User Manual

2.2 Connecting the Cables

Be sure to read "2.2.1 Connection Preparations" (⇒ p. 16) before connecting.

2.2.8 Connecting to the Model 8959 DC/RMS Unit

Input module

Model 8959 DC/RMS 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 (⇒ p. 35)

• Model 9666 100:1 Probe (⇒ p. 35)

• Model 9322 Differential Probe*

(⇒ p. 31)

*1. 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.

Required item: One of the above cables

BNC jack

Connection Procedure

Lock

Input module

connector guide pins

BNC plug slots

Connect to the measurement object

Connecting the cable