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Performance Tests
Performance Test Instructions
HP-IB Interface Test (Optional)
You will need a controller/computer with HP-IB capabilities for
this test.
1 Connect the HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter or the HP 8164A
Lightwave Measurement System to the controller via the HP-IB.
2 Switch on the instrument and wait until it has booted.
3 Send the *IDN? query to the instrument from the controller.
4 Check that the lowest softkey is called [Local]. This indicates
that the instrument received the query.
5 The reply from the instrument should be a string of the form,
HEWLETT-PACKARD, <Model Number>,
<Serial Number>, <Firmware Revision Number>
6 Press [Local] to return the instrument to local control.
Tunable Laser Module Attenuation [ATT] Power [P]
HP 81680A, Output 2, High Power 0 dB −10.00 dBm
HP 81682A Not applicable 0.00 dBm
HP 81682A #003 0 dB −10.00 dBm
HP 81640A, Output 2, High Power 0 dB −10.00 dBm
Table D-1 Reference Wavelength and Power Settings for Wavelength
Repeatability Tests