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2-6 Agilent B2900A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 1
B2900A Accessories
Adapters & Connectors
NOTE The following table shows the adapter information provided by Agilent. If you need and adapter
which is not provided, contact a local parts vendor.
Table 2-4 Item number information for adapters used with B2900A series
WARNING There are potentially hazardous voltages (210 V) present at the High Force, High
Sense, and Guard terminals of Agilent B2900A. To prevent electrical shock, the
following safety precautions must be observed during the use of the B2900A.
• Use a three-conductor AC power code to connect the cabinet (if used) and the
B2900A to an electrical ground (safety ground).
• If you do not use the Agilent 16442B Test fixture, you must install and connect
an interlock circuit that opens the interlock terminal when the shielding box
access door is opened.
• Confirm periodically that the interlock function works normally.
• Before touching the connections on the High Force, High Sense, and Guard
terminals, turn the B2900 off and discharge any capacitors. If you do not turn
the B2900 off, complete all of the following items, regardless of the B2900
settings on firm periodically that the interlock function works normally.
•Press the
On/Off key, and confirm that the key turns off.
• Confirm that the
On/Off key does not turn red.
• Open the shielding box access door (open the interlock terminal).
• Discharge any capacitors connected to a channel.
• Warn persons working around the B2900A about dangerous conditions.
Model/Option Description Additional Information
1253-7217 Plug-Banana Double (black)
1251-2277 Adapter-Banana BNC Jack Plug
N1294A-001 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 2 wire (non-kelvin)
connection
N1294A-002 Banana to Triaxial adapter for 4 wire (kelvin) connection
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