The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) E6000C is a high-performance Mini-OTDR mainframe designed for installing, commissioning, and maintaining fiber optic networks. It features a bright color TFT display, rugged construction, and modular expandability, supporting a wide range of single-mode and multimode OTDR modules, power meters, visual fault locators, and light sources.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | RS-232C (serial up to 115.2 kbps), Centronics (parallel printer port), Mini-DIN (external keyboard), PCMCIA Type II slot |
| Display | 7.2-inch active matrix color TFT LCD (640 × 480 VGA) |
| Real-Time Clock | Built-in, provides time and date stamp for traces |
| User Interface Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 to 60 Hz input via external AC adapter; 18 V DC, 2.0 A output |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 290 × 194 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (including battery pack and optical module) |
Optical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | Module dependent (e.g., 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm with E6000 series optical modules) |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode and Multimode (module dependent) |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 45 dB (module dependent) |
| Event Dead Zone | Minimum 3 m (module dependent) |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | Minimum 10 m (module dependent) |
| Pulse Widths | 10 ns to 20 µs (module dependent) |
| Distance Ranges | Up to 400 km (module dependent) |
| Distance Accuracy | ±(1 m + 10^-5 × distance + sampling resolution) |
| Loss Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Group Refractive Index Range | 1.00000 to 2.00000 |
Integrated Optical Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Fault Finder Option | Yes, supports optional E6007A Visual Fault Finder sub-module |
| Optical Power Meter Option | Yes, supports optional E6006A Optical Power Meter sub-module |
| Stabilized Light Source Option | Yes, built-in optical module capability (CW or modulated) |
Test Management and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Modes | Automatic, Manual, Real-time |
| Trace File Format | Bellcore GR-196 (.SOR) |
| Internal Memory Capacity | Up to 180 traces (Bellcore format) |
| External Storage Support | PCMCIA Flash/SRAM cards, external E6005A floppy disk drive option |
| Automated Pass/Fail Analysis | Yes, customizable thresholds for splice loss, connector loss, and reflectance |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Serial Interface Connector | 9-pin D-Sub (male), RS-232C |
| Parallel Interface Connector | 25-pin D-Sub (female), Centronics compatible |
| Keyboard Connector | Mini-DIN |
| PCMCIA Slots | 1x Type I/II card slot |
Power and Battery
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable NiMH battery pack (9.6 V, 3.8 Ah) |
| Battery Operating Time | Up to 8 hours (typical power management enabled) |
| Battery Charging Time | Less than 3 hours with mainframe switched off |
| Power Management | Auto-backlight off, auto-off selectable |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight (Mainframe Only) | 1.8 kg (without battery or optical module) |
| Enclosure Material | Rugged industrial plastic with shock-absorbing protective rubber bumpers |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Relative Humidity Range | Up to 95% R.H. (non-condensing, at 40 °C) |
| Shock and Vibration Compliance | Mil-T-28800 Class 5 compliant |
| Laser Safety Classification | Class 1 / Class 2 (depending on optical options and module installed) |
Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Modules | Agilent/Keysight E6000 series OTDR modules (e.g., E6001A, E6003A/B, E6005A, E6008B, E6009A) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Data Points | Up to 16,000 |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Keyboard Support | Standard mini-DIN PS/2 style keyboard |
| Direct Printing Support | HP DeskJet, LaserJet, ThinkJet, and EPSON compatible printers via parallel interface |
Configurations & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Instruments Options | Option 020 (Optical Power Meter), Option 021 (Visual Fault Finder), Option 022 (Power Meter & VFL) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Monitor Output | 15-pin D-sub (VGA), standard on Option 003 (Color) mainframe |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Companion Software | Agilent OTDR Toolkit II for PC-based trace analysis and emulation |
Optional Power Meter Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Power Meter Wavelength Range | 800 nm to 1650 nm |
| Optional Power Meter Measurement Range | +10 dBm to -70 dBm |
Optional Visual Fault Finder Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional VFL Wavelength | 635 nm ± 10 nm |
| Optional VFL Output Power | 1 mW max. (Class II) |
Hardware Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Slot | Single slot for E60xxA/B/C OTDR modules |
Technology
Fiber Optic Testing
Applications
Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR)