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INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIGHTNING SURGE SIMULATOR LSS-F03 SERIES MODEL NOISE LABORATORY CO., LTD. The 1.04 edition AEE00567-00E-0E...
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NOTICE • The contents of this instruction manual (the “Manual”) are subject to change without prior notice. • No part of the Manual may be reproduced or distributed, in any form or by any means, without the authorization of Noise Laboratory Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). •...
The following instructions are very important for safe handling of the lightening surge simulator LSS-F03 series (hereinafter “the Unit”). They must be kept strictly to prevent users of the Unit from receiving harm or damage through using the Unit. Read them carefully before use.
2. CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS Before using the instrument, check whether the included accessories are complete according to the following list. A : A C cable --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 B : S urge output cable (1.8m) ( M ODEL : 0 5-00137A alligator clip ) --------------- 2 C :...
3. APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL We place an order for an instruction manual. Model: LSS-F03 Serial No.: Applicant: Company name: Address: Department: Person in charge: Tel No.: Fax No. Cut off this page “APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL” from this volume and keep it for future use with care.
4. PREFACE 4-1. Preface We thank you very much for your purchase of our Lightening Surge Simulator LSS-F03 series (hereinafter “the Unit”). This instruction manual (“the Manual”) contains how to use the Unit and other important information. In order to obtain the highest performance from the Unit, thoroughly understand the contents of the Manual and use as ready reference for operation.
5. CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............1 2. CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS ................2 3. APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..........3 4. PREFACE ........................5 4-1. P ······················································································································· 5 REFACE 4-2. F ······················································································································· 5 EATURE 5. CONTENTS ........................ 6 6.
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5. CONTENTS ......................32 ONNECTION OF URGE UTPUT 10-4. C AC/DC L ··············································· 33 ONNECTION FOR PPLYING URGE AVEFORM TO AC/DC L ......................33 ONNECTION OF NPUT AC/DC L ....................35 ONNECTION OF UTPUT 10-5. C (C1/C3) ································· 37 ONNECTION FOR PPLYING URGE AVEFORM TO...
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5. CONTENTS ON D ..........................73 OWER ISPLAY ............................73 LARM .............................. 73 ANGUAGE ............................73 OLTAGE IMIT ........................... 74 NTERLOCK EVEL ..........................74 EQUENCE ETHOD ............................ 74 ITLE PERATION 16. ERROR MESSAGE ....................75 17. SPECIFICATIONS ....................77 17-1. C ······································································································...
6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following items are very important instructions which users must follow to take precautions against possible injury and harm. The indications are provided as an explanation of potential danger involved if the safety precautions are not observed correctly. 6-1.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The contents of following signs indicate warnings and cautions when using the Unit. Noticing possibility of an electric shock It indicates that there is possibility of an electric shock. Noticing caution, warning and danger It indicates that there is a possibility of harm or physical damage if the Unit is or related equipment is handled incorrectly and that the Manual should be referred.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It indicates warnings for electric shock etc. and the Manual should be referred. Caution on handling Do not uncover to reduce the risk of an electric shock. It indicates warnings for electric shock etc. and the Manual should be referred. Caution on handling Noise Laboratory Co., Ltd.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER Do not take the Unit apart or do not remodel. Do not open the cover. Imminent danger might occur resulting in death or serious injury. Repair, internal adjustment, and inspection of the Unit should be performed by a qualified service D o n o t engineer.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use the Unit after understanding instructions in the Manual fully. There may be danger causing a fatal or serious wound or emitting over-ristricted-value electromagnetic noise in using the Unit. NOISE LABORATORY and its sales agents shall have no liability against any accident resulting in injury or death, any damage to equipment or any resultant damage thereof, which is caused by abuse or careless handling of this unit.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not use the Unit for any other purpose than Lightening Surge test. The misuse may result in an electric shock, an injury, or damage of equipment. Do not put any substance into the Unit or its connectors. If some metal or flammable things are put into the Unit through a connector or a vent, it may result in a fire or an electric shock.
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6. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use the Unit in proper environment. Operating temperature range is 15 3 5ºC. Operating humidity range is 25 7 5%. If these ~ ~ precautions are not followed, the unit may be broken or the prescribed performance may not be warranted.
7. CAUTION ABOUT EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES About switches, storage capacitors, high voltage relays, discharge switches, contactors, circuit breakers, fuses, fans, and varistors inside The above components used in the Unit are expendable. The lifetime of them is dependent on using conditions and environment. If a symptom which seems to be caused by exhausted components e.g.
