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Use, that is essential for the user to duplication or disclosure of Software is understand. subject to Keysight Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Gov- ernment will receive no greater than...
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When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Contact your local Keysight Technologies sales representative or authorized service company for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard to the operator.
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• The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • The EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC To obtain Declaration of Conformity, please contact your local Keysight Technologies sales office, agent or distributor. Safety Notice Supplement • This equipment complies with EN/IEC61010- 1:2001. • This equipment is of MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I).
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N O T E POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E4990A is an INDOOR USE product. The LEDs in the E4990A are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1, N O T E CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT. • Ground the Instrument To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be grounded with the supplied power cable’s...
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To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained in operational condition.
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Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory. Assistance...
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The installation guide (this manual) provides start up setup information when you use the E4990A for the first time and troubleshooting information when the Windows cannot be boot up. See this manual first when you use the E4990A for the first time. Online Help...
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The following shows the contents of this manual. Chapter 1, "Installation" This chapter provides information about how to set up the Keysight E4990A. Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting" This chapter describes the troubleshooting during start up and the procedure of the operating system (OS) recovery when the Windows OS has been damaged.
Verification and Connection of Power Cable Blown Fuses Starting the E4990A Turning the Power ON and OFF Disconnection from Supply Source Initial Registration of E4990A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting during Startup System Recovery Notes on executing the factory recovery function Procedure to execute the factory recovery...
Checking the Shipment 14 Environmental Requirements 15 Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges 17 Power Supply 20 Blown Fuses 21 Starting the E4990A 22 Initial Registration of E4990A 25 This chapter provides information about how to set up the Keysight E4990A.
Step 4. After checking, if one of the following applies, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies sales and service office. The packing box or shock- absorbing material used to package the analyzer has been damaged or the shock- absorbing material has traces where extreme force has been applied.
For more information on environmental temperature to satisfy the specifications and measurement accuracy of the analyzer, see the specification in the E4990A Datasheet. When the environmental temperature around the analyzer is...
AC outlet or the E4990A unit. When installing the E4990A, ensure that there is sufficient free space around the unit to permit quick disconnection of the plug (from AC outlet or E4990A unit) in case of emergency. Impedance Analyzer...
Installation Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges The E4990A can be installed on a workbench or on a rack. This section describes how to install the front handles (Option 1CN) used for moving or transporting the instrument, and how to install the analyzer in an equipment rack as part of a measurement system (Option 1CM: without the handles, Option 1CP: with the handles).
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Step 1. Remove the adhesive- backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame of the E4990A front panel. Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount the •...
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Refer to Figure Step 3 (Option 1CM/Option 1CP). Remove the four bottom feet of the E4990A (lift the bar marked TAB on the inner side of the foot and slide the foot towards the bar). Step 4 (Option 1CM/Option 1CP).
Maximum power 300 VA consumption * 1. Switched automatically by the E4990A in conformity to the voltage used. Verification and Connection of Power Cable The three- wire power cable attached to the E4990A has one wire serving as the ground. Using this power cable allows the E4990A to be grounded, thereby protecting you against any potential electrical shock from the power outlet.
For any assistance, contact Keysight Technologies Customer contact center listed at the end of this guide. The E4990A uses the following fuse types: UL/CSA Type, Slow- Blo, 10 A- 250 Vac. DO NOT replace the fuse yourself as doing this may expose WA R N I N G yourself to electrical shock.
Turning the Power ON and OFF The standby switch can turn ON/OFF the E4990A. The color on the button shows the status, as indicated below: Indicator Color...
Line switch (Always ON) and power cable receptacle Disconnection from Supply Source The power supply of the E4990A is cut off by disconnecting the plug of the power cable (on either AC outlet side or E4990A side). When it is necessary to disconnect the power supply in order to avoid shock hazards, etc., pull out the...
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Installation To allow this operation to be performed smoothly, be sure to follow the N O T E guidelines in Ensuring Adequate Free Space around Analyzer for Immediate Disconnection of Power Cable in Case of Emergency" on page When turning the power OFF under normal circumstances, always follow the methods described in Turning the Power OFF"...
Installation Initial Registration of E4990A When you start up the E4990A for the first time, you need to perform the initial registration of the Windows operating system of the E4990A. When the Windows agreement message box appears, click Agree. The rest of the procedure runs automatically.
Keysight E4990A Impedance Analyzer Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting during Startup 28 System Recovery 29 This chapter describes the troubleshooting process during start up and the procedure of the operating system (OS) recovery when the Windows OS has been damaged.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting during Startup When you encounter problems during start up, see Table System recovery saves most of problems. Table 1 Troubleshooting during startup Symptom Solution Turning ON (|) the standby switch does Confirm that the power cable is not start up the system. properly plugged in.
D drive) are not affected. However, Keysight recommends backing them up before executing system recovery for precautionary purposes. For more information on backup, refer to “Backing Up the Data” as described in E4990A Online Help. Procedure to execute the factory recovery This section describes how to return the contents of the C drive to the factory state.
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Step 3. Connect the keyboard to the E4990A. Step 4. Press the standby switch of the E4990A to turn it Step 5. When the screen as shown in the figure below appears, select Keysight Recovery System and press [Enter].
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Troubleshooting Step 6. Type 2 to select Recover Factory Backup Image option and press [Enter]. Figure 6 System recovery selection screen Step 7. A confirmation message appears. Click OK to continue the process. Figure 7 System recovery confirmation screen Impedance Analyzer...
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Initial Registration of E4990A" on page Never turn OFF the power during the system recovery because doing C A U T I O N so may cause serious damage to the E4990A. Impedance Analyzer...
29 handle kit how to install the handle kit, 17 inspection checking the shipment, 14 Keysight Technologies sales and service office regional sales and support offices, 35 shipping consideration due to breakdown, etc., 6 manual Impedance Analyzer...
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Regional Sales and Support Offices For more information about Keysight Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, and for the current sales office listing, visit our web site: http://www.keysight.com/find/tmdir. You can also contact one of the following centers and ask for a...
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