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Model 4342A
SECTION
II
INSTALLATION
Section II
Paragraphs
2-l to 2-16
2-l.
INTRODUCTION
2-2.
This sectioncontains
informationfor
unpacking,
inspection,
repacking,
storage,
and installation
of the
Model 4342A.
2-3.
INITIAL
INSPECTION
2-4.
MECHANICAL
CHECK
2~5.
If damage to the shipping carton is evident,
ask
that the carrier's
agent be present when the instrument
is unpacked.
Inspect the instrument
for
mechanical
damage.
Also check the cushioning material
for signs
of severe stress.
2-6.
PERFORMANCE
CHECKS
2-7.
The electrical
performance
of the Model4342A
should be verified
upon receipt.
Performance
checks
suitable
for incoming
inspectionare
given in Section
V, Maintenance.
2-8.
DAMAGE CLAIMS
2-9.
If the instrument
is mechanically
damaged
in
transit,
notify the carrier
and the nearest
Hewlett-
Packard field office immediately.
A list of field offices
is on the backof this manual.
Retain the shipping
car-
ton andpadding
material
for the carrier's
inspection.
The fieldoffice
will arrange
for replacement
or repair
of your instrument
without
waiting for claim
settle-
ments against the carrier.
2-10.
Before shipment
this instrument
was inspected
and found free of mechanical
and electrical
defects.
If there is any deficiency,
or if electrical
performance
is not within
specifications,
notify
your
nearest
Hewlett-Packard
Sales and Service Office.
2-11.
STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
2-12.
PACKAGING.
To protect
valuable electronic
equipment
during storage or shipment
always use the
best packaging
methods
available,
Your
Hewlett-
Packard field office can provide packing material
such
as that used,for
original
factory packaging.
Contract
packaging
companies
in many cities can provide
de-
pendable custom packaging on short notice.
Here are
a few recommended
packaging methods :
a. RUBBERIZED
HAIR.
Cover painted surfaces
of instrument
with protective
wrapping
paper.
Pack instrument
securely
in strong
corrugated
container
(350 lb/sq
in. bursting
test) with 2-
inch rubberized
hair pads placed along all sur-
faces of the instrument.
Insert
fillers
between
pads and container
to ensure a snug fit.
b. EXCELSIOR.
Cover painted surfaces
of instru-
ment with protective
wrapping
paper.
Pack in-
strument
in strong corrugated
container
(350 lb/
sq in. bursting
test) with a layer of excelsior
about 6 inches thick packed firmly
against all
surfaces
of the instrument.
2-13.
ENVIRONMENT.
Conditions
during
storage
and shipment
should normally
be limited
as follows:
a.
Maximum
altitude,
20,000 feet
b.
Minimum
temperature,
-40" F (-40" C)
C.
Maximum
temperature,
167" F (75°C)
2-14.
2-15.
from
POWER CONNECTION
LINE
VOLTAGE.
The Model 4342Aoperates
either
115 or 230 volt
(*lo%)
ac line voltage
and Line
frequency
from
50 to 400Hz.
A slide
switch on the rear panel permits
quick conversion
for
operating
from either voltage.
Insert
a narrow-
blade
screwdriver
in the switch slot and slide the switch
to
the right
for 115-volt
operation
("115" marking
ex-
posed) or to the left for 230-voltoperation
("230" mar-
king exposed).
The Model 4342A is supplied with 115-
volt fuse;
for 230-volt
operation,
be sure to replace
this fuse with that listed in Table 2-I.
Table 2-l.
AC Line Fuse
Conversion
115-volt
Slide Switch
Right
("115')
AC Line Fuse
0.6 amperes
Slow-Blow
2110-0339
CAUTION
230-volt
Left
("230")
0.3 amperes
Slow-Blow
21 lo-0044
To avoiddamage
to theinstrument,
before
connecting
the power cable,
set the 115/
230-volt
switch for the line voltage to be
used.
2-16.
POWER CABLE,
To protect
operating
per-
sonnel, the National Electrical
Manufacturers
Associ-
ation (NEMA) recommends
that instrument
panels
and
cabinets be grounded.
Accordingly,
the Model
4342A
is equipped with a detachable
three.-conductor
power
cable which, when plugged into an appropriate
recepta-
cle, grounds panel and cabinet.
The offset pin of the
three-prong
connector
is the ground pin.
Proceed as
follows for power cable installation.
a.
Connect flatplug
(3-terminal
connector)
to LINE
jack at rear of instrument.
b.
Connect plug (a-blade
with round grounding
pin)
to J-wire
(grounded)
power outlet.
Exposed
2-l
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