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Operation Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Performing a Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Self-Test Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Checking the Maximum Leveled Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Maximum Leveled Power Check Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Checking the OutputPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Problems with Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Contents 4. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .33 Statement of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Compliance with German Noise Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Safety Information Instrument Markings The following markings are used on the signal generator. Familiarize yourself with each marking and its meaning before operating the signal generator. The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual. The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If this symbol is accompanied by a year, it is the year when the design was proven. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. The C-Tick Mark is a trademark registered to the Australian Spectrum Management Agency. This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information. This symbol is used to mark the on position of the power line switch. This symbol is used to mark the standby position of the power line switch. This symbol indicates that the input power required is ac. This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product. (CISPER 11, Clause 4) Safety Information Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following safety notations are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each notation and its meaning before operating the signal generator. WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a condition or situation that could result in personal injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning until the indicated conditions or situations are fully understood. CAUTION Caution calls attention to a possible condition or situation that could result in the loss of a user’s work, damage, or destruction of the signal generator. Do not proceed beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood. NOTE Note calls the user’s attention to an important point, or special information, within the text. It provides operational information or additional instructions of which the user should be aware. General Safety Considerations WARNING Personal injury may result if the signal generator covers are removed. There are no operator serviceable parts inside. To avoid electrical shock, refer servicing to qualified personnel. Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Started Checking the Shipment Checking the Shipment 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage. Signs of damage may include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that shows signs of unusual stress or compacting. 2. Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify that your order is complete. The following items are shipped standard with each signal generator: • installation guide • documentation CD-ROM CD-ROM contents are also available in hard copy format. Refer to “E8257D/67D PSG Documentation” on page 13 for more information. • three-prong ac power cord specific to geographic location 3. Verify that any options ordered are included with the shipment by checking the packing literature included with the shipment. NOTE The serial number label on the signal generator only lists the hardware/firmware options. The packing literature verifies all items shipped. F...