User Manual

2.2 Connecting the Cables
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Be sure to read "2.2.1 Connection Preparations" (⇒ p. 16) before connecting.
2.2.2 Connecting to an Analog Unit
(Models 8936, 8938, 8946, 8956 and 8957)
Input modules
• Model 8936 Analog Unit
• Model 8956 Analog Unit
• Model 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit *
1
• Model 8938 FFT Analog Unit
• Model 8957 High Resolution Unit
Maximum Input Voltage (⇒ p. 4)
Any of the following connects to a BNC jack on an input
module.
• Model 9197 Connection Cord
Maximum input voltage:
500 V (large alligator clips)
• Model 9198 Connection Cord
Maximum input voltage:
300 V (small alligator clips)
• Model 9217 Connection Cord
Maximum input voltage:
300 V (for BNC output)
If the voltage to be measured exceeds the maximum input
rating of the input module being used:
• Model 9665 10:1 Probe*
2
(⇒ p. 35)
• Model 9666 100:1 Probe*
2
(⇒ p. 35)
• Model 9322 Differential Probe*
3
(⇒ p. 31)
*1. Use Model 9198 Connection Cords for
the Model 8946 4-Ch Analog Unit.
*2. Incompatible with the Model 8946 4-
Ch Analog Unit.
*3. The Model 9418-15 AC Adapter option
is required for connection (
⇒ p. 33).
1 Connect the BNC plug on the cable to a
BNC jack on the input module.
Align the slots in the BNC plug with the
guide pins on the jack on the input module,
then push and twist the plug clockwise until
it locks.
2 Connect the cable clips to the measure-
ment object.
Disconnecting BNC connectors
Push the BNC plug, twist it counterclock-
wise, and pull it out.
Example: Model 8936 Analog Unit
Required item: One of the above cables
BNC jack
Connection Procedure
Lock
Input module connec-
tor guide pins
BNC plug slots
Connect to the measurement object
Connecting the cable