8. INTRODUCTORY NOTES 8-1. Introductory Notes The meaning of following symbols is as follows. Operate the touch panel. Additional explanation. Indicating other parts to be referred in the Manual. Indicating restriction of setting up. Indicating items to be confirmed before usage. 【...
8. INTRODUCTORY NOTES 8-3. How to Understand Model Number This instruction manual is common for all of LSS-F02 series models. The outline of each model of this series is shown as the following table. Model No. Output waveform LSS-F03A1 AC single phase / DC 1.2/50 s -8/20 s combination waveform...
9. APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 9-1. Appearance of The Main Unit LSS-F03A1 LSS-F03A3 Control Panel ⇒ P .22 Surge Generation Panel P . 23 ⇒ AC/DC Line Injection Panel P . 25 ⇒ Input Panel P . 28 ⇒...
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9. APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART ※ R efer to 8-3. How to Understand Model Number. LSS-F03C1 LSS-F03C3 Control Panel ⇒ P .22 Surge Generation Panel P . 23 ⇒ AC/DC Line Injection Panel P . 24 ⇒ Telecom Line Injection Panel ⇒...
9. APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 9-6. Input Panel Single Phase Model (A1/C1 type) 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 8 8 8 8 2 2 2 2 8 8 8 8 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4...
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9. APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 ..2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 ..Interlock terminal 【 】 I N T E R L O C K Turns ON when 1pin - 3pin is short-circuited so that test is ready.
10. CONNECTION 10-1. Connection of AC Cables and Interlock Connector Interlock connector AC cable FG cable ( ※ 1 ) ① Insert the AC cable into the AC inlet 【 A C I N P U T 】 . ② Connect the interlock connector to the interlock terminal. The supplied AC cable is for AC100 ~...
10. CONNECTION 10-2. Connection of Optical Communication Cable (Optional) To control the Unit externally (optional), connect a communication cable to the optical communication connector The communication cable is connected to PC via the optical fiber cable and 【 R E M O T E 】 . adaptor.
10. CONNECTION 10-3. Connection for Applying Surge Waveform to EUT Directly Connection of Surge Output ① Connect the supplied surge output cable to the surge output terminal 【 H OT 】 , 【 C OM 】 on the surge generation panel. Surge output terminal ②...
10. CONNECTION 10-4. Connection for Applying Surge Waveform to AC/DC Line Connection of AC/DC Line Input Connection of Isolation Transformer The power line injection unit of the Unit incorporates filters to prevent the surge from returning to the power supply upstream (Those filter are referred to as "Decoupling Network" in the relevant IEC standard.).
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10. CONNECTION Single-phase (A1/C1 type) the Unit Isolation transformer Connect to the power supply Connect to the protective earth Three-phase (A3/C3 type) Isolation The Unit transformer Connect to the power supply Connect to the protective earth DC line Connect to the protective earth...
10. CONNECTION Connection of AC/DC Line Output ① Connect the supplied line output cable to the AC/DC line output terminal 【 A C/DC LINE OUTPUT 】 . Refer to the figures as below. Put the connector cap on the AC/DC line output terminal which is not used for the test.
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10. CONNECTION ② Put the connector cap on the surge output terminal 【 H OT 】 【 C OM 】 . Surge output terminal Connector cap ③ Be sure to close the door of the telecom injection panel (in case of C1/C3 type). ④...
10. CONNECTION 10-5. Connection for Applying Surge Waveform to Telecom Line (C1/C3) Connection of Telecom Line Input ① Before connecting, ensure that power supply to the EUT is turned off and that the Unit is in OFF status. ② In case of 2-line, 【...
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10. CONNECTION ② Put the arrestor cover on these arrestor units. Tighten 4 pieces of knurled screws securely. Arrestor cover Knurled screw ③ Connect the supplied telecom line output cable to the telecom line output terminal 【 T ELECOM LINE OUTPUT 】...
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10. CONNECTION ⑤ Be sure to close the door of the telecom line injection panel. ⑥ Connect EUT to the tip of the supplied telecom line output cable. If the telecom line output cable and the connecting part are worked for the test with insulation tubes, the surge test can be performed more safely.
11. OPERATION 11-1. Emergency Stop Button When emergency stop button is pressed, the Unit shits to the following status forcibly. T he test is immediately stopped and high voltage generating circuit of the Unit is turned off. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
11. OPERATION 11-2. Turn ON the Unit ① Turn on the Unit with the POWER switch on the input panel. ② When the Unit is turned on and starts normally, an electronic sound goes off, the main menu is displayed on the LCD touch panel. ↑...
