Agilent Technologies 8156A manual Test Record, Test Failure, Instrument Specification

Performance Tests

Test Record

D.2 Test Record

Results of the performance test may be tabulated on the Test Record provided at the end of the test procedures. It is recommended that you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test. Since the test limits and setup information are printed on the Test Record for easy reference, the record can also be used as an abbreviated test procedure (if you are already familiar with the test procedures). The Test Record can also be used as a permanent record and may be reproduced without written permission from Agilent Technologies.

D.3 Test Failure

If the Agilent 8156A fails any performance test, return the instrument to the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Office for repair.

D.4 Instrument Specification

Specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument which are certified. These specifications, listed in “Definition of Terms” on page 165, are the performance standards or limits against which the Agilent 8156A can be tested. The specifications also list some supplemental characteristics of the Agilent 8156A. Supplemental characteristics should be considered as additional information.

Any changes in the specifications due to manufacturing changes, design, or traceability to the National Institute of Standards and

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