Protecting Against Overpowering; Instrument Maintenance - Keysight Technologies NFA X-Series Getting Started And Troubleshooting Manual

Noise figure analyzers and usb preamplifiers, using the u7227a, c, or f usb preamplifiers for making noise figure measurements
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Quick Start
Instrument Information
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily
identifiable and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power
cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains
circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The
front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch.
Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is
readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as
a disconnecting device.

Protecting Against Overpowering

The input circuitry of the analyzer can be damaged by applying signals that
exceed the maximum safe input level of +30 dBm average total power or +/-
0.2 Vdc (when DC coupled) or +/- 70 Vdc (when AC coupled). Refer to the
analyzer's specification guide for more details regarding the Maximum Safe
Input Level. Repairing damage to the input circuitry can be expensive.
If the analyzer will be used to measure signals which might be near the
maximum safe input level, use external attenuators and/or limiters to help
protect the analyzer input. The External Gain, amplitude Corrections, and/or
Ref Lvl Offset features may be used to compensate for the gains and losses of
external devices. External Gain and Corrections are under the Input/Output
menu and Ref Lvl Offset is under the AMPTD Y-Scale menu.

Instrument Maintenance

Cleaning the instrument
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the signal analyzer from mains
before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to
clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
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Keysight NFA X-Series Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide

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