The Agilent/Keysight N1610B is a discontinued modular service advisor test tablet designed for copper and fiber loop diagnostics and general-purpose datacom testing in field, central office, and laboratory environments. Built around a 6.4-inch color VGA active matrix touchscreen and Hitachi SH3 processor running Windows CE, the N1610B accommodates hot-swappable test application modules—either a single dual-size or two single-size modules—to address diverse test requirements. PCMCIA Type II connectivity supports modems, 10Base-T NICs, and FlashROM cards for remote PC control or data management. Optional Remote Services (Option 500) enables SCPI command line interface via SACompanion software.
Technical Specifications
• Display: 6.4-inch color VGA active matrix touchscreen
• Processor: Hitachi SH3
• System Flash Memory: 12 MB
• System RAM: 16 MB
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows CE Ver. 2.0 or Advanced Windows CE
• Service Advisor OS: Ver. 1.41
• Firmware Revision: 1.13
• Hardware Revision: 609.04
• Power: Battery-powered with rechargeable NiMH smart battery
– Key Features
• Modular bay architecture for dual-size or dual single-size module configurations
• Type II PCMCIA slot supporting modem, NIC, and FlashROM card insertion
• Separate DCE and DTE port emulation and monitoring capabilities
• Datacom module support for RS-232 async (115.2 kbps), RS-232 sync (128 kbps), and RS-449/V.35/X.21/EIA-530 sync (10 Mbps)
• Optional HSSI interface for high-capacity networks up to 52 Mbps
• Optional bar coding with Bellcore CLEI Coding (Option 800)
– Typical Applications
• Copper and fiber loop diagnostics
• Serial interface troubleshooting
• Synchronous and asynchronous datacom testing
• Network element emulation and monitoring
• High-speed data network diagnostics
– Compatibility & Integration
The N1610B integrates with interchangeable test application modules such as the N1690A Datacom Tester Module. Compatibility with Agilent/HP logic analyzers and probes extends functionality for specialized applications. Remote control capability via PC requires Option 500 (Remote Services) and SACompanion software.
