The HP 81533B Optical Head Interface is a module that connects optical sensor heads to HP/Agilent/Keysight optical power meters and compatible instruments. It provides the standardized physical and electrical interface necessary for precise optical power measurements, optical loss characterization, and related optical parameter analysis across multiple wavelengths. The interface accepts various optical sensor heads with standard connectors and facilitates data communication between the connected optical head and the host instrument through proprietary Hewlett-Packard protocols.
Technical Specifications
• Model: HP 81533B
• Product Type: Optical Head Interface Module
• Host Interface: Dedicated interface slot or connector on optical power meter
• Sensor Interface: Accepts HP optical sensor heads; connector types vary by sensor head (SC, FC, LC, universal optical connectors)
• Data Interface: Proprietary HP protocol for host instrument communication
• Power: Supplied by host optical power meter; voltage and current dependent on host instrument specifications
– Key Features
• Enables connection of multiple optical sensor head types to a single instrument
• Supports optical power measurement across various wavelengths
• Facilitates precise data transfer between optical heads and host instrument
• Operates in laboratory and field environments within specified parameters
– Typical Applications
• Fiber optic network testing and characterization
• Optical component manufacturing and quality control
• Telecommunications research and development
– Compatibility & Integration
The HP 81533B integrates with HP, Agilent, and Keysight optical power meters and instruments supporting the 81533B interface standard. Physical dimensions and weight are minimal, designed for integration within the host instrument chassis. Module installation occurs via the dedicated interface slot on the host meter.
