Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 396 Fluke
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396/397 Waveform Generators Getting Started PN 2340639 January 2005 © 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printe d in USA All product na mes are tradem arks of their respec tive companies .
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LI MITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke pro duct is warran ted to be free from d efects in materi al and workm anship un der normal use an d service. The warra nty period is one year a nd begins on the date o f shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services a re warranted f or 90 days.
Waveform Generators Introduction 1 Introduction This Getting Started Manual provides an overall description of the Model 396 Arbitrary Waveform Generator, the Model 397 Waveform Generator, and the applicable Safety Information. It also contains descriptions of the various options available for each Model.
396/397 Getting Started 2 ArbExplorer Feature Highlights • 396 - Three powerful tools in one software package: complete Instrument control panel, Waveform composer and FM signal composer • 397 - F.
Waveform Generators Features, Functions, and Options 3 Amplitude The output level of the Instrument may be programmed from 20m V to 20Vp-p into high impedance, or 10mV to 10V into 50 Ω . Offset may be applied to the output to shift the signal either positive or negative.
396/397 Getting Started 4 Frequency Agility The Instrument generates its sample clock from a DDS circuit (direct digital synthesis). The DDS circuit enables frequency agility through the complete frequency range of the instrument.
Waveform Generators Supplied Accessories 5 • The proper power cord is connected to the unit. Do not use a two- conductor extension cord or a three-prong to two-prong adapter. This will defeat the protective feature of the third conductor in the power cord.
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An important point after buying a device Fluke 396 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Fluke 396 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Fluke 396 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Fluke 396 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Fluke 396 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Fluke 396, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Fluke 396.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Fluke 396. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Fluke 396 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
