General Information
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General Information
Introduction
This is the operating manual for your Agilent Series 654xA, 655xA, and 657xA power supplies. Unless otherwise stated,
the information in this manual applies to all models in the series. These supplies are the analog-programmable counterparts
of the Agilent Series 664xA, 665xA, and 667xA GPIB System power supplies.
Safety Considerations
This power supply is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. That terminal must be
connected to earth ground through a power source equipped with a 3-wire ground receptacle. Refer to the Safety Summary
page at the beginning of this manual for general safety information. Before installation or operation, check the power
supply and review this manual for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at
appropriate places in the manual.
Instrument Identification
The power supply is identified by a unique two-part serial number, such as 3343A 00177. The first part, or prefix, is a
number-letter combination that provides the following information:
3343
The year and week of manufacture or last significant design change. Add 1960 to the first two digits to determine
the year. For example, 33=1993, 34=1994, etc. The last two digits specify the week of the year (43 = the 43rd
week).
A
The letter indicates the country of manufacture, where A = USA.
Options
List of Options
Option
Description
Used with Agilent Series
654xA
655xA
657xA
l00
Input power 100 Vac, nominal
X
X
120
Input power 120 Vac, nominal
X
X
200
Input power 200 Vac, nominal
X
220
Input power 220 Vac, nominal
X
X
230
Input power 230 Vac, nominal
X
X
240
Input power 240 Vac, nominal
X
X
831
Power cord, 12 AWG, UL listed. CSA certified, without plug
X
832
Power cord, 4 mm
2
, harmonized, without plug
X
834
Power cord, 10 AWG, UL listed, CSA certified, without plug
X
842
Power cord, 4 mm
2
, harmonized, with IEC 309 32A/220V plug
X
843
Power cord, 12 AWG, UL listed, CSA certified, with JIS C8303
25A/250V plug
X
844
Power cord, 10 AWG, UL listed, CSA certified, with NEMA
L6-30P 30A/250V locking plug
X