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Operation and Service
Guide
HP 8647A Signal Generator
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to all instruments with serial prefix
3247A and 3349A.
HP Wt NO. 08647-90006
Printed in USA March 1994
Notice. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard
shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory.
Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements
are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
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and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards
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Regulatory
Information
The regulatory information is in Chapter 4, “Specifications.
Warranty
This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company
will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be
defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a
service facility designated by Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay
shipping charges to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard shall pay
shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall
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Hewlett-Packard from another country.
Hewlett-Packard warrants that its software and firmware designated
by Hewlett-Packard for use with an instrument will execute
its programming instructions when properly installed on that
instrument. Hewlett-Packard does not warrant that the operation
of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or
error-free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from
improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied
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operation outside of the environmental specifications for the
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LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER J3ASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
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Safety Notes
Caution
Warning
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual.
Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before
operating this instrument.
Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Instrument
Markings
The following markings and caution and warning labels are used on
the instrument. Be sure to observe all cautions and warnings.
Manual
Instruction The instruction documentation symbol. The product
is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the
A user to refer to the instruction in the manual.
The CE93 mark shows compliance with European Community 1993
standards.
The CSA mark is the Canadian Standards Association safety mark.
The ISM1-A mark is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1, Class A product.
Warning
Hazardous voltage always present in this area with instrument
power cord connected to a c line.
Warning
Hazardous Voltage
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Caution
Hazardous electrical shock. Heat sink is live. Disconnect power
supply before servicing.
General Safety
Considerations
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by
Hewlett-Packard Co., the protection provided by the instrument
may be impaired.
For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse
only with same type and rating (3 A 250 V type F). The use of
other fuses or material is prohibited.
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.
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