6 Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide
Getting Started
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
Connecting the AC Power Cord
This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earth ground incorporated into the power
cord. The front panel switch is only a standby switch; it is not a line switch. The AC power cord is
the disconnecting device that disconnects the signal generator mains circuits from the mains supply.
Alternatively, an external switch or circuit breaker, readily identifiable and easily reached by the
operator, may be used as a disconnecting device.
WARNING The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protective
earth contact. Always use the three- prong AC power cord supplied with the signal
generator. Personal injury can occur if there is any interruption of the protective
conductor inside or outside of the signal generator. Intentional interruption is
prohibited.
CAUTION The mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the
premise electrical system. Inadequate earth grounding can damage the signal generator.
Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with the signal generator.
Connect the AC power cord as follows:
1. Ensure that the power cord is not damaged.
2. Install the signal generator so that one of the following items is readily identifiable and easily
reached by the operator: AC power cord, alternative switch, or circuit breaker.
3. Insert the mains plug into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth grounding.
