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Agil
ent 816
3A Lightwa
ve Multimeter
, Agilent
8164A
Lightwave
Measurement
System,
&
Agil
ent
816
6A Lightwave
Mult
ich
ann
el S
ystem
, Fo
urth
Ed
itio
n
295
power mete
rs
7
6
tunable lasers
110
Wave
lengt
h Sweep
112
continuous
116
manual sweep
118
performing
a swe
ep
114
repeat mode
113
stepped
114
sweep pa
rameters
113
Wa
vele
ngth
Zero
12
8
Z
Zeroing E
lectrical Offsets
7
6
Zoom
156
294
Table of Contents
Safety Considerations
3
Line Power Requirements
3
Line Power Cable
4
Operating Environment
5
Input/Output Signals
5
Additional Safety Requirements
5
Safety Symbols
6
Laser Safety Information
7
Initial Safety Information for Laser Source Modules
7
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules
8
Laser Safety Labels - 28 Mw Max. CW Output Power
8
Laser Safety Labels - 15 Mw Max. CW Output Power
9
Further Safety Information
10
The Structure of this Manual
11
Conventions Used in this Manual
11
Table of Contents
13
Figures
23
Tables
27
Getting Started
29
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter
31
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
32
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System
33
A Description of the User Interface
34
Password
35
If You Forget Your Password
35
User Interface Features
35
Introducing Softkeys
35
Introducing Hardkeys
36
Special Module States
36
Slot and Channel Numbers
36
How to Navigate/Modify the Display
37
Overview Screen
37
How to Use the Cursor Key
39
How to Use the Numerical Keypad
39
How to Use the Modify Knob
39
How to Change Channel
40
How to Access the Details Screen
40
How to Access the Menu
42
How to Change the System Configuration
43
How to Get Help
44
How to Access Applications
45
How to Change the Value of a Parameter
46
How to Select a Parameter
46
How to Accept the New Value of a Parameter
46
How to Make a Big Change to a Continuous Parameter
47
How to Make a Small Change to a Continuous Parameter
47
How to Change a Discrete Parameter
48
How to Set All Parameters to Their Default Values
49
If You Make a Mistake
49
If the Parameter Changes to Different Value
49
A Sample Session
50
How to Measure the Power of a Modulated Signal
50
Additional Information
53
Using the System Utilities
55
How to Set the Backlight & Contrast
56
To Set the Contrast
56
To Set the Backlight
56
How to Set the Date & Time
57
How to Set the GPIB Address
58
How to Select the Printer Type
59
How to Lock/Unlock the High-Power Laser Sources
60
How to Change the Password
61
If You Forget Your Password
62
How to Set the Trigger Configuration
62
How to Configure Your Foot Pedal
63
How to Get Information about Modules
63
How to Get Information about the Mainframe
65
How to Connect an External Monitor
66
How to Connect a Printer
67
Power Measurement
69
How to Measure Power
71
The Power Value
71
How to Set the Number of Digits
71
How to Set the Power Unit
71
What Are the Power Units
72
How to Set the Calibration Offset
73
How to Set the Reference Level
74
How to Input a Reference Level
74
How to Set the Reference Value to the Current Power Value
74
How to Reference Another Power Measurement Channel
75
How to Set the Wavelength
76
How to Remove Electrical Offsets
76
How to Choose the Range Mode
79
How to Set the Range
80
Upper Power Limit and Resolution
83
How to Set the Averaging Time
84
How to Choose the Minmax Mode
84
How to Turn off Minmax Mode
86
How to Hold the Screen
87
How to Use Triggers
88
How to Trigger Power Measurements
88
How to Use Output Triggering
89
Dual Power Meters - Master and Slave Channels
90
Laser Sources
91
How to Use Laser Source Modules
93
The Laser Wavelength Value
93
Dual-Wavelength Laser Source Modules
93
How to Enable/Disable Laser Output
94
How to Set Attenuation
95
How to Modulate the Optical Output
95
How to Change Modulation Source
95
How to Disable Modulation
96
How to Use the Internal Modulation
96
How to Set the Frequency of a Modulated Signal
96
How to Set the Modulation Mode
96
How to Increase Linewidth
96
How to Modulate Dual-Wavelength Laser Source Modules
97
How to Use Triggers
98
How to Use Output Triggering
98
Tunable Lasers
101
What Is a Tunable Laser
103
How to Set the Power
103
How to Set the Output Power of a CW Signal
104
How to Set Output Power
104
How to Set the Optical Output
104
How to Set the Optical Output
106
How to Enable the Optical Output
106
How to Set Power and Attenuation
106
What Is Excessive Power
108
How to Set the Laser to the Dark Position
108
The Analog Output
109
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as an Analog Output
110
How to Set the Wavelength
110
Wavelength Range
110
