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Firmware Upgrades

286 Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement

System, & Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System, Fourth Edition

This chapter provides information about the firmware upgrade process for the

Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, the Agilent 8164A Lightwave

Measurement System, and the Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System.

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Safety Considerations3
Line Power Requirements3
Line Power Cable4
Operating Environment5
Input/Output Signals5
Additional Safety Requirements5
Safety Symbols6
Laser Safety Information7
Initial Safety Information for Laser Source Modules7
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules8
Laser Safety Labels - 28 Mw Max. CW Output Power8
Laser Safety Labels - 15 Mw Max. CW Output Power9
Further Safety Information10
The Structure of this Manual11
Conventions Used in this Manual11
Table of Contents13
Figures23
Tables27
Getting Started29
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter31
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System32
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System33
A Description of the User Interface34
Password35
If You Forget Your Password35
User Interface Features35
Introducing Softkeys35
Introducing Hardkeys36
Special Module States36
Slot and Channel Numbers36
How to Navigate/Modify the Display37
Overview Screen37
How to Use the Cursor Key39
How to Use the Numerical Keypad39
How to Use the Modify Knob39
How to Change Channel40
How to Access the Details Screen40
How to Access the Menu42
How to Change the System Configuration43
How to Get Help44
How to Access Applications45
How to Change the Value of a Parameter46
How to Select a Parameter46
How to Accept the New Value of a Parameter46
How to Make a Big Change to a Continuous Parameter47
How to Make a Small Change to a Continuous Parameter47
How to Change a Discrete Parameter48
How to Set All Parameters to Their Default Values49
If You Make a Mistake49
If the Parameter Changes to Different Value49
A Sample Session50
How to Measure the Power of a Modulated Signal50
Additional Information53
Using the System Utilities55
How to Set the Backlight & Contrast56
To Set the Contrast56
To Set the Backlight56
How to Set the Date & Time57
How to Set the GPIB Address58
How to Select the Printer Type59
How to Lock/Unlock the High-Power Laser Sources60
How to Change the Password61
If You Forget Your Password62
How to Set the Trigger Configuration62
How to Configure Your Foot Pedal63
How to Get Information about Modules63
How to Get Information about the Mainframe65
How to Connect an External Monitor66
How to Connect a Printer67
Power Measurement69
How to Measure Power71
The Power Value71
How to Set the Number of Digits71
How to Set the Power Unit71
What Are the Power Units72
How to Set the Calibration Offset73
How to Set the Reference Level74
How to Input a Reference Level74
How to Set the Reference Value to the Current Power Value74
How to Reference Another Power Measurement Channel75
How to Set the Wavelength76
How to Remove Electrical Offsets76
How to Choose the Range Mode79
How to Set the Range80
Upper Power Limit and Resolution83
How to Set the Averaging Time84
How to Choose the Minmax Mode84
How to Turn off Minmax Mode86
How to Hold the Screen87
How to Use Triggers88
How to Trigger Power Measurements88
How to Use Output Triggering89
Dual Power Meters - Master and Slave Channels90
Laser Sources91
How to Use Laser Source Modules93
The Laser Wavelength Value93
Dual-Wavelength Laser Source Modules93
How to Enable/Disable Laser Output94
How to Set Attenuation95
How to Modulate the Optical Output95
How to Change Modulation Source95
How to Disable Modulation96
How to Use the Internal Modulation96
How to Set the Frequency of a Modulated Signal96
How to Set the Modulation Mode96
How to Increase Linewidth96
How to Modulate Dual-Wavelength Laser Source Modules97
How to Use Triggers98
How to Use Output Triggering98
Tunable Lasers101
What Is a Tunable Laser103
How to Set the Power103
How to Set the Output Power of a CW Signal104
How to Set Output Power104
How to Set the Optical Output104
How to Set the Optical Output106
How to Enable the Optical Output106
How to Set Power and Attenuation106
What Is Excessive Power108
How to Set the Laser to the Dark Position108
The Analog Output109
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as an Analog Output110
