The Keysight (formerly Agilent) 8163B is a modular lightwave multimeter mainframe designed for optical component testing. It provides two module slots and supports a variety of plug-in modules, including power meters, return loss modules, compact tunable lasers, and fixed laser sources, making it a flexible platform for optical test and measurement setups.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB |
| Display | Monochrome display |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 212.6 x 88 x 345 |
| Weight | 4.2 |
Mainframe & System Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Module Slots | 2 |
| Compatible Module Types | Power modules, return loss modules, compact tunable lasers, fixed laser sources |
| Built-in Applications | Return Loss, Passive Component Test, Stability, Logging |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 2000 m |
| Pollution Degree | 2 |
| Overvoltage Category | II |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 130 VA |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Language | SCPI |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | IEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1 |
Technology
Lightwave Multimeter
Applications
Optical component test