The HP/Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter is a modular mainframe instrument for optical power and wavelength measurements across photonic development, component testing, and manufacturing environments. Its two slim module slots accommodate all HP 8153A Series and Agilent 8163A/B Series plug-in modules, enabling flexible measurement configurations tailored to specific test requirements.
## Technical Specifications
• **Display:** 300 × 240 pixel graphical active color display with 4 updates per second
• **Power Meter Resolution:** 0.0001 dB/dBm with up to 6.5 user-definable digits; 0.01 pW to 10 pW range (module-dependent)
• **Data Acquisition:** 4000 measurement results per channel (12000 in remote mode) with configurable acquisition windows from 1 second to 23 hours 59 minutes
• **Triggering:** True synchronous triggering on all channels up to 100 kHz; external digital modulation at 1 MHz (50% duty cycle)
• **Power Requirements:** AC 100–240 V ±10%, 50–60 Hz ±5%; maximum consumption 120 VA
• **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to +45°C
• **Storage Temperature:** −40°C to +70°C
• **Humidity:** <95% RH (0°C to 55°C)
• **Altitude:** Maximum 2000 m operation
• **Dimensions:** 88 mm H × 213 mm W × 380 mm L
• **Weight:** 4.2 kg net (6.5 kg shipping)
## Key Features
• Built-in Return Loss analysis, Passive Component Test, Stability assessment, and Logging functions
• SCPI standard compliance for instrument control and automation
• Graphical display with real-time measurement updates
## Connectivity & Integration
• **GPIB:** Full parameter access with function codes SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR0, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0; 300 kB/sec burst data rate
• **LAN:** 10/100-BASE-T Ethernet
• **RS232:** Up to 115200 bps
• **Parallel Printer:** Centronics interface
## Compatibility
Supports all HP 8153A Series and Agilent 8163A/B Series modules. Agilent 8163B Series modules are incompatible with the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter mainframe.
