The Agilent 8164A Lightwave Measurement System is a modular mainframe designed for optical testing in telecommunications, photonics research, and manufacturing. It hosts one dedicated tunable laser source slot and four general-purpose module slots for power meters, attenuators, return loss modules, and compact laser sources. The system delivers precise optical measurements through extensive triggering, synchronous multi-channel operation, and flexible connectivity options including GPIB, LAN, RS-232C, and PC Card interfaces.
– Technical Specifications
• Module Architecture: 1 TLS slot + 4 compact module slots
• Display: Graphical 600 × 400 point resolution; monochrome 190 × 300 point; up to 6½ digits (user configurable); resolution 0.0001 dB/dBm, 0.01 pW to 10 pW
• Data Acquisition: 4,000 measurement results per channel (12,000 remotely); selectable averaging time 1 s to 23:59 h; selectable total acquisition time 1 s to 23:59 h
• Triggering: True synchronous triggering across all channels; configurable hardware trigger I/O; extended system trigger and clocking
• Interfaces: GPIB, LAN, RS-232C, Centronics printer port, PC Card, VGA, keyboard connector
• Physical: 88 mm H × 213 mm W × 380 mm L; 4.2 kg (net), 6.5 kg (shipping)
• Environmental: Operating 0°C to 45°C; storage −40°C to 70°C; <95% RH; max altitude 3,000 m; Pollution Degree 2
• Power: 100–240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±5%; max consumption 120 VA
• Storage: 3.5" floppy drive
– Key Features
• Unique mainframe supporting 816xxA tunable laser sources
• Full compatibility with 8153A and 8163A Lightwave Multimeter modules
• Built-in applications: Passive Component Test, Stability, Logging
• Extended data memory and configurable acquisition windows
– Typical Applications
• Automated optical component characterization
• Long-term signal stability monitoring
• Multi-parameter simultaneous measurement and logging
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts all modules from 8153A and 8163A series. Sole 816xA platform for 816xxA tunable laser integration. Remote operation via GPIB or LAN for integration into automated test environments.
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