Installation and Maintenance Operating and Storage Environment
296 Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B & 8166A/B Mainframes, Sixth Edition
Operating and Storage
Environment
The following summarizes the operating environment ranges. In order for
the Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System, Agilent 8164A/B
Lightwave Measurement System, and the Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave
Multichannel System to meet specifications, the operating environment
must be within these limits.
Temperature
The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes and
changes in temperature that may cause condensation within it.
The storage and operating temperature for the Lightwave Measurement
System are given in the table below.
The Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System,
Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System, and the
Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System are not
designed for outdoor use. To prevent potential fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the instrument to rain or other excessive moisture.
WARNING
Table 20 Specified Temperature Ranges
Mainframe Operating Range Storage Range
Agilent 8163A/B 0° C to +45° C -40°C to +70°C
Agilent 8164A/B +10° C to +35° C -40°C to +70°C
Agilent 8166A/B 0° C to +45° C -40°C to +70°C