Agilent Technologies 81134A, 81133A User Manual
Getting Started
with the
Agilent Pulse Generator
81133A/81134A
You only need a few minutes to get started with
the Agilent 81133A and 81134A Pulse Generator.
This Getting Started Brochure helps you to quickly
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If you need more detailed information on the
Agilent 81133A and 81134A Pulse Generator,
check out the Online Help.
Notice
Safety Summary
Copyright
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002.
Revision
Revision 1.0, August 2002
Printed in Germany
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The hardware and/or software described in this
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General Safety Precautions
The following general safety precautions must be
observed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions
or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument.
Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for
the customer's failure to comply with these
requirements.
Before operation, review the instrument and manual
for safety markings and instructions. You must
follow these to ensure safe operation and to
maintain the instrument in safe condition.
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument
(provided with a protective earth terminal).
The protective features of this product may be
impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this
product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
Environmental Conditions
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an
installation category II, pollution degree
2 environment. It is designed to operate at a
maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes
of up to 2000 meters.
Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains
voltage requirements and ambient operating
temperature range.
Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
The instrument must be positioned so that
the operator can easily access the power
cable inlet. When the instrument is rack-
Ground the Instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis
and cover must be connected to an electrical
protective earth ground. The instrument must be
connected to the ac power mains through a
grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly
connected to an electrical ground (safety ground)
at the power outlet. Any interruption of the
protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection
of the protective earth terminal will cause a
potential shock hazard that could result in
personal injury.
General
the operation instructions.
Before Applying Power
The power cable inlet of the instrument
serves as a device to disconnect from
the mains in case of hazard.
mounted the rack must be provided with
an easily accessible mains switch.
Services and Support
Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this
product must be performed by qualified personnel.
Contact your customer engineer through your local
Agilent Technologies Service Center. You can find
a list of local service representatives on the Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/Service/English/index.html
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Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of
Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover
Operating personnel must not remove instrument
covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made only by qualified
personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective
should be made inoperative and secured against
unintended operation until they can be repaired by
qualified service personnel.
flammable gases or fumes.
Installing the Agilent 81133A and 81134A
Check if the Agilent 81133A or 81134A shipping container
contains the following standard deliverables:
The Agilent Pulse Generator
81133A or 81134A
power cable
The Product CDs
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USB cable
If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage, or if the
instrument does not work within its specifications, notify the nearest
Agilent office. The Agilent office will arrange for repair or replacement
without awaiting settlement.
Once you have plugged in the instrument, you can start using it.
Make sure you keep the ventilation holes free wherever you install
the instrument.
The USB interface will be supported starting spring 2003.
Please visit our Web page for a free update of the firmware.
Please refer to the User Guide delivered on the
Product CD if you need more information about
working with the instrument.
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Getting Started with the Agilent 81133A and 81134A
and
Now that you have unpacked the instrument and plugged it in,
let´s take a look at the main elements of the front panel.
Softkeys
Tab Keys to navigate
between the pages
Switch on the instrument. You can immediately start playing with the settings.
Start by pressing the tab keys. You see that only the lower part of the panel page
changes. You can switch between five panel pages, which allow you to set
parameters for different instrument settings.
Numeric Keys
Navigation knob
Global inputs
and outputs
Channel-specific
inputs and outputs
Channel Page
The parameters at the upper part of the panel page are valid for the whole instrument.
Navigate through the pages with the Tab Keys
Main Page
Config Page
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Data Page Aux Page
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