11. OPERATION 11-5. Inputting Numbers and Letters (About Ten Key and Character Key) The ten key is displayed for inputting numbers, the character key is displayed for operation for title. Basic operations of them are as follows. Touch the item which is necessary to be input and the ten key is displayed with the value as in the last usage.
12. STANDARD TEST 12-1. Setting Standard Test Touch 『 S TANDARD 』 o n the main menu. In the standard test mode, the test conditions prescribed on the IEC61000-4-5 are preset. The test list is made automatically only with inputting the output way and voltage according to the user’s EUT line. If any other test condition than the standard test is needed, set with the manual test mode (Refer to 13.MANUAL TEST –P.54).
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12. STANDARD TEST If this button is pressed, a message box asking The estimate test time is displayed whether moving to the manual test mode or not with conditions previously input. will appear. If 『 y es 』 i s selected, the screen will move to the manual test setting screen with Standard test setting screen holding all of set data.
13. STANDARD TEST Discharge Interval The first surge after the test start is output when the minimum charging time (Refer to the previous page) has passed without any relationship with the set interval. 12-2. AC LINE Standard Normal mode (without PE) Normal / Common mode (with PE) ①...
12. STANDARD TEST 12-3. DC LINE Standard Normal mode (without PE) Normal / Common mode (with PE) ① For injecting surge to the DC line, touch D C LINE o n the above tub. 『 』 The surge is output from the AC/DC line output terminal 【 A C/DC LINE OUTPUT 】 . ②...
13. STANDARD TEST 12-5. TELECOM Standard (C1/C3 type) This function is just for the LSS-F02C1 or the LSS-F02C3. ① For injecting surge to the telecom line, touch T ELECOM o n the above tub. 『 』 The surge is output from the telecom line output terminal 【 】...
12. STANDARD TEST 12-6. Executing Standard Test ① In case of the injection test to power lines, turn ON the line breaker of lines to be tested. ② Power supply to the EUT In case of the injection test to power lines, press the EUT LINE key 【 】...
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13. STANDARD TEST For selecting the opening test If the specific test number is touched and the START key is pressed again on the check screen, the test starts with the specific test number. Example) If you like to start with the No. 5 test, touch the No. 5 to move the executing test frame to the No.5.
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12. STANDARD TEST ④ Conducting test First, 『 T est is being prepared 』 i s indicated. When switching the internal circuit is complete, 『 U NDER TEST 』 appears on the screen. The warning lamp is blinking while the test is conducted. The discharge times counts up and the interval counts down.
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13. STANDARD TEST Pause Pressing the START key while conducting test makes the output pausing. The START key is blinking and 『 P AUSE 』 i s indicated on the screen. For restarting the test, press the START key again. While pausing, the restarting test can be changed.
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12. STANDARD TEST ⑥ Completion of test The test is ended automatically when the entire set test is complete. The START key lights off and 『 T est Completed. 』 I s indicated on the screen. Confirming completion, touch to return to the standard test setting screen. •...
13. MANUAL TEST 13-1. Setting Manual Test Touch 『 M ANUAL 』 o n the main menu. When AC LINE / DC LINE is selected AC/DC CDN Setup Screen ☆ Title C1/C3 type When TELECOM is selected Title is indicated when the setup content is saved. ☆...
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13. MANUAL TEST Sweep function The sweep function of polarity 『 P ola 』 , surge voltage 『 V ol 』 , output line 『 C DN 』 , and/or phase angle 『 P HASE 』 c an be selected. As for the surge voltage and the phase angle (Only when the surge is output to the AC line and phase angle synchronization is selected), the start value (START), the stop value (STOP), and step value can be input to utilize this function.
13. MANUAL TEST Selecting Output Select which terminal the surge is output to. Touch 『 T ELECOM 』 i s not indicated in case of A1/A3 type. For injecting surge to the AC line, select A C LINE 『 』 The surge is output from the AC/DC line output terminal 【...
13. MANUAL TEST Selecting Synchronization (Phase Angle) / Synchronization When 『 A C LINE 』 i s selected as the output, surge injection synchronized with AC line of the EUT power supply is available. Touch the check box of Sync or Async ( ). When Sync is selected, the phase angle can be set.
