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SAFETY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
CAUTION
This instrument may be damaged if operated
with the LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR set for the
wrong ac line voltage or if the wrong fuse is in-
stalled.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
The SR430 operates from a 100V, 120V, 220V, or
240V nominal ac power source having a line fre-
quency of 50 or 60 Hz. Before connecting the pow-
er cord to a power source, verify that the LINE
VOLTAGE SELECTOR card, located in the rear
panel fuse holder, is set so that the correct ac in-
put voltage value is visible.
Conversion to other ac input voltages requires a
change in the fuse holder voltage card position
and fuse value. Disconnect the power cord, open
the fuse holder cover door and rotate the fuse-pull
lever to remove the fuse. Remove the small print-
ed circuit board and select the operating voltage
by orienting the printed circuit board to position the
desired voltage to be visible when pushed firmly
into its slot. Rotate the fuse-pull lever back into its
normal position and insert the correct fuse into the
fuse holder.
LINE FUSE
Verify that the correct line fuse is installed before
connecting the line cord. For 100V/120V, use a 1
Amp fuse and for 220V/240V, use a 1/2 Amp fuse.
LINE CORD
The SR430 has a detachable, three-wire power
cord for connection to the power source and to a
protective ground. The exposed metal parts of the
instrument are connected to the outlet ground to
protect against electrical shock. Always use an
outlet which has a properly connected protective
ground.
WARNING REGARDING USE WITH
PHOTOMULTIPLIERS
The signal inputs may be damaged if a photomulti-
plier is used improperly with the photon counter.
When left completely unterminated, a PMT will
charge a cable to a few hundred Volts in a very
short time. If this cable is connected to a signal in-
put, the stored charge may damage the front-end
transistors. To avoid this problem, provide a leak-
age path of about 100 KΩ to ground inside the
base of the PMT to prevent charge accumulation.
CONNECTION TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS
All front panel BNC shields are connected to the
chassis ground and to the power outlet ground via
the power cord. Do not apply any voltage to either
the shields or to the outputs. The outputs are not
protected against connection to any potential other
than ground.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
- Power Cord
- Operating Manual
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OPERATING
Temperature: +10°C to +40°C
(Specifications apply over +18°C to +28°C)
Relative Humidity: <90% Non-condensing
NON-OPERATING
Temperature: -25°C to +65°C
Humidty: <95% Non-condensing
WARNING: Dangerous voltages, capable of causing injury or death, are
present in this instrument. Use extreme caution whenever the instru-
ment covers are removed. Do not remove the covers while the unit is
plugged into a live outlet.
Summary of Contents for SR430
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