Agilent Technologies 8472B User Manual

8472B
Crystal Detector

Operating and Service
Manual

Part number: 08472-90022
Printed in USA
Print Date: May 2001
Supersedes: April 1999

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Warranty

Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of

shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST, formerly NBS), to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility,
and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Warranty This Agilent Technologies system product is warranted against defects in

materials and workmanship for a period corresponding to the individual
warranty periods of its component products. Instruments are warranted for a
period of one year . During the w arranty period, Agile nt T echnol ogies will, at
its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

W ar ranty ser vice for products i nstalle d b y Agilent an d certain other p roducts

designated by Agilent will be performed at Buyer’s facility at no charge
within Agilent service travel areas. Outside Agilent service travel areas,
warranty service will be performed at Buyer’s facility only upon Agilent’s
prior agreement and Buy er sh al l pay Agilent’s round trip travel expenses. In
all other areas, products must be returned to a service facility designated by
Agilent.

For products returned to A gilent for warranty service, Buyer shall prepay
shipping char ges to Agilent and Agilent s hal l pay shipping charg es t o return
the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipp ing charges, duties,
and taxes for products returned to Agilent from another country.

Agilent warrants that its software and firmware designat ed by Agilent for
use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when
properly installed on that instrument. Agilent does not warrant that the
operation of the instr ument, or softw are, or fir mware will be un interrupted or
error free.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY. The foregoing warrant y shall not a pply
to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer,
Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or
misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the
product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE
BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA GES, WHETHER BASED
ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements

are available for Agilent Technologies products.
For assistan ce, ca ll your local Agi lent Technolog ies Sale s and S ervice Of f ice

(refer to “Service and Support” on page v).

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Service and Support

By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs.

Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist
United States

(tel) 1 800 452 4844

New Zealand

(tel) 0 800 738 378
(fax) ([phone]

Latin America

(tel) [phone]
(fax) [phone]

Japan

(tel) ([phone]
(fax) ([phone]

Canada

(tel) 1 877 894 4414
(fax) [phone]

Australia

(tel) 1 800 629 485
(fax) ([phone]

Europe

(tel) ([phone]
(fax) ([phone]

Asia Call Center Numbers

Country Phone Number Fax Number

Singapore 1-800-375-8100 (65) 836-0252
Malaysia 1-800-828-848 1-800-801664
Philippines (632) 8426802

1-800-16510170 (PLDT Subscriber Only)

Thailand [phone] (outside Bangkok)

[phone] (within Bangkok)
Hong Kong 800-930-871 (852) 2506 9233
Taiwan 0800-047-866 (886) 2 25456723

People’s Republic of
China

800-810-0189 (preferred)

10800-650-0021

(632) 8426809
1-800-16510288 (PLDT Subscriber
Only)

(66) 1-661-3714

10800-650-0121

India 1-600-11-2929 000-800-650-1101

Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed
by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local
Agilent Service Cen ter. If you do not ha v e a ccess to the In ternet, one of these
Agilent centers can direct you to your nearest Agilent representative:

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Safety and Regulatory Information

Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with

safety marking and instructions before you operate the instrument. This

product has been designed and tested in accordance with international

standards.

WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,

practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result

in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the

indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating

procedure, practice , or t he like, which, if not correctly performed or a dher ed

to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not

proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully

understood and met.

Instrument Markings

When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to the instrument’s
instruction manual for important information.

!

This symbol indicates hazardous voltages.

The laser radiation symbol is marked on products that have a laser output.

This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current (ac) input.

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If it is
accompanied by a year, it indicates the year the design was proven.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

1SM1-A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1

Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is ON.

This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in STANDBY position.

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