Service manual
Model 5304
A
Installation
SECTION
IX D
5304A TIMER/COUNTER
SUBSECTION
II
INSTALLATION
9D-2-1. UNPACKING
AND
INSPECTION
9D-2-2.
If the
shipping carton
is
damaged
ask
that
the
carrier's agent
be
present when
the
instrument
is
unpacked. Inspect
the
instruments
for
damage
such
as
scratches, dents, broken knobs,
etc. If the
instrument
is
damaged
or
fails
to
meet performance
tests when used with
the
5300A Measuring System
notify
the
carrier
and the
nearest Hewlett-Packard
Sales
and
Service office immediately. Performance
check procedures
are
located
in
Section
IX D-5,
and
Sales
and
Service offices
are
listed
in
Section
VI
of the
53(H)A portion
of the
manual. Retain
the
shipping carton
and the
padding material
for the
earner's inspection.
The
Sales
and
Service office
will arrange
for the
repair
or
replacement
of the
instrument without waiting
for the
claim against
the
carrier
to be
settled.
9D-2-3. STORAGE
AND
SHIPMENT
9D-2-4. PACKAGING.
To
protect valuable electronic
equipment during storage
or
shipment always
use
the
best packaging methods available. Your Hewlett-
Packard Sales
and
Service office
can
provide
packaging material such
as
that used
for
original
factory packaging. Contract packaging companies
in
many cities
can
provide dependable customer
packaging
on
short notice. Here
is one
recommended
packaging method:
a. The
original container
is a
corrugated card-
board
box
with
200 lbs.
burst test
(HP No.
9211-1620).
The
instrument
is
secured
and
protected, while
in
the box by a top and
bottom molded form
of
polystyrene foam
(HP No.
9220-1545). Also included
with
the
instrument
is a
plastic dust-protection cover
HP
Part
No.
05300-80004.
9D-2-5. INSTALLATION
ANI)
REMOVAL
OF
PLUG-ON
9I)-2-(>.
The
5304A Timer/Counter must
be
used with
a
mating 5300A Measuring System before
any
measurements
can be
made.
To
mate
the
5304A
Timer/Counter with
the
53(H)A Measuring System,
see
Figure
2-1 and
Paragraph
2-1 of the
5300A portion
of the
manual.
9D-2-7. ENVIRONMENT. Conditions during
storage
and
shipment should
be
normally limited
as
follows:
a.
Maximum altitude: 25,000 feet
b.
Minimum temperature: -40°F
(
40°C).
c.
Maximum temperature: +167"F(+75°C).
9D-2-8. PORTABLE OPERATION
9D-2-9.
The use of the HP
Model
531 OA
Battery
Pack enables
the
5300A Measuring System
and
5304
A
Timer Counter
to be
used
in
areas removed from
ac
power sources.
The 531 OA
Battery Pack provides
a
minimum
of 3
hours operation (typically
5
hours)
at
20°C
to
30°C operating
and
charging temperature.
Tables
1-2 and 1-4 of
5300A portion
of the
manual
list
the HP
5310A Battery Pack
as an
available
accessory. Documentation
on the 531 OA is
also
included
in
Section
IV
through VIII
ol the
5300A
portion
of the
manual.
To
prepare
the
5300A 5304A
for
portable operation, refer
to
Paragraph
2-15 and
Figure
2-2,
steps
a to c of
5300A portion
of
manual.
9D-2-1