How to Set the Wavelength110
Wavelength Range110
How to Set the Wavelength Directly111
How to Set a Relative Wavelength111
How to Change the Output Wavelength112
How to Set the Base Wavelength112
How to Change the Frequency Offset112
How to Perform a Wavelength Sweep112
What Is a Wavelength Sweep112
How to Set the Wavelength Sweep113
The Sweep Parameters113
How to Set the Repeat Mode113
How to Set the Maximum Power for the Sweep Range114
How to Perform a Sweep114
How to Execute a Stepped Sweep114
How to Execute a Continuous Sweep116
How to Perform a Manual Sweep118
How to Modulate a Signal119
How to Use the Internal Modulation119
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal120
How to Set the Frequency of a Modulated Signal120
How to Set the Modulation Mode120
How to Use External Modulation120
External Digital Modulation120
External Analog Modulation121
Wavelength Locking122
External Digital Modulation Using Input Trigger Connector123
How to Increase Linewidth124
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal124
How to Configure the Modulation Output124
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as a Modulation Output124
How to Set the Modulation Output Mode125
How to Use Triggers125
How to Use Input Triggering125
How to Use Output Triggering126
How to Use Auxiliary Functions128
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement128
Automatic Realignment128
How to Perform a Wavelength Zero128
Return Loss Measurement131
Getting Started with Return Loss133
What Is Return Loss133
What Is Insertion Loss134
How to Choose a Light Source134
Taking Calibration Measurements135
Calibrating a Reference Cable135
Calibrating the Return Loss Module137
Measuring the Reflection Reference138
Measuring the Termination Parameter139
Measuring the Return Loss of the Reference Cable139
Calibrating the HP 81534A Return Loss Module Using a Reference Cable140
Measuring the Reflection Reference Using a Reference Cable140
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Reference Cable141
Measuring the Termination Parameter Using a Reference Cable141
Measuring the Front Panel Delta142
Measuring the Return Loss142
Measuring the Insertion Loss143
Viewing the Calibration Values143
A Background to Return Loss Measurement with the HP 81534A145
Measuring the Reflected Power from a Component with Known Reflection Factor145
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Reflection Reference146
Measuring the Power When There Are no Reflections146
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Measurement Cable146
Measuring the Reflections from the DUT147
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the DUT147
Calculating the Return Loss of the DUT148
Calculating the Front Panel Delta149
Calculating the Insertion Loss of the DUT151
Working with Application Graphs155
How to Set Markers156
How to Zoom in156
How to Zoom out156
To Switch the Grid On/Off157
How to Use Legends157
How to Identify Curves157
How to Change the Legend Label157
How to Select the Samples Display158
How to Read Curve Values160
How to Lock Markers to the Curve161
How to Unlock Markers from the Curve161
How to Lock/Unlock Markers to Samples162
The Logging Application164
How to Set up a Logging Function165
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters166
Setting Power Meter Parameters166
Setting Logging Parameter168
Running a Logging Application168
Analysing a Logging Application170
Setting Analysis Parameters171
Viewing the Statistics for a Power Meter Channel172
On-Screen Messages173
The Stability Application173
How to Set up a Stability Function174
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters175
Setting Power Meter Parameters176
Setting Stability Parameter177
Running a Stability Application178
Analysing a Stability Application179
Setting Analysis Parameters180
Viewing the Statistics for a Power Meter Channel181
On-Screen Messages182
The PACT Application182
What Is the PACT182
How to Set up PACT183
Selecting a Tunable Laser Module183
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters184
Setting Sweep Parameters184
How to Measure the Reference185
How to Perform a Loss Measurement188
Analysing a PACT Measurement191
On-Screen Messages192
The Pmax Curve193
What Is the Pmax Curve193
How to View the Pmax Curve193
Recording Measurement Results194
Printing Application Measurement Results194
Saving Application Measurement Results to Diskette196
Installation and Maintenance199
Safety Considerations201
