Model FMB3002
2 Channel Filter/Amplifier
Operating Manual
Service and Warranty
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and should give long trouble-free service under normal operating conditions. If your instrument fails to
provide satisfactory service, and you are unable to locate the source of trouble, contact our Service
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for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Original Purchaser. Any instrument that is found
within the one year warranty period not to meet these standards will be repaired or replaced. This warranty
does not apply to fuses or batteries. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
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obligation to incorporate these changes in instruments previously purchased.
Modifications to this instrument must not be made without the written consent of an authorized employee of
Krohn-Hite Corporation.
2 Channel, AC/DC Powered
Filter/Amplifier Module Box
OPERATING MANUAL
Unit 4, 15 Jonathan Drive, Brockton, MA 02301-5566
Tel: (508) 580-1660; Fax: (508) 583-8989
E-mail: sales@krohn-hite.com; Web: www.krohn-hite.com
V2.1 Dated: 6-30-11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Description ............................................................................................................................ 1
AC/Battery Power .................................................................................................................. 1
Differential and Single-ended Operation ............................................................................... 1
Battery Powered .................................................................................................................... 1
Applications ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Filter Module Characteristics ................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Input Amplifier Characteristics ................................................................................. 2
1.2.2.1 Single-Ended Input .................................................................................... 2
1.2.2.2 Differential Input ......................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Output Amplifier Characteristics .............................................................................. 3
1.2.4 General .................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.5 Options ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.6 Accessories .............................................................................................................. 4
2.0 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Power Requirements ............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Turn-on Procedure ................................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 AC Operation (FMB3002AC) ................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 DC Operation (FMB3002DC) ................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Battery Operation ..................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Front Panel Controls and Connections ................................................................................. 8
2.4.1 Active LED ............................................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 Input BNC Connectors ............................................................................................. 9
2.4.3 3-Terminal Connectors ............................................................................................ 9
2.4.4 Input DC Offset Adjust ............................................................................................. 9
2.4.5 Output DC Offset Adjust .......................................................................................... 9
2.4.6 Power LED Indicator ................................................................................................ 9
2.4.7 G1, Optional Input Gain Switch ................................................................................ 9
2.4.8 G2, Optional Output Gain Switch ............................................................................. 9
2.4.9 Output BNC Connector ............................................................................................ 9
2.4.10 Power Switch ........................................................................................................... 9
2.5 FMB3002AC Rear Panel....................................................................................................... 9
2.6 FMB3002DC Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Operation ............................................................................................................................... 10
2.7.1 Input Single-Ended Operation .................................................................................. 10
2.7.2 Input Differential Operation....................................................................................... 11
2.7.3 DC Offset Adjust ....................................................................................................... 12
2.5.3.1 Single-Ended Input ..................................................................................... 12
2.5.3.2 Differential Input ......................................................................................... 12
2.7.4 Optional G1 and G2 Front Panel Gain Switches ...................................................... 13
2.7.5 SE and DIFF Options ............................................................................................... 13
Addendum ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 1.1 Model FMB3002 Filter/Amplifier
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