Agilent Technologies N3280A manual Document Orientation, Safety Considerations

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General Information

Document Orientation

This manual describes the operation of the Agilent Model N3280A Component Test DC Source. Unless otherwise noted, the unit will be referred to by the description "dc source" throughout this manual.

The following Getting Started Map is a general guide to the location of information in this manual. Refer to the table of contents or index for a complete list of information.

Getting Started Map
Task	Where to find information
General information	Chapter 1
Capabilities and characteristics
Installing the unit	Chapter 2
Line connections
Load connections
Computer connections
Checking out the unit	Chapter 3
Verifying proper operation
Using the programming interface	Chapter 4
GPIB interface
Programming the unit using SCPI commands	Chapters 5 and 6
SCPI commands
SCPI programming examples
SCPI language dictionary
Specifications	Appendix A
Verifying and Calibrating the Unit	Appendix B

Safety Considerations

This dc source is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. That terminal must be connected to earth ground through a power source equipped with a ground receptacle. Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this guide for general safety information. Before installation or operation, check the dc source and review this guide for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places in the guide.

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