Agilent
Lightwave Solution Platform
Configuration Guide
May 2005
This guide provides configuration details for the
Agilent 816xB family of mainframes and modules,
including options and accessories.
8163B Lightwave Multimeter
Main features:
• Ideal for laboratory and portable usage
• 2 compact module slots
• Built in applications:
Return Loss, Passive Component Test, Stability, Logging
• GPIB Interface for remote control
• Full backward compatibility for 815xx and 816xx series modules.
8164B Lightwave Measurement System
Main features:
• Ideal for laboratory or rack mount usage for state-of-the-art applications
• 1 extended module slot for back-loadable tunable laser sources
• 4 compact module slots
• Built in applications:
Passive Component Test, Stability, Logging
• Integrated floppy disk for direct setup and data access
• GPIB Interface for remote control
• Full backward compatibility for 815xx and 816xx series modules.
8166B Lightwave Multichannel System
Main features:
• Ideal for laboratory or rack mount usage for applications that require high port
counts
• 17 compact module slots
• GPIB Interface for remote control
• Backward compatibility for 8156x, 8157x, 8159x and 816xx series modules.
Mainframe and Module Firmware:
→ For Firmware upgrades and download tools see http://www.agilent.com/comms/octfirmware
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Module compatibility
8163B Slots 1 – 2 8164B Slot 0 8164B Slots 1 – 4 8166B Slots 1 – 17
81600B TLS family
#200, #160, #150, #140, #130 low SSE
#142, #132 high power
81980A compact TLS
81940A compact TLS
81989A compact TLS
81949A compact TLS
81944A compact TLS
81662A DFB source module
81663A DFB source module
81650A FP source module
81651A FP source module
81654A FP source module
81655A FP source module
81656A FP source module
81657A FP source module
81630B power measurement module
81634B power measurement module
81635A power measurement module
81636B power measurement module
81618A interface module
81619A dual interface module
81623B optical head
81624B optical head
81626B high power optical head
81628B high power optical head with
integrating sphere
81610A return loss module
81613A return loss module
81570A attenuator module (SM)
81571A attenuator module (SM)
81576A attenuator module with p/c
81577A attenuator module with p/c
81578A attenuator module (MM)
81591B optical switch module 1x2
81594B optical switch module 2x2
81595B optical switch module 1x4
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Legacy Module compatibility
The discontinued 8163A, 8164A and 8166A mainframes are functionally compatible with the B versions.
8163B Slots 1 – 2 8164B Slot 0 8164B Slots 1 – 4 8166B Slots 1 – 17
814xxA/B backloadable TLS modules
816xxA/B backloadable TLS modules
816xxA/B compact TLS modules X X X
Other 816xx series modules X X X
8156xA, 8157xA attenuator modules X X X
8159xA/S switch modules X X X
All other 815xx series modules X X
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81600B Tunable Laser Source family
Tunable Laser Sources
Low SSE modules
81600B #200:
1440 nm – 1640 nm
81600B #160:
1495 nm – 1640 nm
81600B #150:
1450 nm – 1590 nm
81600B #140:
1370 nm – 1495 nm
81600B #130:
1260 nm – 1375 nm
Tunable Laser
Sources
Outputs:
Low SSE and
High Power
Tunable Laser
Sources
Outputs:
High Power
only
81600B-003
with built-in
attenuator
(81600B #142 only)
OPTIONAL
MANDATORY AND MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE
For Laser Safety information see page 14
Tunable Laser Sources
High Power modules
81600B #142:
1370 nm – 1495 nm, +8.5 dBm
81600B #132:
1260 nm – 1375 nm, +9 dBm
81600B-071
PMF Straight
contact connector
Connector Interfaces
for straight connectors
2 ea required for 81600B
#200, 160, 150, 140, 130.
1 ea required for 81600B
#142, 132.
81000FI FC/PC key width 2.2 mm
81000HI E-2000/PC
81000KI SC/PC
81000LI LC/PC
81000MI MU/PC
81000SI DIN 47256/PC
81000VI ST/PC
Note: 81600B - 072 is highly recommended over 81600B - 071 to reduce front-panel reflections, which will greatly reduce interference noise and
spectral ripple in the test setup.
Connector Interfaces
for straight
connectors
Connector Interfaces
for angled connectors
81600B-072
PMF Angled
contact connector
Connector Interface
for angled connectors
2 ea required for 81600B
#200, 160, 150, 140, 130.
1 ea required for 81600B
#142, 132.
