Agilent Technologies 34970A manual U T I O N

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Manual Part Number

34970-90003, March 2003

(order as 34970-90101 manual set)

Edition

Edition 3, March 2003

Edition 2, October 1997

Edition 1, July 1997

Printed in Malaysia

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Trademark Information

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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, to the extent allowed by that organiza- tion’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other Interna- tional Standards Organization members.

Warranty

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Technologies Licenses

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Restricted Rights Legend

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Safety Notices

Do not defeat power cord safety ground feature. Plug in to a grounded outlet.

Do not use product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer.

Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating proce- dure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

C A U T I O N

A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating proce- dure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered 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.

Symbols

Earth ground

Chassis ground

Risk of electric shock

W A R N I N G

Main power disconnect: Unplug product from wall outlet and remove power cord before servicing. Only quali- fied, service-trained personnel should remove the cover from the instrument or connect external wiring to a module.

For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse only with a fuse of the specified type and rating.