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General Safety Considerations
temperature of the product by 4°C for every 100 watts dissipated in the
cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts,
then forced convection must be used.
CAUTION Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this instrument.
Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause
instrument damage.
CAUTION Do not connect ac power until you have verified the line voltage is correct as
described in Chapter 4, “Specifications and Regulatory Information”. Damage
to the equipment could result.
CAUTION This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage
is within the specified range.
Measurement accuracy—it’s up to you!
Fiber-optic connectors are easily damaged when connected to dirty or damaged cables
and accessories. The Agilent83434A front-panel OPTICAL INPUT connector is no excep-
tion. When you use improper cleaning and handling techniques, you risk expensive
instrument repairs, damaged cables, and compromised measurements.
Before you connect any fiber-optic cable to the Agilent83434A, “ Fi ber-Optic Connec-
tors” on page3-8.