Agilent Technologies U1602A Manual

Agilent Technologies

Agilent U1602A and

U1604A Handheld Digital

Oscilloscopes

User’s and Service Guide

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Notices

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Manual Part Number

U1602-90700

Edition

Fourth Edition, May 23, 2007

Printed in Malaysia

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

3501 Stevens Creek Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 95052 USA

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in future editions. Further, to the max-

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liable for errors or for incidental or

consequential damages in connec-

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Safety Notices

CAUTION

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ard. It calls attention to an operat-

ing procedure, practice, or the like

that, if not correctly performed or

adhered to, could result in damage

to the product or loss of important

data. Do not proceed beyond a

CAUTION notice until the indicated

conditions are fully understood and

met.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a

hazard. It calls attention to an

operating procedure, practice, or

the like that, if not correctly per-

formed or adhered to, could result

in personal injury or death. Do not

proceed beyond a WARNING

notice until the indicated condi-

tions are fully understood and

met.

Microsoft ®is a U.S. registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation.

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Notices

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means

(including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign

language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent

Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international

The information contained in this document is subject to change without

notice.

To the extent allowed by local law, Agilent 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.

To the extent allowed by local law, Agilent shall not be liable for errors

contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection

with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published

specifications at the time of shipment. Agilent further certifies that its

calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National

Institute of Standard and Technology (formerly National Bureau of

Standards), to the extent allowed by that organization’s calibration facility,

and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards

Organization members.

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General Warranty

The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject

to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the

maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all

warranties, either express or implied with regard to this manual and any

information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent

shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in

connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or

any information contained herein. Should Agilent and the user have a

separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in

this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the

separate agreement will control. Duration and conditions of warranty for

this product may be superseded when the product is integrated into

(becomes a part of) other Agilent products. During the warranty period,

Agilent will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to

be defective. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the

date of installation if installed by Agilent.

Warranty Service

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service

facility designated by Agilent. For products returned to Agilent for

warranty service, the Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent and

Agilent shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the Buyer.

However, the Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for

products returned to Agilent from another country.

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Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper

or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, Buyer-supplied products or

interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the

environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation

or maintenance.

The design and implementation of any circuit on this product is the sole

responsibility of the Buyer. Agilent does not warrant the Buyer’s circuitry

or malfunctions of Agilent products that result from the Buyer’s circuitry.

In addition, Agilent does not warrant any damage that occurs as a result of

the Buyer’s circuit or any defects that result from Buyer-supplied products.

To the extent allowed by local law, Agilent makes no other warranty,

expressed or implied, whether written or oral with respect to this product

and specifically disclaims any implied warranty or condition of

merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or satisfactory quality.

Exclusive Remedies

To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided herein are the

Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent shall not be liable for any

direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including

lost profit or data), whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other

legal theory.

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Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all

phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these

precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates

safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the

instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the

customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

Safety Notices

WARNING A WARNING calls attention to a procedure, practice or the like, which, if

not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of

life. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING until the indicated conditions

are fully understood and met.

CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating

procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered

to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not

proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully

understood and met.

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Safety Symbols

The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation

indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of

the instrument.

Earth ground terminal

Equipotentiality

Caution, risk of electric shock

The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with

this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruc-

tions in the supplied documentation.

Direct and alternating current

Direct current

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or

REINFORCED INSULATION

Caution, hot surface

CAT III Measurement category III are measurements performed in the

building installation

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Regulatory Markings

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European

Community.This CE mark shows that the product complies with all

the relevant European Legal Directives. If it was accompanied by a

year, it indicates the year the design was approved. This ISM device

complies with Canadian ICES-001.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards

Association.

The UL mark is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories

Inc.

The C-tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum

Management Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with

the Australia EMC Framework regulations under the terms of the

Radio Communication Act of 1992.

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General Safety Information

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all

phases of operation, service and repair of this instrument. Failure to

comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this

manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use

of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the

customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

WARNING • All DMM/Scope COM are internally connected. Only connect

DMM/Scope COM to same potential.

• Remove all unused scope probes and test leads.

WARNING • Do not connect DMM test leads and scope probes at the same time.

• Disconnect scope probe from instrument before using DMM

functions.

• Disconnect DMM test leads from instrument before using scope

functions.

WARNING To avoid electrical shock or fire during battery replacement:

• Disconnect test leads, probes and power supply before opening case

or battery door.

• Do not operate the instrument with battery cover open.

• Use only specified insulated probes and leads.

• Use only U1571A, 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack supplied by

manufacturer.

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WARNING Prevention of fire or injury:

• Use only the designated AC adapter and test leads supplied with the

instrument.

• Observe all ratings and markings on the instrument before

connecting to the instrument.

• When performing measurement, ensure that the right safety and

performance ratings of instrument and accessories are used.

Maximum Input Voltages

• Input CH1 and CH2 direct (1:1 Probe) — 300 V CAT III

• Input CH1 and CH2 via 1:10 Probe — 600 V CAT III

• Input CH1 and CH2 via 1:100 Probe — 600 V CAT III

• Meter Input —300 V CAT III, 600 V CAT II

• Scope Input — 300 V CAT III

•Voltage ratings are Vrms (50 — 60 Hz) for AC sine wave and

VDC for DC applications.

Maximum Floating Voltage

• From any terminal to ground — 300 Vrms CAT III (up to 400 Hz)

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