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General Information
1.1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3
Warranty information .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4
Manual addenda .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.5
Safety symbols and terms ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.6
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.7
Unpacking and inspection ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7.1
Inspection for damage ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.7.2
Handling precautions ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.7.3
Shipment contents ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.8
Instruction manual................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.9
Repacking for shipment ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.10
Recommended accessories................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.10.1
Connecting cables ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.10.2
Terminating resistors.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
2
Connections and Installation
2.1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Handling precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.1
Simplified schematic.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3.2
Card configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.3
Input/output connecting cables .................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.4
Typical connecting scheme ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3.5
Input termination........................................................................................................................................ 2-4
2.4
Card installation and removal .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4.1
Card installation ......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2
Card removal.............................................................................................................................................. 2-5
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Operation
3.1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Signal limitations ................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3
Front panel control ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3.1
Closing and opening channels.................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3.2
Scanning channels...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4
IEEE-488 bus control........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4.1
Closing and opening channels.................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4.2
Scanning channels...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
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