The Keysight Technologies 8163B lightwave multimeter consist of two compact module slots and a graphical interface for optical component test.
The Keysight Technologies 8163B lightwave multimeter is a basic measurement tool that provides flexible modular configuration and easy control of test solutions. This mainframe is used for optical component test.
| KEY FEATURES |
| provides high resolution color display |
| consists of two slots for hosting power modules, return loss modules, compact tunable lasers, or fixed laser sources |
| includes built-in applications — return loss, passive component test, stability, and logging |
| perform remote control of extended system trigger and clocking system with both LAN and GPIB interface |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Model: 8163B Lightwave Multimeter |
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| Feature | Description |
| Display | Graphical active color display 300 x 240 points visible
4 updates per second
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| Display Resolution (power meters) | 0.0001 dB/dBm, 0.0 1pW to 10 pW (depending on power meter)
up to 6.5 digits (user definable)
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| Chipset | Mobile Intel QM57Express |
| Compatibility | The 8163B 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: 0 °C to +45 °C
Humidity: < 95% rH from 0 °C to 55 °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 to 60 Hz 5%, 120 VA max. |
Dimensions
(height x width x length)
| 88 mm x 213 mm x 380 mm
3.5” x 8.4” x 15”
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| Weight | net: 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs
shipping: 6.5 kg / 14.5 lbs
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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 | 2 modules |
| OPTIONS |
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| 8163B-1CM | Rack mount kit (5063-9240) |
| 08163-44101 | Filler panel for empty slots |
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.
