Agilent 8156A
Optical Attenuator
Configuration Guide
The Agilent 8156A is a high performance optical attenuator for single and
multimode optical fiber transmission systems. It is available in various
configurations for best possible match to the most common applications.
This configuration guide describes the options available and how they
should be ordered. Options cannot be used without the mainframe Agilent
8156A and two or three connector interfaces, such as the Agilent 81000FI.
The Agilent 8156A is produced to the ISO 9001 international quality
system standard as part of Agilent´s commitment to continually increasing
customer satisfaction through improved quality control.
Agilent 8156A
Mainframe
Agilent 8156A
Option 350
multimode
50/125µm
Agilent
81000AI
connector
Interface
Diamond
-
Back Reflector Setup for Option 100,101,121
Agilent 8156A
Agilent
81000GI
connector
Interface
Agilent 8156A
Option 100
single-mode
>35dB
return loss
Agilent
81000VI
connector
Interface
ST
Output Port
Agilent 8156A
Option 101
single-mode
>45dB
return loss
Agilent
81000WI
connector
Interface
Biconic
Agilent 81000AI
Connector Interface
Diamond HMS-10
Agilent
81000FI
connector
Interface
FC
PC/SPC
Agilent 8156A
Option 121
single-mode
monitor
Agilent
81000KI
connector
Interface
SC
PC/APC
Agilent 81000BR
Agilent 8156A
Option 201
single-mode
>60dB
return loss
Option 203
Back
Reflector Kit
Reference
Reflector
Agilent
81000SI
connector
Interface
DIN 47256
DIN 4108
Agilent 8156A
Option 221
single-mode
monitor
Agilent
81000NI
connector
Interface
FC/APC
Back Reflector Setup for Option 201,221
Agilent 8156A
Output Port
2
Agilent 81000SI
Connector
Interface
DIN 4108
Agilent 81113PC
Pathcord
Agilent 81000FI
Connector
Interface
FC/PC/
SPC/APC
Option 203 Back reflector Kit
Agilent 81000UM
Universal
Trough
Adapter
Agilent 81000BR
Reference
Monitor
Agilent 8156A:
Non-modular mainframe for optical
attenuator
Option 100:
Standard performance version with 35dB
return loss and straight contact
connectors; two connector interfaces
required
Option 101:
High performance version with 45dB
return loss and straight contact
connectors; two connector interfaces
required.
Option 201:
High performance version with 60dB
return loss and angled contact
connectors; two connector interfaces
required.
Option 121:
High performance version with 45dB
return loss and straight contact
connectors built-in monitor output (13dB
tap), three connector interfaces required
Option 221:
High performance version with 60dB
return loss and angled contact connectors
built-in monitor output (13dB tap), three
connector interfaces required
Option 350:
Standard performence version for
µm multimode fibers; two
50/125
conector interfaces required
3
Agilent Technologies’ Test and Measurement Support, Services, and Assistance
Agilent Technologies aims to maximize the value you receive, while minimizing your risk and problems. We strive to ensure that you get the
test and measurement capabilities you paid for and obtain the support you need. Our extensive support resources and services can help you
choose the right Agilent products for your applications and apply them successfully. Every instrument and system we sell has a global
warranty. Support is available for at least five years beyond the production life of the product. Two concepts underlie Agilent's overall support
policy: "Our Promise" and "Your Advantage."
Our Promise
Our Promise means your Agilent test and measurement equipment will meet its advertised performance and functionality. When you are
choosing new equipment, we will help you with product information, including realistic performance specifications and practical
recommendations from experienced test engineers. When you use Agilent equipment, we can verify that it works properly, help with product
operation, and provide basic measurement assistance for the use of specified capabilities, at no extra cost upon request. Many self-help
tools are available.
Your Advantage
Your Advantage means that Agilent offers a wide range of additional expert test and measurement services, which you can purchase
according to your unique technical and business needs. Solve problems efficiently and gain a competitive edge by contracting with us for
calibration, extra-cost upgrades, out-of-warranty repairs, and on-site education and training, as well as design, system integration, project
management, and other professional engineering services. Experienced Agilent engineers and technicians worldwide can help you maximize
your productivity, optimize the return on investment of your Agilent instruments and systems, and obtain dependable measurement accuracy
for the life of those products.
By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test & measurement needs
Online assistance:
www.agilent.com/comms/lightwave
Phone or Fax
United States:
(tel) 1 800 452 4844
Canada:
(tel) 1 877 894 4414
(fax) (905) 282-6495
Europe:
(tel) (31 20) 547 2323
(fax) (31 20) 547 2390
Japan:
(tel) (81) 426 56 7832
(fax) (81) 426 56 7840
Latin America:
(tel) (305) 269 7500
(fax) (305) 269 7599
Australia:
(tel) 1 800 629 485
(fax) (61 3) 9210 5947
New Zealand:
(tel) 0 800 738 378
(fax) 64 4 495 8950
Asia Pacific:
(tel) (852) 3197 7777
(fax) (852) 2506 9284
Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice.
Copyright c 2000 Agilent Technologies
November 05 2001
5963-3367E
Related Agilent Literature
Agilent 8156A
Optical Attenuator
Technical Specifications
P/n 5962-8631E
Loading...