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Appendix A. Installation and Maintenance
HP-IB Interface
There is a Remote Interlock (RIL) connector at the back of the
HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter and the HP 8164A Lightwave
Measurement System. This is to protect the user from injury when
using class IIIb laser sources. The use of a Remote Interlock system
is specified with class IIIb laser sources by CFR 1040.10 (USA). If
the short circuit at this BNC connector is opened, the laser is
switched off immediately and cannot be switched on until it is
closed again.
Setting the trigger configuration is explained in Chapter 2.
A.7 HP-IB Interface
You can connect your HP-IB interface into a star network, a linear
network, or a combination star and linear network. The limitations
imposed on this network are as follows:
• The total cable length cannot exceed 20 meters
• The maximum cable length per device is 2 meters
• No more than 15 devices may be interconnected on one bus.
Figure A-18 Rear Panel of the HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
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