Step 12. Avoid Costly Repairs - Agilent Technologies 86100C Quick Start Manual

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Installing the 86100C

Step 12. Avoid costly repairs

Step 12. Avoid costly repairs
Figure 1-21. Avoid Costly Repairs
"Connector Care" on page
tical input connections.
Electrical channel input circuits and the trigger input circuit can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Therefore, avoid applying static discharges to the front-panel input
connectors. Prior to connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors, momentarily short the
center and outer conductors of the cable together. Avoid touching the front-panel input
connectors without first touching the frame of the instrument. Be sure that the instrument is
properly earth-grounded to prevent buildup of static charge. Wear a wrist-strap or heel-strap.
More information can be found in the online help.
Optical channel fiber-optic connectors on plug-in modules are easily damaged when connected
to dirty or damaged cables and accessories. When you use improper cleaning and handling
techniques, you risk expensive instrument repairs, damaged cables, and compromised
measurements. Before you connect any fiber-optic cable to the 86100C, refer to information in
the online help.
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