Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Your multiplexer card ........................................................................................................... 1-1
System switch / multimeter card compatibility ..................................................................... 1-1
Extended warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Series 3700A documentation ............................................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .............................................................................................................. 1-2
General information .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Installation and connections .................................................................................... 2-1
Handling precautions ........................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpack and inspect .............................................................................................................. 2-1
Card connectors ................................................................................................................... 2-2
Card installation ................................................................................................................... 2-2
General operation ..................................................................................................... 3-1
General operation ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Safety hazards .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Wire selection and preparation .................................................................................................. 3-2
Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Installation and removal ............................................................................................................ 3-3
Operation considerations ......................................................................................... 4-1
Cables .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
External factors .................................................................................................................... 4-1
Reactive loads ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
Capacitive loads ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
Inductive loads .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Make a modification ............................................................................................................. 4-3
Typical applications .................................................................................................. 5-1
Model 3762 typical applications ........................................................................................... 5-1
Shielded application .................................................................................................................. 5-1
Guarded application .................................................................................................................. 5-2
Driven guard application ........................................................................................................... 5-2
Four-wire application ................................................................................................................. 5-3
Switch terminology ................................................................................................... 6-1
Switch terminology ............................................................................................................... 6-1