HP 3336A Operating Manual page 6

Model 3336A/B/C
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. INTRODUCTION.
1-2. This Operating Manual contains information necessary to install and operate the Hewlett-
Packard Model 3336A/B/C Synthesizer/Level Generator. Also included with the
-hp-3336A/B/C is a Service Manual that provides procedures to install, operate, test, ad-
just, and service the -hp-3336A/B/C.
1-3. This manual is divided into three sections, each covering a specific topic or aspect of
the instrument. The section divisions are: General Information, Installation and Interfac-
ing, and Front Panel and Remote Operation. This section of the manual contains the per-
formance specifications and general operating characteristics of the -hp-3336A/B/C. Also
listed are available options and accessories, and instrument and manual identification
information.
1-4. The -hp- part number of this Operating Manual is listed on the title page. Also listed
on the title page is a Microfiche part number. This Microfiche part number can be used to
order 4 X 6inch microfilm transparencies of the Operating Manual. Each microfiche package
also includes the latest Manual Changes supplement as well as pertinent Service Notes.
1-5. SPECIFICATIONS.
1-6. Instrument specifications and supplemental characteristics are listed in Table 1-1. The
specifications are the performance standards or limits against which the instrument is tested.
Supplemental characteristics are included in Table 1-1 as additional information for the
user.
1-7. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.
1-8. This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal).
The instrument and manual should'be reviewed for safety markings, instructions, cautions
and warnings to ensure safe operation.
1-9. INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
1-10. Attached to the instrument rear panel is a serial number plate. The serial number is in
the form: 0000A00000. It is in two parts; the first four digits and letter are the serial prefix
and the last five digits are the suffix. The prefix is the same for all identical instruments; it
changes only when a major change is made to the instrument. The suffix, however, is assigned
sequentially and is different for each instrument. The contents of this manual apply to in-
struments with the same serial number prefix and higher serial number suffixes listed under
SERIAL NUMBERS on the title page.
1-11. If your instrument's serial number suffix is lower than that listed on the title page,
refer to Section VII, Backdating of the Service Manual. There, you will find information
to backdate your manual, making it apply to your instrument.
General Information
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