13. MANUAL TEST Selecting Waveform Touch 1.2/50 10/700 • In case OUTPUT is set as AC LINE or DC LINE, only 『 1 .2/50 』 i s available. • In case OUTPUT is set as SURGE OUT, both 『 1 .2/50 』 a nd 『 1 0/700 』 i s selectable. •...
13. MANUAL TEST Setting Voltage Touch of VOLTAGE to indicate the ten key. 0.0 ~ 1 5.0kV 0.1kV step Setting voltage with ▲ / ▼ key on the right side of the column is also available instead of indicating the ten key (Also as 0.1kV step). (The voltage range as the guaranteed waveform on the specification is 0.5~15.0kV.) Voltage sweep Touching...
13. MANUAL TEST Setting Discharge Times Touch of COUNT to indicate the ten key. Input the discharge times and press Enter to fix the number of discharge times. 1 ~ 9 99 times 1 time step Setting Interval Touch of INTERVAL to indicate the ten key. Input the value (unit: second) and press Enter to fix the value.
13. MANUAL TEST 13-2. Setting AC/DC Injection In case of injecting surge to power lines, setting the injection phase and the return phase is necessary. Touch to move to the AC/DC CDN setup screen when AC LINE or DC LINE is selected on the manual setting screen.
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13. MANUAL TEST Injection phase sweep (AC/DC sweep) If the CDN sweep key is touched on the manual setting screen and is touched, the screen moves to the CDN setup ‘sweep’ screen. Touch to indicate the popup menu. Select the EUT line for the EUT. All of the combinations of the injection phase and the return phase in accordance with the selected EUT line are displayed on the screen.
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13. MANUAL TEST Setting coupling In the AC / DC injection setting, selecting the coupling circuit is available. In the STANDARD mode, the coupling circuit which is prescribed on the IEC61000-4-5 is composed automatically. For the normal mode (line – line), it is fixed as 18 F , for the common mode (line –...
13. MANUAL TEST 13-3. Setting TELECOM Injection (C1/C3 type) This function is provided for the LSS-F03C1 and LSS-F03C3 only. For surge coupling to the telecom lines, coupling and return lines can be selected. Touch to move to the TELECOM CDN setup screen when TELECOM is selected on the manual setting screen.
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13. MANUAL TEST Setting matching resistor In the TELECOM coupling setting, the unit automatically selected the matching resistors specified in the IEC61000-4-5 standard. When the 1.2/50 and 10/700 wave are used, the matching resistor is always set to a combined 40 ohm resistance and 25 ohm for each line, respectively. Refer to the schematics shown below: Coupling schematics TELECOM :...
13. MANUAL TEST 13-4. Executing Manual Test ① In case of the injection test to power lines, turn ON the line breaker of lines to be tested. ② Power supply to the EUT In case of the injection test to power lines, press the EUT LINE key 【 】...
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13. MANUAL TEST Check screen when the sweep mode is set Injection phase sweep Polarity sweep Phase angle Voltage sweep sweep When SWEEP of voltage and/or phase angle is set, start value, stop value, and step value are indicated in the bottom column. When the injection phase sweep is set, 『 S WEEP 』 is indicated in the upper right column.
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13. MANUAL TEST ⑤ Moving to the next test If the sweep function is set and the sequence method on the “Utility” is “AUTO”, the test stage moves to the next automatically. If the sweep function is set and the sequence method on the “Utility”...
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13. MANUAL TEST Suspension Pressing the STOP key while conducting test makes the test stop at the moment. The START key lights off and 『 T est suspended 』 i s indicated on the screen. Confirming suspension, touch to return to the manual test setting screen. Starting the test again on this screen is not available.
14. TITLE SAVE / LOAD The test conditions set on the manual test setting screen can be saved with naming a title. Saving 36 kinds of sets is available and each title can include 12 or less roman letters, digits. Select a title box and select 『...
14. TITLE SAVE / LOAD Save Touch a title box for saving and touch to indicate character key. Input a title and fix it with Enter. Ex.) Save a new file as TEST 01. Input “TEST 01”. “TEST 01” is indicated. Touch the icon for save.
14. TITLE SAVE / LOAD Load Load means calling the saved titled file to use it for the manual test setting. Touch the title box to be called. Touch to call the saved test contents. If there is another set up in editing on the manual test setting screen, a check box as below appears before start loading.
15. UTILITY Power ON Display Selects the first screen indicated when the Unit is turned ON. Touch 『 U TIL 1 』 → 『 P OWER ON DISPLAY 』 . Touch the check box ( ) depending on your need. The standard test setting screen The main menu screen is is indicated when starting.
