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Inspect the Package ContentsΒΆ

If the shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the container until you have inspected the contents of the shipment and have performed basic functional tests.

Please verify:

  • You have received 1 Zurich Instruments HF2 Instrument
  • You have received 1 power cord with a power plug suited to your country
  • You have received 1 USB cable
  • A printed version of the "Getting Started" section
  • Additional cables have been added to the delivery if an HF2 pre-amplifier has been delivered at the same time
  • The line voltage selector on the HF2 Instrument power inlet indicates the correct line voltage of your country (115 V/60 Hz, or 230 V/50 Hz). While Zurich Instruments configures the power system when an instrument is initially delivered, no liability derives from potential wrong configuration or incorrect configuration at any point in time during the lifetime of the instrument
  • The "Next Calibration" sticker on the rear panel of the Instrument indicates approximately 2 years ahead in time. Zurich Instruments recommends calibration intervals of 2 years
  • The serial number of the instrument are displayed on a sticker on the back panel
  • For Japanese users only: you are supposed to operate the HF2 Instruments with an external 100 V to 110 V transformer in order to have reliable measurement results. Please verify having received the transformer included in your delivery.
Table 1: Package contents for the HF2 Instrument
the power cord (e.g. EU norm)
the USB cable
the power inlet with selected 230 V/50 Hz power system Power inlet with selected 230 V/50 Hz power system (red circle) and fuse holder. Requires 2 x 20 mm fast-acting fuses with 800 mA current limit. To extract the fuse holder use a small screwdriver in the indicated spot (red arrow) to lift it out of the casing
the power inlet with selected 230 V/60 Hz power system (red circle) and fuse holder. Requires 2 x 20 mm fast-acting fuses with 800 mA current limit. To extract the fuse holder use a small screwdriver in the indicated spot (red arrow) to lift it out of the casing
the S/N sticker on the back panel of the instrument
the "Next Calibration" sticker on the back panel of the instrument
Japanese users only: 100 V to 110 V transformer

Carefully inspect your HF2 Instrument. If there is mechanical damage or the instrument does not seem to operate after the Software Installation, please consult the Handling and Safety Instructions and the Troubleshooting, then notify the Zurich Instruments support team at support@zhinst.com as soon as possible.