Returning Your Power Meter For Service; Packaging The Power Meter For Shipment - Keysight N1911A User Manual

Returning Your Power Meter for Service

Use the information in this section if you need to return your power meter to
Keysight Technologies.

Packaging the power meter for shipment

Use the following steps to package the power meter for shipment to Keysight
Technologies for service:
– Fill in a blue service tag (available at the end of this guide) and attach it to the
Power meter damage can result from using packaging materials other than
CAUTION
those specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging
materials. They do not adequately cushion the power meter or prevent it
from shifting in the carton. Styrene pellets cause power meter damage by
generating static electricity and by lodging in the rear panel.
– Use the original packaging materials or a strong shipping container that is
– Surround the power meter with at least 3 to 4 inches of packing material, or
– Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape.
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power meter. Please be as specific as possible about the nature of the
problem. Send a copy of any or all of the following information:
– Any error messages that appeared on the power meter display.
– Any information on the performance of the power meter.
made of double-walled, corrugated cardboard with 159 kg (350 lb) bursting
strength. The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to
accommodate the power meter and allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of
the power meter for packing material.
enough to prevent the power meter from moving in the carton. If packing foam
is not available, the best alternative is SD-240 Air Cap TM from Sealed Air
Corporation (Commerce, CA 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet covered
with 1-1/4 inch air filled bubbles. Use the pink Air Cap to reduce static
electricity. Wrap the power meter several times in the material to both protect
the power meter and prevent it from moving in the carton.
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