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1- 24 Agilent B1500A Configuration and Connection Guide, Edition 5
B1500A Product Configuration
Upgrade products for the B1500A series
1.4.2 About Plug-in modules
Agilent Technologies is responsible for the module installation of Agilent B1500A.
Contact Agilent Technologies for the module installation. Then send the following
equipment and accessories to Agilent Technologies.
• B1500A
• Plug-in modules to be installed
• ASU, for installing the exclusive SMU or retrofitting ASU only
• Connection cable between ASU and SMU, for installing the exclusive SMU or
retrofitting ASU only
• RSU, for installing WGFMU
• Connection cable between RSU and WGFMU, for installing WGFMU
For returning ASU or RSU, do not forget to notify the combination of the unit, connection
cable, and module channel.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, turn off Agilent B1500A and remove the power cable
before removing the connection cables.
NOTE About B1500A which supports MCSMU, HVSPGU and WGFMU
MCSMU, HVSPGU and WGFMU are supported by the B1500A serial numbered
JP40Nxxxxx, JP49xxxxxx, MY5xxxxxxx or later. The other B1500A needs the mainframe
upgrade by B1500AU option PB1 and/or PB2 to support the module. Contact Agilent
Technologies to upgrade the B1500A.
NOTE Connect ASU to dedicated SMU
The specifications are satisfied and guaranteed for the exclusive combination of the ASU
and the HRSMU or the MPSMU. So confirm the serial number of the ASU and connect it
to the dedicated SMU properly.