about scanning, reading,
writing, and controlling channels
Product Information CD-ROM
3700AS-901-01 Series 3700A System
Switch/Multimeter Reference
Manual
Information about controlling the Series
3700A from a remote interface
Product Information CD-ROM
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PA-949
Series 3700A Cables and
Connector Kits Installation
Instructions
Information about the different cables
and connector kits that are used on the
Series 3700A cards.
Product Information CD-ROM
Series 3700A Screw Terminal
Assemblies Installation
Instructions
Contains handling and installation
instructions for Series 3700A screw
terminal assemblies
Printed copy delivered with
purchase of a Series 3700A
card Product Information
CD-ROM
Model 3732 Quad 4x28 Reed
Relay Matrix Card Connection
Information
Contains card-specific safety
precautions, list of features and
accessories, connection information,
and measurement considerations
Printed copy delivered with
purchase of a Series 3700A
card
Product Information CD-ROM