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Measurement Software
Powering the System Off
To power off a racked system
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Always shut down the E5500 software before powering off the E5505A system.
C A U T I O N
Failure to do so may produce errors in the stem, and result in an inoperable system
or inaccurate measurements. If you do receive errors during shutdown, startup, or
operation, use the E5500 Shutdown utility to restore functionality to the system.
(See page 56 for instructions.)
To power off a benchtop system
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Using the E5500 Shutdown Utility
If you receive error messages during the power on or off procedures, or
during operation, use the E5500 Shutdown utility to shut down the system.
This utility automatically fixes most errors and restores functionality to
the system. If you still receive errors after running the E5500 Shutdown
utility, call your local Agilent Technologies Service Center.
To run the E5500 Shutdown utility
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Figure 37 Shutdown utility icon
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On the E5500 software menu, select File\Exit. Always shut down the
E5500 software before powering off the E5505A system.
Press the system power switch (front, top right of the rack) to the off
position.
On the E5500 software menu, select File\Exit.
Press the power switch on each instrument to the off position.
Double- Click on the E5500 Shutdown utility shortcut on the PC desktop
and follow the onscreen instructions. (You can also navigate to it using
the menu path Start/Agilent Subsystems/E5500 Phase Noise/Shutdown.)
When the shutdown utility has finished, use the Start menu to shut
down the PC. Then power the system off.
E5505A Installation Guide