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General Information
Document Orientation
This manual describes the operation of the Agilent Model N3280A Component Test DC Source. Unless
otherwise noted, the unit will be referred to by the description "dc source" throughout this manual.
The following Getting Started Map is a general guide to the location of information in this manual. Refer
to the table of contents or index for a complete list of information.
Getting Started Map
Task Where to find information
General information
Capabilities and characteristics
Chapter 1
Installing the unit
Line connections
Load connections
Computer connections
Chapter 2
Checking out the unit
Verifying proper operation
Chapter 3
Using the programming interface
GPIB interface
Chapter 4
Programming the unit using SCPI commands
SCPI commands
SCPI programming examples
SCPI language dictionary
Chapters 5 and 6
Specifications
Appendix A
Verifying and Calibrating the Unit
Appendix B
Safety Considerations
This dc source is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. That
terminal must be connected to earth ground through a power source equipped with a ground receptacle.
Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this guide for general safety information. Before
installation or operation, check the dc source and review this guide for safety warnings and instructions.
Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places in the guide.