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HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual
Installation
Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations
Operation and Storage
To perform within specifications, the HP 8511A should be operated in
temperatures between 0
°
C and + 55
°
C with relative humidity between 5%
and 95% at 40
°
C (maximum dry bulb temperature). It may be operated at
altitudes up to 4,500 metres (15,000 feet).
The HP 8511A may be stored in temperatures from
−
40
°
C to +75
°
C, with
relative humidity up to 90% at +65
°
C (maximum dry bulb temperature) and
at altitudes up to 15,240 metres (50,000 feet).
Preparation for Use
Positioning the Test Set
Typically the HP 8511A is placed under the HP 8510 network analyzer or
the source whether it is rack-mounted or used on a bench. To install the
flanges to rack mount the instrument (with or without handles) in a standard
19 inch rack, refer to Figure 3-2 on page 3-3.
Static-free
Workstation
When installing the test set for use on a bench, place it on a grounded
anti-static work surface to lessen the chance of ESD damage. The anti-static
surface should extend far enough in front of the test set to provide effective
protection at the test ports and cable ends. If your test set is equipped with a
grounding receptacle, you may use that in place of a static mat.
Figure 3-1
Static Safe Work Area