Agilent 8166A Specifications Specifications
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System, & Agilent 8166A Lightwave 
Multichannel System, Fourth Edition
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Agilent 8166A Specifications
1
 Modules designed for the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter are NOT 
compatible with the Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System.
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 8166A supports all  supports all Agilent 8163A 
Series modules.
1
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%, 50 - 60 Hz, 450 VA max.
GPIB interface
Function code
All modes and parameters accessible via GPIB interface
SCPI standard 
2
Interfaces Parallel port (Centronics)
Serial port (RS232)
Number of Modules 17 Modules
Dimensions 240 mm × 430 mm × 580mm (9.5" × 17" × 23")
Weight net 23 kg (50.7 lbs); shipping 45 kg (94.8 lbs)