How To Use This Manual; Basic Instrument Check-Out; Equipment Needed; Preparations Before Use - Stanford Research Systems SR124 Operation And Service Manual

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1.1 How to use this manual

1.2 Basic instrument check-out

1.2.1 Equipment needed

1.3 Preparations before use

CAUTION
Two possible starting points are available to new users of the SR124.
Those who want to begin with an overview to the functional layout
of the instrument should turn to Chapter 2.
Users who prefer to jump in and begin using the SR124 first should
continue with this Chapter, where a series of step-by-step procedures
are given to verify the basic performance of the instrument. This will
also provide a quick introduction to the SR124 and how it is operated.
Chapter 3 provides detailed discussions of the subsystems within the
SR124. Technical details, such as the actual gain allocations for each
sensitivity and reserve setting, can be found here.
Chapter 4 discusses remote operation of the SR124, over the optical
fiber or RS-232 interface.
Chapter 5 has a description of the detailed circuit schematics of the
SR124.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for verifying the basic
operation of the SR124. In addition to confirming proper operation,
it provides a good introduction to operating the lock-in.
To perform all the steps described in this chapter, you will need:
1. a collection of several BNC cables,
2. a function generator,
3. a general purpose 2-channel oscilloscope.
1. Before using the instrument, verify the rear-panel power entry
module is properly configured for the power line voltage in
your region. Applying power with improper setting of the
line voltage selector will result in significant damage to the
SR124.
2. Turn the rear-panel Power switch to o .
3. Plug in the AC line cord to the rear-panel power entry module,
and into a grounded wall outlet.
Getting Started
SR124 Analog Lock-In Amplifier