15. UTILITY Interlock Level Selects the way of turning OFF when the interlock is unlocked. Touch 『 U TIL 2 』 → 『 I NTERLOCK LEVEL 』 . Touch the check box ( ) depending on your need. Only the high voltage output is turned OFF. The EUT line is not turned OFF.
16. ERROR MESSAGE Errors indicated on the Unit are shown as below table. Error message Meanings Emergency stop button was pressed. Emergency stop The Unit cannot be operated. ERROR 1 check safety After confirming safety, turn on again. The fan does not work. Repair is necessary. Fan error ERROR 2 Repair is necessary...
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16. ERROR MESSAGE A system error happens as the following part. Repair is necessary. Enquire of your sales agent or Noise Laboratory. No.01 Unused No.02 Generating part unit error No.03 Injection part unit error No.04 Telecom unit error No.05 Hot switching error No.06 HVPS error No.07...
17. SPECIFICATIONS 17-1. Controlling Part ITEM SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS Voltage limiter Upper limit: 6kV Settable by user on the utility screen (Default: OFF) Discharge interval 1.2/50 s waveform ~ 9 99sec , D epending on set voltage µ 10/700 s waveform ~...
17. SPECIFICATIONS 17-3. AC / DC Line Injection Part ITEM SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS Injection surge 1.2/50 s -8/20 µ µ waveform Combination waveforms Maximum injectable Up to the settable maximum value surge voltage / current Coupling circuit Line - Line F ± 1 0% µ...
17. SPECIFICATIONS 17-4. Telecom Line Injection Part (C1/C3 Type) ITEM SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS Injection surge 1.2/50 s -8/20 s Combination waveforms µ µ waveform 10/700 s -5/320 s Combination waveforms µ µ Maximum injectable Up to 6kV/300A surge voltage / current Matching resistor 1.2/50 s waveform...
18. OPTIONAL PRODUCT Major optional products are as follows. For details, enquire Noise Laboratory or your nearest sales agent of Noise Laboratory. Items MODEL No. Remarks Warning Lamp 11-00008A The blinking makes the operators or neighbors pay attention to the test processing. Isolation transformer TF-2302P For isolation of line input.
19. WAVEFORM VERIFICATION This chapter describes how to verify the output waveform of this simulator. 19-1. Preparation Oscilloscope (Frequency range: DC~100MHz or more) Isolation transformer 19-2. Connection Connect voltage surge monitor terminal 【 M ONITOR OUTPUT V 1/2000 】 o r current surge monitor terminal M ONITOR OUTPUT A 1/1000 t o the oscilloscope with the supplied coaxial cable.
19. WAVEFORM VERIFICATION 15-4. Measurement Set the probe input 1M Ω on the oscilloscope and the ratio at 1:1. Set the voltage axis and time axis of the oscilloscope according to surge voltage (current) output. As monitor output ratio is VOLTAGE: 1/2000, CURRENT: 1000A/V, when surge voltage is 15kV, voltage monitor output is 7.5V, and when surge current is 7500A, voltage monitor output is 3.3V.
20. WARRANTY Services The following terms are applicable to the services provided by the Company to maintain and repair the Unit. Scope The Unit and accessories and options provided by the Company are covered under this section. Technical Service Fee Any repairs provided by the Company during the warranty period will be free of charge in accordance with the Limited Warranty.
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20. WARRANTY Limited Warranty In the event of failure during the warranty period, the Unit will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Decision of the repair method shall be left at the discretion of the Company. This limited warranty is applicable in Japan only. Scope This warranty is applicable only to the Unit and its accessories.
21. MAINTENANCE 1. When repair, maintenance or internal adjustment of the Unit is required, a qualified service engineer takes charge of such work. 2. Maintenance on the user side is restricted to the outside cleaning and functional check of the Unit. 3.
22. NOISE LABORATORY SUPPORT NETWORK If a symptom which seems a trouble is found, inform the model name and serial number of the product together with the symptom to Noise Laboratory or your nearest sales agent of Noise Laboratory. When the product is returned to Noise Laboratory, write the state of the trouble, contents of your request, model name and serial number in a repair order, and pack the product and repair order sheet in the former package of equivalent suitable for transit and send them back.
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NOISE LABORATORY CO., LTD. 1-4-4, Chiyoda, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Pref., 252-0237, Japan TEL: +81-(0)42-712-2051 FAX: +81-(0)42-712-2050 URL: http://www.noiseken.co.jp Printed in Japan...