Agilent 8163A Specifications Specifications
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System, & Agilent 8166A Lightwave 
Multichannel System, Fourth Edition
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Agilent 8163A Specifications
The Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter has a dual channel display. 
1
 Agilent 8163A Series modules are NOT compatible with the HP 8153A 
Lightwave Multimeter.
2
 For code compatibility to the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter please refer to 
the mainframe’s Programming Guide, part number 08164-91016.
Ordering Information
Option 908 Rack mount kit
Display Graphical display 190 × 300 points visible, monochrome.
Display Resolution (Power 
Meters)
0.0001 dB/dBm, 0.01 pW to 10 pW (depending on power 
range), up to 6.5 digits (user definable).
Compatibility The Agilent 8163A mainframe supports all HP 8153A Series 
and Agilent 8163A Series modules.
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Data Acquisitions
Memory>
Selectable data averaging time
Selectable total data averaging time
4000 measurement results / channel
depends on sensor module
20 ms to 23:59:59 h
Trigg er True synchronous on all channels
Environmental
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
Humidity
−40°C to +70°C
0°C to +45°C
<95% R.H. from 0°C to +45°C
Power AC 100 - 240 V 
± 10%, 48 - 66 kHz, 100 VA max.
Dimensions 88 mm × 213 mm × 380 mm 
(3.5" × 8.4" × 15")
Weight net 4.200 kg (9.3 lbs); shipping 6.5 kg (14.5 lbs)
GPIB interface
Function code
All modes and parameters accessible via GPIB interface
SCPI standard 
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Interfaces Parallel port (Centronics)
Serial port (RS232)
Number of Modules 2 Modules