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256 Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B, and 8166A/B User’s Guide, Fourth Edition

NOTE If you choose <High> or <Medium> as the [Dynamic] parameter and

<Continuous> sweep mode, the graph will update at the end of each

sweep. Figure 167 shows a graph with low dynamic range that is the

result of a single sweep. Figure 168 shows a graph with high dynamic

range that is the result of a three sweeps that were combined using a

"stitching" process.

Figure 167 Low Dynamic Range

Default Chapter3
- Safety Considerations3
Table of Contents16
List of Figures27
List of Tables31
Getting Started33
- Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter35
- Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System36
- Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System37
- A Description of the User Interface38
- How to Change the Value of a Parameter52
- A Sample Session56
  - How to Measure the Power of a Modulated Signal56
Additional Information59
- Using the System Utilities61
- How to Connect an External Monitor75
- How to Connect a Printer76
Power Measurement77
- How to Measure Power79
Laser Sources103
- How to Use Laser Source Modules105
Tunable Lasers113
- What Is a Tunable Laser115
- How to Set the Power115
- How to Set the Wavelength122
- How to Perform a Wavelength Sweep125
- How to Modulate a Signal133
- How to Use Triggers140
  - How to Use Input Triggering140
  - How to Use Output Triggering141
- How to Use Auxiliary Functions143
Return Loss Measurement147
- Getting Started with Return Loss149
- Calibration Measurements153
- Return Loss Measurement154
- A Background to Return Loss Measurement171
Setting Attenuation And/Or Power Levels179
- Agilent 8156Xa and 8157Xa Variable Optical Attenuator Modules181
- How to Use a Variable Optical Attenuator Module183
Switching Optical Routes203
- Agilent 8159Xa/S Optical Switch Modules205
- How to Use an Optical Switch Module206
- Typical Applications210
Applications213
- Working with Application Graphs215
- The Logging Application225
- The Stability Application237
- The PACT Application248
- The Pmax Curve260
  - What Is the Pmax Curve260
  - How to View the Pmax Curve261
- The Return Loss Application262
- Recording Measurement Results265
  - Printing Application Measurement Results265
  - Saving Application Measurement Results to Diskette268
Installation and Maintenance271
- Safety Considerations273
- Initial Inspection273
- AC Line Power Supply Requirements274
- Operating and Storage Environment278
- Using Modules283
- Input and Output Connectors289
  - The Remote Interlock (RIL) Connector291
- GPIB Interface291
  - Cables and Adapters292
  - Connector292
- GPIB Logic Levels293
- Serial Interface293
- Parallel Port, PCMCIA Slot, Keyboard Connector and 24V DC Output295
- Claims and Repackaging295
  - Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies295
  - Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices296
Accessories297
- Instrument and Options - Agilent 8163A/B299
  - Modules299
- Instrument and Options - Agilent 8164A/B303
- Instrument and Options - Agilent 8166A/B309
  - Modules309
- GPIB Cables and Adapters312
Specifications and Regulations Compliance315
- Agilent 8163A Specifications317
- Agilent 8163B Specifications318
- Agilent 8164A Specifications319
- Agilent 8164B Specifications320
- Agilent 8166A Specifications321
- Agilent 8166B Specifications322
- Declarations of Conformity323
- Regulations Information335
Performance Tests337
- Equipment Required339
- Test Record340
- Test Failure340
- Instruments Specifications340
- Performance Test Instructions341
- Test Record347
Error Messages367
- Syst:err368
- Screen Status Messages370
- Mainframes371
- Errors Appearing on Pop-Up Menus375
  - Error on Module375
  - Error378
- Tunable Laser Sources379
  - Initialization Tests379
  - Selftests383
- Return Loss Meters387
- Powermeters and Interface Modules with Optical Head391
- Fixed Laser Sources (Fabry Perot)396
- DFB Laser Sources399
- Attenuator Modules401
- Optical Switch Modules403
Cleaning Instructions409
- Safety Precautions411
- Why Is It Important to Clean Optical Devices411
- What Do I Need for Proper Cleaning412
  - Standard Cleaning Equipment412
  - Additional Cleaning Equipment415
- Preserving Connectors417
- Cleaning Instrument Housings417
- Which Cleaning Procedure Should I Use418
- How to Clean Connectors418
- How to Clean Connector Adapters419
- How to Clean Connector Interfaces420
- How to Clean Bare Fiber Adapters421
- How to Clean Lenses422
- How to Clean Instruments with a Fixed Connector Interface422
- How to Clean Instruments with an Optical Glass Plate423
- How to Clean Instruments with a Physical Contact Interface423
- How to Clean Instruments with a Recessed Lens Interface424
- How to Clean Optical Devices Which Are Sensitive to Mechanical Stress and Pressure425
- How to Clean Metal Filters or Attenuator Gratings426
- Additional Cleaning Information427
  - How to Clean Bare Fiber Ends427
  - How to Clean Large Area Lenses and Mirrors427
- Other Cleaning Hints429
Firmware Upgrades431
- Firmware Upgrade Process433
Index443

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	8163B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

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