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662 Specifications and General InformationMANUAL INFORMATIONThis 3497A Operating, Programming and C onfigur ation Manual applies to all 3497AData Acquisition/Control Units with serial number prefixes 2222A and above and to3498A Extenders with serial number prefixes 2223A and above.It also applies to all plug-in assemblies (Options 010 through l4O), except for --hp-Model 44426A 100 kHz Counter, Revision A. For information on Revision ACounters, see -hp- Model 44426A, 100 kHz Reciprocal Counter Assembly Operatingand Service Manual (-hp- part number 44426-90000).Instruments manufactured after the publication date of this manual may have changesincorporated. In this case, a yellow MANUAL CHANGES sheet will accomp4any themanual. MANUAL CHANGES may also contain information to correct manuaR errors.To keep this manual as accurate as possible, we suggest that you periodically re-quest the current MANUAL CHANGES supplement which is identified by the printdate and part number on the title page of this manual. Complimentary copies areavailable from your nearest -hp- Sales and Service office.One copy of this manual is supplied with each 3497A ordered. Additional copies maybe ordered from your nearest -hp- Sales and Service office. The part number is listedon the title page of this manual.You may also order 100 x 150 mm (4 x 6 inch) microfilm transparencies of thismanual. The microfiche part number is listed on the manual title page below themanual part number. Each microfiche contains up to 96 photo-duplicates of themanual pages and includes the latest MANUAL CHANGES supplements.ORDERING AND CONFIGURATION GUIDEThe 3497A has a wide variety of optional configurations. The Ordering and ConfigurationGuide (see Figure B-3) is provided for your convenience. If you want toorder any of the configurations shown, contact your nearest -hp- Sales and ServiceOffice for assistance.Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com