Power Requirements; Combining Case; Adapter Frame; Repackaging For Shipment - HP 3400A Operating And Service Manual

Model 3400A
2-1. INTRODUCTION.
2-2. This section contains information and instructions
necessary for installation and shipping of the-hp- Model
3400A RMS Voltmeter. Included are initial inspection
procedures, power requirements, installation infor­
mation, and instructions for repackaging for shipment.
2-3. INITIAL INSPECTION.
2-4. The -hp-Mode13400A RMS Voltmeter received a
careful mechanical and electrical inspection before
shipmenl. As soon as the Model 3400A is received,
verify that the contents are intact and as ordered.
Although the instrument should be free of mars and
scratches and in perfect electrical condition, it should
be inspected for any physicaldamge which may have
been incurred in transit.
performance of the instrument using the procedures
given in paragraph 5- 5 .
electrical deficiency is found, refer to the warranty
on the inside front cover of this manual.
shipping of the instrument become necessary, refer
to paragraph 2-14 for repackaging and shipping
instructions.
2-S.

POWER REQUIREMENTS.

2 -6. The Model 3400A can be o ee rated from any ac
source of 1 15- or 230- volts
With the instrument disconnected from the ac power
source, move the slide switch (located on the rear
panel) until the desired line voltage value appears.
The ac line fuse is a 0.25 amp, fast blow type for 1 15-
or 230-volt operation. Power dissipation is approxi­
mately 7 watts.
2-7. The Mode13400A is equipped with a three-prong
power cord. To protect operating personnel, it is
necessary' to preserve the grounding feature of this
plug when using a two contact ac outlet. Use a three­
prong to two-prong adapter and connect the green
pigtail lead on the adapter to ground.
2-8. INSTALLATION.
2-9. The Model 3400A is a subrnodular unit suitable
for bench top use. However, when used in combination
with other submodular units it can be bench and/or
rack mounted. The -hp- combining case and adapter
frame are designed for this purpose.
2-10. COMBINING CASE (-hp- Models 1051Aor 1052A).
2-11. The combining case is a full-module unil which
accepts various combinations of submodular units.
Being a full-module unit,
mounted and is analogous to any full-module instru­
ment.
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
Also test the electrical
If any physical damage or
Should
at 48 to 440 cycles.
it can be bench or rack
2-12. ADAPTER FRAME (-hp- Part No. 5060-0797).
2-13. The adapter frame is a rack frame that accepts
any combination of submodular units.
mounted only. For additional information, address
inquiries to your -hp - Sales and Service Office.
Appendix B for office location. )
2-14.

REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.

2-15. The following paragraphs contain a general
guide for repackaging for shipment.
graph 2-16 if the original container is to be used;2-17
if it is not. If you have any questions, contact your
local -hp- Sales and Service Office.
If the instrument is to be shipped to
Hewlett-Packard for service or
repair, attach a tag to the instrument
identifying the owner and indicate the
service or repair to be accomplished;
include the model number and full
serial number of the instrument. In
any correspondence, identify the
instrument by model number, serial
number, and serial number prefix.
2-16. If original container is to be used, proceed as
follows:
a. Place instrument in original container if avail­
able. If original container is not available, one
can be purchased from your nearest -hp- sales and
Service Office.
b. Ensure that the container is well sealed with
strong tape or metal bands.
2-17. If original container is not to be used, pro­
ceed as follows:
a. Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic
before placing in an inner container.
b. Use packing material around all sides of
instrument and protect panel face with cardboard
strips.
c. Place instrument and inner container in a
heavy carton or wooden box and seal with strong
tape or metal bands.
d. Mark shipping container with "DELICATE
INSTRUMENT, " "FRAGILE, .. etc.
Section II
It can be rack
(See
Refer to para­
2-1