How to Set the Wavelength Directly
111
How to Set a Relative Wavelength
111
How to Change the Output Wavelength
112
How to Set the Base Wavelength
112
How to Change the Frequency Offset
112
How to Perform a Wavelength Sweep
112
What Is a Wavelength Sweep
112
How to Set the Wavelength Sweep
113
The Sweep Parameters
113
How to Set the Repeat Mode
113
How to Set the Maximum Power for the Sweep Range
114
How to Perform a Sweep
114
How to Execute a Stepped Sweep
114
How to Execute a Continuous Sweep
116
How to Perform a Manual Sweep
118
How to Modulate a Signal
119
How to Use the Internal Modulation
119
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal
120
How to Set the Frequency of a Modulated Signal
120
How to Set the Modulation Mode
120
How to Use External Modulation
120
External Digital Modulation
120
External Analog Modulation
121
Wavelength Locking
122
External Digital Modulation Using Input Trigger Connector
123
How to Increase Linewidth
124
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal
124
How to Configure the Modulation Output
124
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as a Modulation Output
124
How to Set the Modulation Output Mode
125
How to Use Triggers
125
How to Use Input Triggering
125
How to Use Output Triggering
126
How to Use Auxiliary Functions
128
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement
128
Automatic Realignment
128
How to Perform a Wavelength Zero
128
Return Loss Measurement
131
Getting Started with Return Loss
133
What Is Return Loss
133
What Is Insertion Loss
134
How to Choose a Light Source
134
Taking Calibration Measurements
135
Calibrating a Reference Cable
135
Calibrating the Return Loss Module
137
Measuring the Reflection Reference
138
Measuring the Termination Parameter
139
Measuring the Return Loss of the Reference Cable
139
Calibrating the HP 81534A Return Loss Module Using a Reference Cable
140
Measuring the Reflection Reference Using a Reference Cable
140
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Reference Cable
141
Measuring the Termination Parameter Using a Reference Cable
141
Measuring the Front Panel Delta
142
Measuring the Return Loss
142
Measuring the Insertion Loss
143
Viewing the Calibration Values
143
A Background to Return Loss Measurement with the HP 81534A
145
Measuring the Reflected Power from a Component with Known Reflection Factor
145
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Reflection Reference
146
Measuring the Power When There Are no Reflections
146
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the Measurement Cable
146
Measuring the Reflections from the DUT
147
Measuring the Power Transmitted through the DUT
147
Calculating the Return Loss of the DUT
148
Calculating the Front Panel Delta
149
Calculating the Insertion Loss of the DUT
151
Working with Application Graphs
155
How to Set Markers
156
How to Zoom in
156
How to Zoom out
156
To Switch the Grid On/Off
157
How to Use Legends
157
How to Identify Curves
157
How to Change the Legend Label
157
How to Select the Samples Display
158
How to Read Curve Values
160
How to Lock Markers to the Curve
161
How to Unlock Markers from the Curve
161
How to Lock/Unlock Markers to Samples
162
The Logging Application
164
How to Set up a Logging Function
165
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters
166
Setting Power Meter Parameters
166
Setting Logging Parameter
168
Running a Logging Application
168
Analysing a Logging Application
170
Setting Analysis Parameters
171
Viewing the Statistics for a Power Meter Channel
172
On-Screen Messages
173
The Stability Application
173
How to Set up a Stability Function
174
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters
175
Setting Power Meter Parameters
176
Setting Stability Parameter
177
Running a Stability Application
178
Analysing a Stability Application
179
Setting Analysis Parameters
180
Viewing the Statistics for a Power Meter Channel
181
On-Screen Messages
182
The PACT Application
182
What Is the PACT
182
How to Set up PACT
183
Selecting a Tunable Laser Module
183
Selecting/Deselecting Power Meters
184
Setting Sweep Parameters
184
How to Measure the Reference
185
How to Perform a Loss Measurement
188
Analysing a PACT Measurement
191
On-Screen Messages
192
The Pmax Curve
193
What Is the Pmax Curve
193
How to View the Pmax Curve
193
Recording Measurement Results
194
Printing Application Measurement Results
194
Saving Application Measurement Results to Diskette
196
Installation and Maintenance
199
Safety Considerations
201
Initial Inspection
201
AC Line Power Supply Requirements
202
Line Power Cable
202
Changing the Battery
205
Changing the Fuse
205
