Operating And Storage Temperature; Humidity; For Shipment - HP 3455A Operating And Service Manual

Model 3455A Section Ii
3255-B- 4800
Figure 2-3. Typical HP-IB System Interconnections.
2-23. Operating and Storage Temperature.
2-24. In order to meet the specifications listed in Table
1-1, the instrument should be operated within an am-
bient temperature range of 23°C +5°C (73°F +9°F).
The instrument may be operated within an ambient
temperature range of O°C to +55°C (+32°F to
+ 131°F) with degraded accuracy.
2-25. The instrument may be stored or shipped where
the ambient temperature range is within —40°C to
+75°C (—40°F to +167°F). However, the instrument
should not be stored or shipped where temperature fluc-
tuations cause condensation within the instrument.
2.26. Humidity.
2-27. The instrument may be operated in environments
with relative humidity of up to 95%. However, the in-
strument must be protected from temperature extremes
which cause condensation within the instrument.
2-28. Altitude.
2-29, The instrument may be operated at altitudes up to
4572 meters (15,000 feet).
2-30. REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.
NOTE
Uf the instrument is to be shipped to Hewlett-
Packard for service or repair, attach a tag to
the instrument identifying the owner and in-
dicating the service or repair to be ac-
complished. Include the model number and
full serial number of the instrument. In any
correspondence, identify the instrument by
model number and full serial number. If you
have any questions, contact your nearest
-hp- Sales and Service Office.
2-31. The following is a general guide for repackaging
the instrument for shipment. If the original container is
available, place the instrument in the container with ap-
propriate packing material and seal well with strong
tape or metal bands. If the original container is not
available, proceed as follows:
a. Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic before
placing in an inner container.
b. Place packing material around ail sides of instru-
ment and protect panel face with cardboard strips or
plastic foam.
c. Place instrument and inner container in a heavy
carton and seal with strong tape or metal bands.
d. Mark shipping container ''DELICATE INSTRU-
MENT", 'SFRAGILE"', etc.
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