Initial Inspection201
AC Line Power Supply Requirements202
Line Power Cable202
Changing the Battery205
Changing the Fuse205
Operating and Storage Environment205
Temperature206
Humidity206
Storage and Shipment206
Instrument Cooling206
Operating Position207
Storage Position208
Carrying the Instrument209
Using Modules210
How to Fit and Remove Modules210
How to Remove a Front-Loadable Module210
How to Fit a Front-Loadable Module211
How to Remove a Back-Loadable Module211
How to Fit a Back-Loadable Module213
Adding a Connector Interface215
Protecting Empty Module Slots215
Fitting Blind Panels for Front-Loadable Module Slots215
Fitting a Filler Module for Back-Loadable Module Slots216
Input and Output Connectors216
The Remote Interlock (RIL) Connector218
GPIB Interface219
Cables and Adapters219
Connector219
GPIB Logic Levels220
Claims and Repackaging220
Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies221
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices221
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8163A225
Modules225
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8164A226
Modules227
Agilent 81645A Filler Module228
Options228
Option 003 - Agilent 81682A228
Option 021 - Agilent 81689A228
Option 022 - Agilent 81689A228
Option 071 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules229
Option 072 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules229
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8166A229
Modules229
HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter Modules231
GPIB Cables and Adapters232
Specifications233
Agilent 8163A Specifications235
Ordering Information235
Agilent 8164A Specifications236
Agilent 8166A Specifications237
Ordering Information237
Declaration of Conformity238
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter238
Supplementary Information239
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System240
Supplementary Information241
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System242
Supplementary Information243
Performance Tests245
Equipment Required247
Test Record247
Test Failure248
Instruments Specifications248
Performance Test Instructions248
Display/Key Functional Test249
Testing Hardkeys249
Testing the Softkeys and the Cursor Key250
Testing the Softkeys and the Enter Key250
Testing the the Modify Knob250
Testing the Number Keys251
Module Interaction Test251
Test of the Tunable Laser Module Channel (Slot 0)252
GPIB Interface Test (Optional)253
Test Record255
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter Performance Test255
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System Performance Test257257
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System Performance Test261261
Cleaning Instructions265
Safety Precautions267
Why Is It Important to Clean Optical Devices267
What Do I Need for Proper Cleaning268
Standard Cleaning Equipment268
Dust and Shutter Caps268
Isopropyl Alcohol268
Cotton Swabs269
Soft Tissues269
Pipe Cleaner269
Compressed Air270
Additional Cleaning Equipment270
Microscope with a Magnification Range about 50X up to 300X270
Ultrasonic Bath271
Warm Water and Liquid Soap271
Premoistened Cleaning Wipes271
Polymer Film271
Infrared Sensor Card272
Preserving Connectors272
Cleaning Instrument Housings273
Which Cleaning Procedure Should I Use273
How to Clean Connectors273
How to Clean Connector Adapters274
How to Clean Connector Interfaces275
How to Clean Bare Fiber Adapters276
How to Clean Lenses276
How to Clean Instruments with a Fixed Connector Interface277
How to Clean Instruments with an Optical Glass Plate278
How to Clean Instruments with a Physical Contact Interface278
How to Clean Instruments with a Recessed Lens Interface279
How to Clean Optical Devices Which Are Sensitive to Mechanical Stress and Pressure279
How to Clean Metal Filters or Attenuator Gratings280
Additional Cleaning Information281
How to Clean Bare Fiber Ends281
How to Clean Large Area Lenses and Mirrors281
Other Cleaning Hints282
Firmware Upgrades285
Firmware Upgrade Process287
How to Get a Firmware Upgrade287
Receive a Support Disk with New Modules287
Download Firmware Upgrade from Internet287
How to Upgrade Firmware288
How to Upgrade Firmware from the Internet288
How to Upgrade Firmware from CD-ROM288
Agilent 8163A Firmware Upgrade Procedure289
Agilent 8164A Firmware Upgrade Procedure289
Agilent 81640A/80A/82A Firmware Upgrade Procedure290
Agilent 8166A Firmware Upgrade Procedure291

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