Operating and Storage Environment
205
Temperature
206
Humidity
206
Storage and Shipment
206
Instrument Cooling
206
Operating Position
207
Storage Position
208
Carrying the Instrument
209
Using Modules
210
How to Fit and Remove Modules
210
How to Remove a Front-Loadable Module
210
How to Fit a Front-Loadable Module
211
How to Remove a Back-Loadable Module
211
How to Fit a Back-Loadable Module
213
Adding a Connector Interface
215
Protecting Empty Module Slots
215
Fitting Blind Panels for Front-Loadable Module Slots
215
Fitting a Filler Module for Back-Loadable Module Slots
216
Input and Output Connectors
216
The Remote Interlock (RIL) Connector
218
GPIB Interface
219
Cables and Adapters
219
Connector
219
GPIB Logic Levels
220
Claims and Repackaging
220
Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies
221
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices
221
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8163A
225
Modules
225
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8164A
226
Modules
227
Agilent 81645A Filler Module
228
Options
228
Option 003 - Agilent 81682A
228
Option 021 - Agilent 81689A
228
Option 022 - Agilent 81689A
228
Option 071 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules
229
Option 072 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules
229
Instrument and Options - Agilent 8166A
229
Modules
229
HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter Modules
231
GPIB Cables and Adapters
232
Specifications
233
Agilent 8163A Specifications
235
Ordering Information
235
Agilent 8164A Specifications
236
Agilent 8166A Specifications
237
Ordering Information
237
Declaration of Conformity
238
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter
238
Supplementary Information
239
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
240
Supplementary Information
241
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System
242
Supplementary Information
243
Performance Tests
245
Equipment Required
247
Test Record
247
Test Failure
248
Instruments Specifications
248
Performance Test Instructions
248
Display/Key Functional Test
249
Testing Hardkeys
249
Testing the Softkeys and the Cursor Key
250
Testing the Softkeys and the Enter Key
250
Testing the the Modify Knob
250
Testing the Number Keys
251
Module Interaction Test
251
Test of the Tunable Laser Module Channel (Slot 0)
252
GPIB Interface Test (Optional)
253
Test Record
255
Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter Performance Test
255
Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System Performance Test257
257
Agilent 8166A Lightwave Multichannel System Performance Test261
261
Cleaning Instructions
265
Safety Precautions
267
Why Is It Important to Clean Optical Devices
267
What Do I Need for Proper Cleaning
268
Standard Cleaning Equipment
268
Dust and Shutter Caps
268
Isopropyl Alcohol
268
Cotton Swabs
269
Soft Tissues
269
Pipe Cleaner
269
Compressed Air
270
Additional Cleaning Equipment
270
Microscope with a Magnification Range about 50X up to 300X
270
Ultrasonic Bath
271
Warm Water and Liquid Soap
271
Premoistened Cleaning Wipes
271
Polymer Film
271
Infrared Sensor Card
272
Preserving Connectors
272
Cleaning Instrument Housings
273
Which Cleaning Procedure Should I Use
273
How to Clean Connectors
273
How to Clean Connector Adapters
274
How to Clean Connector Interfaces
275
How to Clean Bare Fiber Adapters
276
How to Clean Lenses
276
How to Clean Instruments with a Fixed Connector Interface
277
How to Clean Instruments with an Optical Glass Plate
278
How to Clean Instruments with a Physical Contact Interface
278
How to Clean Instruments with a Recessed Lens Interface
279
How to Clean Optical Devices Which Are Sensitive to Mechanical Stress and Pressure
279
How to Clean Metal Filters or Attenuator Gratings
280
Additional Cleaning Information
281
How to Clean Bare Fiber Ends
281
How to Clean Large Area Lenses and Mirrors
281
Other Cleaning Hints
282
Firmware Upgrades
285
Firmware Upgrade Process
287
How to Get a Firmware Upgrade
287
Receive a Support Disk with New Modules
287
Download Firmware Upgrade from Internet
287
How to Upgrade Firmware
288
How to Upgrade Firmware from the Internet
288
How to Upgrade Firmware from CD-ROM
288
Agilent 8163A Firmware Upgrade Procedure
289
Agilent 8164A Firmware Upgrade Procedure
289
Agilent 81640A/80A/82A Firmware Upgrade Procedure
290
Agilent 8166A Firmware Upgrade Procedure
291
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Brand
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Model
8163A
Category
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Language
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