81000FI FC/APC key width 2.2 mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0 mm
81000HI E-2000/APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC,
81000VI ST/APC
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High Power Compact Tunable Laser Source modules
OPTIONAL
MANDATORY AND MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE
For Laser Safety information see page 14
Connector Interfaces for straight
connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/PC key width 2.2 mm
81000HI E-2000/PC
81000KI SC/PC
81000LI LC/PC
81000MI MU/PC
81000SI DIN 47256/PC
81000VI ST/PC
High Power
Tunable Laser Source
819xxA-071
PMF
Straight contact
connector
Connector Interfaces
for straight
connectors
Compact
module
High Power Compact Tunable Laser module
81980A Compact Tunable Laser 1465 nm – 1575 nm
81940A Compact Tunable Laser 1520 nm – 1630 nm
81989A Compact Tunable Laser 1465 nm – 1575 nm
81949A Compact Tunable Laser 1520 nm – 1630 nm
81944A Compact Tunable Laser 1525 nm – 1625 nm for PMD tester
system N3909A
819xxA-072
PMF
Angled contact
connector
Connector
Interfaces for
angled connectors
Connector Interfaces for angled connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/APC key width 2.2 mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0 mm
81000HI E-2000/APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC
81000VI ST/APC
Note: 819xxA - 072 is highly recommended over 819xxA - 071 to reduce front-panel reflections, which will
greatly reduce interference noise and spectral ripple in the test setup.
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DFB Source modules
OPTIONAL
MANDATORY AND MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE
For Laser Safety information see page 14
DFB Source
Wavelength option
Connector Interfaces
for angled contact
connectors
81662A DFB Source, +10 dBm C- and L- band
81663A DFB Source, +13 dBm C-and L-band
Wavelength determined by option number
For special wavelengths, contact Agilent.
Connector Interfaces for angled connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/APC key width 2.2 mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0 mm
81000HI E-2000/APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC
81000VI ST/APC
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Fabry-Perot Laser modules
Source Modules
SMF,
Straight contact
interface
OPTIONAL
For Laser Safety information see page 14
FP High Power Source Modules 13 dBm
81655A 1310nm
81656A 1550 nm
81657A 1310/1550 nm
FP Standard Source Modules 3 dBm
81655A #E01 850 nm
FP Standard Source Modules 0 dBm
81650A 1310 nm
81651A 1550 nm
81654A 1310/1550 nm
Connector
Interfaces for
straight
connectors
Connector Interfaces for straight connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/PC key width 2.2mm
81000HI E-2000/PC
81000KI SC/PC
81000LI LC/PC
81000MI MU/PC
81000SI DIN 47256/PC
81000VI ST/PC
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Optical Power Measurement modules
OPTIONAL
Sensor Module
Interface
(for both
angled & straight
connectors).
Connector Interfaces
Bare Fiber Connectivity
(for 81630, 81634 series)
81000BI
Optical Power measurement modules
81630B +28 dBm to –70 dBm
81634B +10 dBm to –110 dBm
81635A +10 dBm to –80 dBm (dual channel)
81636B +10 dBm to –80 dBm (Fast Power Sensor)
Connector Interfaces
1 ea required for 81630B,
81634B, and 81636B
2 ea required for 81635A
81000FI FC/PC key width 2.2mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0mm
81000KI SC/PC/APC
81000PI E-2000 PC/APC
81000SI DIN 47256 PC/APC
81000VI ST/PC/APC
81002LI LC/PC/APC
81002MI MU/PC/APC
81000BI Bare Fiber Connectivity Set for 81630B, 81634B Sensors
(not to be used for 81635A and 81636B)
81004BH 10 Bare Fiber Holder for fibers <400µm diameter
81009BH 10 Bare Fiber Holder for fibers 400 - 900µm diameter
(bare fiber)
Note: All sensor inputs are non-contact and accept both straight and angled connectors.
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Optical Heads (5 mm sensor)
OPTIONAL
For advanced accuracy
see
„Special Calibration“
options C01/02 and
C85/86
Accessories
81624CE 4 m extension cable
81624DD additional D-shape quick change adapter
81624RM Half-rack Mount Kit for 2 Heads
81625RM Rack Mount Kit for 4 Heads
Connector Adapters
(threaded)
81000BT Bare Fiber Connectivity Set
(Threaded)
81000FA FC/PC/APC
81000KA SC/PC/APC
81000VA ST
81003LA LC
81000PA E-2000
Interface Module
Optical Heads for:
Connectorized Fiber,
Bare Fiber and
Open beam NA ≤ 0.3
Connector
Adapters
(threaded).
Interface Modules
81618A Single Head Interface Module
81619A Dual Head Interface Module
Optical Heads
81623B Ge +10dBm to –80 dBm (spec for 750 – 1800nm)
81624B InGaAs +10dBm to –90 dBm
81626B InGaAs +27dBm to –70 dBm
D-Shaped Adapter 81624DD
(supplied with head)
Filter Holder
[1]
Filter / Holder
81010BL Lens for 1300/1550 nm,
single mode
81050BL Lens for 1300/1550 nm, multi
mode
Connector Adapters
(with integral D-Shape)
81624DD D-Shaped adapter not
required
81000BC Bare Fiber Connectivity
Set (D-shaped)
81001FA FC
81001KA SC
81001LA LC
81001MA MU
81001PA E-2000
81001ZA BLANK Adapter
Integral
D-Shaped Adapters
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High Power Optical Head (with integrating sphere)
OPTIONAL
Accessories
81624CE 4 m extension cable
Interface Module
High Power
Optical Head for:
Connectorized Fiber,
Bare Fiber and
Open beam NA ≤ 0.3
81628B InGaAs
+40 dBm to –60 dBm
Connector Adapters
(threaded).
