The Keysight (Agilent) 86122A Multi-Wavelength Meter is a high-performance optical wavelength meter optimized for developing, manufacturing, and verifying optical components and networks. It provides accurate measurement of wavelength and power across a broad range of laser sources, featuring a built-in HeNe laser wavelength standard for exceptional absolute wavelength accuracy.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN, USB, VGA, Parallel |
| Display | 6.4-inch color TFT LCD touchscreen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | +15 °C to +35 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 325 mm × 140 mm × 430 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg |
Optical Performance & Measurement Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1270 to 1650 nm |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.3 pm |
| Power Measurement Range | -40 to +10 dBm |
| Maximum Safe Input Power | +18 dBm |
| Wavelength Resolution | 0.1 pm (0.01 GHz) |
| Absolute Power Accuracy | ±0.5 dB |
| Relative Power Accuracy (Linearity) | ±0.03 dB |
| Polarization Dependence (PDL) | ±0.15 dB |
| Tuning / Sweep Speed (Scan Time) | < 0.5 s |
| Optical Return Loss | > 35 dB |
| Reference Source | Built-in HeNe laser wavelength standard |
Multi-Wavelength & Analysis Functions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced Measurement Applications | Drift, OSNR, Data Logging, FP Laser Characterization |
| Minimum Channel Spacing | 15 GHz (approx. 120 pm at 1550 nm) |
Optical Port & Fiber Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Type Compatibility | 9/125 µm single-mode |
| Optical Connector Interface Options | Exchangeable connector adapters (FC/APC, FC/PC, SC, ST, HMS-10) |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Type | AC |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 150 VA |
| Input Line Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Input AC Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC |
Environmental & Warm-up
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Temperature for Specified Accuracy | +15 °C to +35 °C |
Physical Characteristics & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Wavelength Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.15 pm |
Power Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Display Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Measurement Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Laser Lines | 100 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 15 min |
Optical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Laser Linewidth | 200 GHz (at 1550 nm) |
| Close-in Dynamic Range (at ±30 GHz / ±0.24 nm) | 30 dB |
| Close-in Dynamic Range (at ±60 GHz / ±0.48 nm) | 35 dB |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 2000 m |
System & Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Compatibility | SCPI |
Technology
Michelson Interferometer
Applications
Optical Wavelength and Power Measurement