Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide 5
Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
CAUTION To avoid the loss of data, GPIB settings, or current user instrument states that have not
been permanently saved to non-volatile memory, the MXG should always be powered
down either via the MXG's front panel power button or the appropriate SCPI command.
MXG's installed in rack systems and powered down with the system rack power switch
rather than the MXG's front panel switch display a Error -310 due to the MXG not being
powered down correctly.
Environment
•indoor use
• altitudes < 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)
•0 to 55°C temperature, unless otherwise specified
• relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40°C (non-condensing)
CAUTION This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 Second Edition and 664, respectively.
Ventilation
Ventilation holes are located on the rear panel and all four sides of the signal generator cover. To
ensure proper air flow through the signal generator, do not allow these holes to be obstructed.
Line Setting Requirements
CAUTION The signal generator has autoranging line voltage input; ensure that the supply voltage is
within the specified range.
Voltage: 100/120 volts nominal
220/240 volts nominal
Frequency: for 100/120 volts: 50/60/400 Hz nominal
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for 220/240 volts: 50/60 Hz nominal
Power: 250 watts maximum
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For instruments with s/n prefix < xx4742 the frequency should be marked 50/60 Hz, unless otherwise
labeled.
