Warranty Information; Manual Addenda; Safety Terms And Symbols; Specifications - Keithley 590 CV Instruction Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3 WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty information for your Model 590 may be found
inside the front cover of this manual. Should it become
necessary for you to use the warranty, contact your
Keithley representative or the factory for information on
obtaining warranty service. Keithley Instruments, Inc
maintains service facilities in the United States, West Ger-
many, Frame, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria.
Information concerning the operation, application, or ser-
vice of your instrument may be directed to the applications
engineer at one of these locations.
1.4 MANUAL ADDENDA
Information
coneming
changes
or
improvements to
the
in-
strument which occur after this manual has been printed
will be found on an addendum sheet inchrded with the
instrument. Please be sure to read this information before
attempting to operate or service the instrument.
1.5 SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The following safety terms are used in this manual or found
ontheinstrum
The symbol althea-~tindLatffthattheuser
should refer to the operating instructions in this manual
for further details.
The WARNING heading used in this manual explains
dangers that could result in personal injury or death.
Always read the associated information very carefully
before performing the indicated procedure.
The CAUTION heading used in this manual explains
hazards that could damage the instument. Such damage
may invalidate the warranty.
1.6 SPECIFICATIONS
Detailed Model 590 specifications are located at the front
of this manual.
1.7 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
The Model 590 was carefully inspected and packed~before
shipment. Upon receiving the instrument, carefully unpack
ail items from the shipping carton and inspect for any ob-
vious signs of physical damage that might have occurred
during shipment. Report any damage to the shipping agent
immediately. Retain the original packing material in case
reshipment becomes necessary.
1.7.1 Shipment Contents
The following items are included with every Model 590
shipment:
Model 590 CV Analyzer
Model 590 Instruction Manual
Model 7051 RG-58, BNC test cables (2)
Additional accessories as ordered.
1.7.2 Module Complement
Modules ordered with the unit will be shipped already in-
stalled and calibrated. Available models include:
59011OOk
1OOkHz capacitance module only
59o/lM
lMfiz capacitance module only
5ti/lOOk/lM Both 1OOkHz and lMHz capacitance
modules.
Note that the module complement is indicated by model
on the rear panel.
1.7.3 Additional Instruction Manuals
If an additional instruction manual is required, order the
manual package, Keithley Part Number 590-901-00. The
IMnual package indudes an instruction manual and all per-
tinent addenda.
1.8 PREPARATION iOR USE
1.8.1 Line Power
The Model 590 is intended to operate from 105-l25V or
210-25OV AC power sources. A special power transformer
may be installed for $61lOV and 180~220V ranges. The fac-
tory set voltage range is marked on the rear panel.
1.8.2 Line Voltage Selection
The operating voltage is selected by a switch located on
the rear panel. Before using the instrument, make sure that
the switch is in the correct position for the line voltage in
y0i.u area.
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