8163A/B, 8164A/B, 8166A/B User’s Guide 321
Installation and Maintenance 11
Operating and Storage Environment
The following summarizes the operating environment ranges. In order for
the 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System, 8164A/B Lightwave
Measurement System, and the 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.
Table 20 Specified Temperature Ranges
Humidity
The operating humidity for the 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System
is < 80% from 10°C to +35°C.
The operating humidity for the 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System and
the 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System is up to 95% from 0°C to
45°C.
The 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System, 8164A/B Lightwave
Measurement System, and the 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.
Mainframe Operating Range Storage Range
8163A/B 0° C to +45° C-40°C to +70°C
8164A/B +10° C to +35° C-40°C to +70°C
8166A/B 0° C to +45° C -40°C to +70°C