To protect your SSA, follow the instructions below:
Do not exceed the values provided in the specifications guide or as indicated by the yellow warning labels on the front panel of SSA. Refer to the specifications for the conditions required to meet the listed specifications. There will be information regarding SSA settings.
If you directly interrupt the power supply to the power cable receptacle when the power supply is on, or turn off the Line Switch (Always ON), the shutdown process will not work. This could damage the HDD of the E5052B.
The Microsoft Windows operating system has been modified and optimized by Keysight to improve the performance of the SSA.
Do NOT install a standard version of the Windows operating system on the SSA.
Do NOT change advanced performance settings or group policies.
Do NOT add or delete any hard disk drive partitions on the SSA.
Do NOT delete the Keysight user account.
Do NOT modify any of the Keysight software registry entries.
Do NOT change the settings of Standards and Formats in Regional Options and Languages from default setting (English).
The SSA does NOT have antivirus protection when shipped. Use of an antivirus program is strongly recommended if you connect the SSA to the LAN (Internet).
In addition, the use of a firewall could help to protect the SSA from viruses. However, some firewalls could limit DCOM connectivity of the SSA.
The SSA is always shipped with the latest service packs and critical updates that were available at the time that the SSA is produced. We recommend that you maintain the latest available protection for your SSA by automatically accepting and installing the latest critical security patches from the Microsoft Windows Update website: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
When the SSA is shutdown unexpectedly or power is removed without first shutting down, large amounts of Hard Disk Drive space is rendered unusable. If shutdown in this manner enough times, the SSA could become unstable and no longer work.
This HDD space can be recovered by first running Windows Error-checking to find and correct errors on the disk, and then the Disk Defragmenter to recover Hard Disk Drive space. See the Windows Help file for more information about Disk Defragmenter.
Do NOT Modify or delete any Files and Folders in Drive other than D and E: Drive.(These two drives, D and E are available to use as Data backup). Doing so will result in malfunctioning of the device. It is required to execute the System recovery if there are any troubles with the above operations.
Do NOT bend, bump or flex any device under test (DUT) connected to the input of SSA (such as VCO). This will reduce the amount of strain placed on the input connector and the mounting hardware. Make sure externally connected items are properly supported (not freely suspended) from the input.
Do NOT bend cables repeatedly, as this may damage the cable instantly. Limit the number of connections and disconnections to reduce wear. Inspect connectors prior to using; look for dirt, nicks, and other signs of damage or wear. A bad connector can ruin a good connector instantly. Clean dirty connectors to prevent poor electrical connections and damage to the connector. For more information on cable and connector care, refer to www.keysight.com/find/cable_care
ESD can damage or destroy electronic components. Whenever possible, conduct testing at a static-safe workstation. Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all components. Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.
Control your environment. Maintain temperature & humidity with a satisfactory range within the instruments specification and prevent large fluctuations.
Do NOT pick the instrument with your hand over the front panel. If the instrument slips, damage may occur to the keypad, knob, or input connectors. Lift the Instrument by the handles when transporting.
Do NOT use styrene pellets as packaging materials as these may cause damage to SSA by generating static electricity.
Periodically check and clean the cooling vents of the SSA. Inadequate airflow can result in excessive operating temperatures which can lead to instrument failures. When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted. The ambient temperature must be less then the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4°C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.
Proper grounding prevents building-up of static charge which may be harmful to SSA.
Do NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an extension cable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective ground conductor.