User Manual LW120
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal
voltage may be present on cables, connector jacks, or test fixtures.
The American National Standard Institute (ANSI) states that a shock
hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30V RMS, 42.4V peak,
or 60VDC are present. Before operating an instrument, make sure the
line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle.
Inspect the connecting cables and test leads for possible wear,
cracks, or breaks before each use.
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables or any
other of the instrument parts while power is applied to the circuit under
test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system before
connecting cables or jumpers, installing or removing cards from the
computer or making internal changes, such as changing card address.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the
common side of the circuit under test or power line (earth) ground.
Always keep dry hands while handling the instrument. When using
test fixtures, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device
under test. Carefully read the “Safety Precautions” instructions that
are supplied with your test fixtures.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all
test cables. Only qualified service personnel should perform
maintenance. If you have no past experience in computer servicing,
we strongly recommend that installation and initial tests on the
instrument be done by your computer dealer or by the factory itself
Performance
Checks
The instrument has been inspected for mechanical and electrical
performance before shipment from the factory. It is free of physical
defects and in perfect electrical order.
Power
Requirements
The function generator may be operated from a wide range of mains
voltage – 85 to 265 Volts. Voltage selection is automatic and does not
require switch setting. The instrument operates over the power mains
frequency range of 48 to 440Hz. Always verify that the operating
power mains voltage is the same as that specified on the rear panel.
The LW120 should be operated from a power source with its neutral at
or near ground (earth potential). The instrument is not intended for
operation from two phases of a multi-phase ac system or across the
legs of a single-phase, three-wire ac power system. Crest factor (ratio
of peak voltage to rms.) should be typically within the range of 1.3 to
1.6 at 10% of the nominal rms. mains voltage.
2-2 Configuring The Instrument