Interface Modules
81618A Single Head Interface Module
81619A Dual Head Interface Module
Connector Adapters
(threaded)
81000BT Bare Fiber Connectivity Set
(Threaded)
81000FA FC/PC/APC
81000KA SC/PC/APC
81000VA ST
81003LA LC
81000PA E-2000
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Return Loss modules
OPTIONAL
For Laser Safety information see page 14
Return Loss
Module
Angled
contact interfaces
Connector Interface
for angled contacts
81610A Return Loss Module (without internal source)
81613A Return Loss Module (1310/1550 nm internal source)
Connector Interfaces for angled connectors
2 ea required for 81610A.
1 ea required for 81613A,
(2 ea required if using external source input).
81000FI FC/APC key width 2.2 mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0 mm
81000HI E-2000/APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC
81000VI ST/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
Reference Cable
81610CC Reference Cable – for calibration of all 8161xA Return Loss Modules
Connectors - DIN 47256/APC (connects to module) and FC/PC (supplied with calibrated return
loss values to open air)
An 81000SI connector interface is required to connect this cable to the module.
This cable is used for calibration only, not for measurements.
Caution: Do not make physical contact to the FC/PC connector and do not attach another
connector to it. This could change the calibrated (open) return loss values.
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81610CC
DIN 47256/APC
Standard patch
cord
81000UM 81000BR
FC/PC
or
Optical Attenuator modules
OPTIONAL
Optical Attenuators with
Straight Contact Connectors
81570A (single slot)
Optical Attenuator single-mode
applications
81578A (single slot)
Optical Attenuator multi-mode
applications
#050: 50µm fiber interface
#062: 62.5µm fiber interface
81576A (dual slot)
Optical Attenuator with
Power Control for high power
Connector Interfaces
(input and output):
2 ea required
81000FI FC/PC key width 2.2 mm
81000HI E-2000 PC
81000KI SC/PC
81000LI LC/PC
81000MI MU/PC
81000SI DIN 47256/PC
81000VI ST/PC
Optical
Attenuator
Straight Contact
Connectors
Connector
Interface for
straight
connectors
Optical
Attenuator
Angled Contact
Connectors
Connector
Interface for
angled
connectors
Optical Attenuators with
Angled Contact Connectors
81571A (single slot)
Optical Attenuator for high power
81577A (dual slot)
Optical Attenuator with
Power Control for high power
Connector Interfaces
(input and output):
2 ea required
81000FI FC/APC key width 2.2 mm
81000NI FC/APC key width 2.0 mm
81000HI E-2000 APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC
81000VI ST/APC
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Optical Switch modules
OPTIONAL
Optical Switches (multi-mode)
with Straight Contact Connectors
81591B #062 (single slot)
Optical switch 1x2 for
multi-mode applications
81594B #062 (single slot)
Optical switch 2x2 for
multi-mode applications
81595B #062 (single slot)
Optical switch 1x4 for
multi-mode applications
Multi-mode
Optical Switch
with
Straight Contact
FC/PC
Connectors
Single-mode
Optical Switch
with
Angled Contact
FC/APC – R
Connectors
(key width
2.0mm)
Optical Switches (single-mode)
with Angled Contact Connectors
81591B #009 (single slot)
Optical switch 1x2 for
single-mode applications
81594B #009 (single slot)
Optical switch 2x2 for
single-mode applications
81595B #009 (single slot)
Optical switch 1x4 for
single-mode applications
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Laser Safety Information
81613A 1310/1550nm RL
81650A 1310 nm FP
81651A 1550 nm FP
81654A 1310/1550 nm
The laser sources listed directly above are classified as
Class 1 according to IEC 60825-1 (2001).
All laser sources comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50,
dated 2001-July-26.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
(IEC 60 825-1 / 2001)
81655A #E01 850 nm FP
81655A 1310 nm FP
81656A 1550 nm FP
81657A 1310/1550 nm FP
81662A C- and L-Band DFB
81663A C-band DFB
81600B #200 1440 nm – 1640 nm All-band TLS
81600B #140 1370 nm – 1495 nm low SSE TLS
81600B #150 1450 nm – 1590 nm low SSE TLS
81600B #160 1495 nm – 1640 nm low SSE TLS
81600B #130 1260 nm – 1375 nm low SSE TLS
81600B #132 1260 nm – 1375 nm high power TLS
81600B #142 1370 nm – 1495 nm high power TLS
81940A 1520 nm – 1630 nm compact TLS
81944A 1525 nm – 1625 nm compact TLS
81949A 1520 nm – 1630 nm compact TLS
81980A 1465 nm – 1575 nm compact TLS
81989A 1465 nm – 1575 nm compact TLS
All laser sources specified directly above are classified
as Class 1M according to IEC 60825-1 (2001).
All laser sources comply with 21 CFR 1040.10
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50,
dated 2001-July-26.
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