Stanford Research Systems SIM983, Operation And Service Manual

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General Information
The SIM983 Scaling Amplifier, part of Stanford Research Systems’
Small Instrumentation Modules family, performs the function
V
out
=
G × ( V
in
+
V
ofs
)
where V
in
and V
out
are voltages (up to ± 10 V) at the input and the
output of the instrument, respectively, G is a user-specified gain,
and
V
ofs
is a user-specified o
ff
set voltage. The instrument is accurate
within its resolution.
Safety and Preparation for Use
The front-panel input, front-panel output, and the rear-panel output
coaxial (BNC) connectors in the SIM983 are referenced to the Earth,
and their outer casings are grounded. No dangerous voltages are
generated by the module.
Do not exceed ± 15 volts to the Earth at the center terminal of each BNC
CAUTION
connector. Do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized
modifications to this instrument.
The SIM983 is a single-wide module designed to be used inside the
SIM900 Mainframe. Do not turn on the power to the mainframe or
apply voltage input to the module until the module is completely
inserted into the mainframe and locked in place.
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