General Information Introduction; Using The 87512A/B - Agilent Technologies 87512A Operation And Service Manual

General Information
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is to enable you to use your 87512A or 87512B
transmission/re ection test kit eciently and con dently. This manual contains both general
and speci c information. When information applies to both the 87512A (the 50 test kit)
and the 87512B (the 75 test kit) the name 87512A/B will be used. To use the 87512A/B
to perform a speci c function (without reading the entire manual), follow the directions in

\USING THE 87512A/B".

This chapter,
(1) outlines how to begin using the 87512A/B as quickly as possible,
(2) describes what instrument are covered by this manual,
(3) describes the test kit itself,
(4) mentions operating precautions, safety considerations and warranty restrictions,
(5) lists the additional equipment required, and
(6) de nes and lists the required instrument speci cations.
USING THE 87512A/B
The 87512A/B has been designed to operate speci cally with the Agilent Technologies
network analyzer.
To install the instrument, turn to Chapter 2.
To operate the instrument, turn to Chapter 3.
To check the proper operation of the 87512A/B, see the Chapter 4.
To troubleshoot the 87512A/B, turn to Chapter 5.
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