Installation; Introduction; Initial Inspection; Power Requirements - HP 3300A Technical Manual

Model 3300A
2-1.

INTRODUCTION.

2-2. This section
instructions necessary for the installation and shipping of
the Model 3300A Function Generator. Included are initial
inspection procedures,
requirements, installation information, and instructions
for repackaging for shipment.
2-3.

INITIAL INSPECTION.

2-4. This instrument was carefully inspected both
mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should
be physically free of mars or scratches and in perfect
electrical order upon receipt.
instrument should be inspected for physical damage in
transit. Also check for supplied accessories and test the
electrical performance of the instrument using the
Performance Checks outlined in Section V.
2-5.

POWER REQUIREMENTS.

2-6. The Model 3300A can be operated from any
source of 115 or 230 volts (* 109%), at 48 - 440 Hz.
With the instrument disconnected from the ac power
source, move the slide switch (located on the rear panel)
until the desired line voltage appears. Power dissipation
is approximately 50 watts.
2-7. GROUNDING REOUIREMENTS.
2-8. To protect operating personnel, the National
Electrical Manufacturers'
recommends that the Instrument panel and cabinet be
grounded. All Hewlett-Packard
equipped with a three -conductor power cable which,
when plugged into an appropriate receptacle, grounds
the instrument. The offset pin on the power cable three-
prong connector is the ground wire.
2-9. To preserve
operating the instrument from a two-contact outlet, use a
three-prong to two-prong adapter and connect the green
pigtail on the adapter to ground.
2-10.

INSTALLATION.

2-11. The Model 3300A
therefore, no special cooling is required. However, the
instrument should not be operated where the ambient
temperature exceeds 55°C (131F).
2-12.

BENCH MOUNTING.

contains information
power and grounding
To confirm this, the
Association
instruments
the protection feature
is fully transistorized;
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2-13.
tilt stand in place, ready for use as a bench instrument.
and
2-14.
2-15.
using the 5" Rack Mount Kit (-hp- Part No. 5060-0775).
Instructions for the conversion are included with the kit.
The rack mount for the Model 3300A is a standard width
of 19 inches.
2-16.
2-17.
guide for repackaging of the instrument for shipment.
Refer to Paragraph 2-18 if the original container is to be
used: 2-19 if it is not. If you have any questions, contact
your local -hp- Sales and Service Office. (See Appendix
B for office locations).
(NEMA)
2-18.
follows:
are
available. If original container is not available, one can
be purchased from your nearest -hp- Sales and Service
Office.
when
strong tape or metal bands.
2-19.
follows:
before placing in an inner container.
instrument and protect panel face with cardboard strips.
heavy carton or wooden box and seal with strong tape or
metal bands.
INSTRUMENT, " "FRAGILE", etc.
2-1
The Model 3300A is shipped with plastic feet and

RACK MOUNTING.

The Model 3300A may be rack mounted by

REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.

The following paragraphs contain a general
NOTE
If the instrument is to be shipped to
Hewlett-Packard for service or repair,
attach a tag to the
identifying the owner and indicate the
service or repair to be accomplished;
include the model number and full
serial number of the instrument. In
any correspondence,
instrument by model number, serial
number and serial number prefix.
If original container is to be used, proceed as
a. Place instrument in original container if
b. Ensure that container is well sealed with
If original container is not to be used, proceed as
a. Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic
b. Place packing material around all sides of
c. Place instrument and inner container in
d. Mark shipping container with "DELICATE
Section II
instrument
identify the