Preparing for Use
R&S
®
FPC
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User Manual 1178.4130.02 ─ 07
Risk of instrument damage during transportation and shipment
Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation
and shipment can damage the instrument.
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Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection is provi-
ded.
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When shipping an instrument, use the original packaging. If it is not available, allow
for sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from moving around inside the box.
Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to protect it from electrostatic charging.
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Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects dur-
ing transportation.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship-
ped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
3.2
Placing or Mounting the Instrument
The R&S
FPC is designed for use under laboratory conditions, either on a bench top or
in a rack.
Benchtop operation
If the R&S
FPC is operated on a bench top, the surface should be flat. The instrument
can be used in horizontal position, standing on its feet, or with the support feet on the
bottom extended.
Mounting the R&S
FPC in a rack
The R&S
FPC can be installed in the 19" rack mount kit R&S
ZZA-FPC1 (order no.
1328.7080.02). The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit.
Placing or Mounting the Instrument
