The Keysight 8164B mainframe is the basis platform for optical component test that can host one of the Keysight tunable laser sources and up to 4 compact modules. Update: remote programming can now use the LAN or GPIB interface.
The Keysight 8164B Lightwave Measurement System is the ideal mainframe for test solutions of fast and accurate optical applications because it hosts one of Keysight's high-end tunable laser sources and up to four compact modules.
| KEY FEATURES |
| 1 slot for hosting a tunable laser source |
| 4 slots for hosting power modules, return loss modules, compact tunable lasers, or fixed laser sources |
| built-in applications: (passive component test, stability, logging) |
| extensive triggering functionality |
| both LAN and GPIB interface for remote control |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Model: 8164B Lightwave Multimeter |
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| Feature | Description |
| Display | Graphical active color display, 640 x 480 points visible
4 updates per second
VGA connector for external monitor
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| Compatibility | The Keysight 8164B mainframe supports all 8153A Series and 8163A & B Series modules. 1 |
| Trigger | True synchronous on all channels.
Max. 100 kHz for triggering and 1 MHz (50% duty cycle) for external digital modulation.
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| Environmental | Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
Operating Temperature: +10 °C to +35 °C
Humidity: < 80% rH from 10 °C to 35 °C
(The products are designed for pollution degree 2 The maximum operation altitude is 2000 m)
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| Power | AC 100 to 240 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz , 280 VA max. |
Dimensions
(height x width x length)
| 145 mm x 426 mm x 545 mm
5.8” x 16.9” x 21.6”
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| Weight | net: 20 kg
shipping: 23 kg
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| GPIB Capability | All modes and parameters accessible via GP-IB interface |
| GPIB Interface Function Codes 2 | SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR0, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0. SCPI Standard |
| GPIB Interface Performance | Max. 300 kB/sec (burst data rate during read of 12001 data points from power meter) |
| Local Area Network (LAN) | 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port |
| Parallel Printer Interface | Centronics |
| RS232 Interface: max. baud rate | 115200 bps |
| Number of Modules | 4/1 modules |
| OPTIONS |
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| 8164B-1CM | Rack mount kit (5063-9214) |
| 8164B-1CN | Front handle kit (5063-9227) |
| 08163-44101 | Filler panel for empty slots (compact slots only) |
| 81645A | Filler module for 8164B mainframe (Slot 0) |
NOTE:
1 Keysight 8163B Series modules are NOT compatible with the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter.
2 For code compatibility to the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter please refer to the mainframe’s Programming Guide, part number 08164-90B65.
