Specifications

Preparation for
Use
Initial Inspection
Operating
Environment
Power Requirements
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container
or cushioning material is damaged, keep it until you have verified
that the contents are complete and you have tested the instrument
mechanically and electrically.
Contents of the shipment are shown in Figure l-l. If the contents
are incomplete or if the instrument does not pass the operation
verification tests (procedures are provided in Chapter 5), notify the
nearest Hewlett-Packard office. If the shipping container is damaged
or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, also notify the
carrier. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The
HP office will arrange for repair or replacement without waiting for a
claim settlement.
If the shipping container and cushioning material are in good
condition, retain them for possible future use. You may wish to ship
the instrument to another location or to return it to Hewlett-Packard
for service. Chapter 1, “General Information, ” provides instructions
for repackaging and shipping the instrument.
The instrument may be operated in environments within the following
limits:
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 “C to +55 “C
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 90% at 0 “C to 40 “C
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet)
The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes which
might cause condensation within the instrument.
The HP 8568B requires a power source of 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vat
+ 5% -lo%, 50-60 Hz. Power consumption for the instrument
sections combined is less than 650 VA.
Installation 2-3