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HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter &
HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
User’s Guide
Safety Summary
Safety Considerations
The following general safety precautions must be observed during
all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Hewlett-Packard
Company assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with these requirements.
General This is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with
terminal for protective earthing) and has been manufactured and
tested according to international safety standards.
Before operation, you should review the instrument and manual for
safety markings and instructions. You must follow these to ensure
safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition.
Some HP 8164A circuits are powered whenever the instrument is
connected to the AC power source. To disconnect from the line
power,disconnect the power cord either at the rear power inlet or at
the AC line power source (receptacle). One of these must always be
accessible. If the instrument is in a cabinet, it must be disconnected
from the line power by the system’s line power switch.
WARNINGTo avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests
when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer
enclosure (covers, panels, and so on).
Line Power Requirements
The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter can operate from the singlephase AC power source that supplies between 100 V and 240 V at a
frequency in the range 50 to 60 Hz. The maximum power
consumption is 120 VA with all options installed.
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Safety Summary
The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System can operate from
any single-phase AC power source that supplies between 100 V and
240 V at a frequency in the range from 50 to 60 Hz. The maximum
power consumption is 270 VA with all options installed.
Line Power Cable
In accordance with international safety standards, the instrument
has a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate
AC power receptacle, this cable earths the instrument cabinet. The
type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the
country of destination. Please refer to the figure below for the part
numbers of available power cables.
WARNINGTo avoid the possibility of injury or death, you must observe the
following precautions before switching on the instrument.
• If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer for
voltage reduction, ensure that the Common terminal connects to the
earth pole of the power source.
• Insert the power cable plug only into a socket outlet provided with a
protective earth contact. Do not negate this protective action by the
using an extension cord without a protective conductor.
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Safety Summary
• Beforeswitching on the instrument, the protective earth terminal of
the instrument must be connected to a protectiveconductor. You can
do this by using the power cord supplied with the instrument.
• Do not interrupt the protective earth connection intentionally.
The following work must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
All local electrical codes must be strictly observed. If the plug on
the cable does not fit the power outlet, or if the cable is to be
attached to a terminal block, cut the cable at the plug end and rewire
it.
The color coding used in the cable depends on the cable supplied. If
you are connecting a new plug, it should meet the local safety
requirements and include the following features:
• Adequate load-carrying capacity (see table of specifications).
• Ground connection.
• Cable clamp.
Operating Environment
WARNINGThe HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter & HP 8164A Lightwave
Measurement System is not designed for outdoor use. To prevent
potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose the instrument to rain or
other excessive moisture.
Input/Output Signals
CAUTIONThere are two input BNC connectors: the Remote Interlock Connector and
the Trigger Input, see page 152. These are TTL inputs. A maximum of 5 V
can be applied as an external voltage to either of these input connectors.
There is one output BNC connector: the Trigger Output, see page 152. This
is a TTL output. Do not apply an external voltage to this connector.
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Safety Summary
Additional safety requirements
Operation - Before applying power Comply with the installation
section. Additionally, the following shall be observed:
• Do not remove instrument covers when operating.
• Before the instrument is switched on, all protective earth
terminals, extension cords, auto-transformers and devices
connected to it should be connected to a protective earth via a
ground socket. Any interruption of the protective earth
grounding will cause a potential shock hazard that could result
in serious personal injury.
• Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the
instrument must be made inoperative and be secured against any
unintended operation.
• There is no user-replaceable fuse in this instrument. The use of
repaired fuses and the short-circuiting of fuseholders must be
avoided.
• Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power
supplied to the instrument while protective covers are removed.
Be aware that energy at many points may, if contacted, result in
personal injury.
• Any adjustments, maintenance, and repair of the opened
instrument under voltageshould be avoidedas much as possible,
and when unavoidable, should be carried out only by a skilled
person who is aware of the hazard involved. Do not attempt
internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. Do not replace
components with power cable connected.
• Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the instrument.
• Be aware that capacitors inside the instrument may still be
charged even if the instrument has been disconnected from its
source of supply.
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Safety Summary
Safety Symbols
The apparatus will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary
for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the
apparatus against damage.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Frame or chassis terminal.
Protective conductor terminal.
Hazardous laser radiation.
WARNINGTheWARNINGsign denotes a hazard. It callsattention to a procedure,
practice or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING sign until theindicated conditions are fully understood and
met.
CAUTIONThe CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the equipment.
Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
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Safety Summary
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Source
Modules
HP 81680AHP 81682AHP 81640AHP 81689A
Laser TypeFabry
Perot-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to 21
CFR 1040.10 (USA)
Permissible Output Power (CW)<20 mW<20 mW<20 mW<20 mW
Beam Diameter9 µm9µm9µm9µm
Numerical Aperture0.10.10.10.1
Wavelength1200-1670 nm1200-1670 nm1200-1670 nm1200-1670 nm
Laser Class
USA (All Tunable Laser Source Modules HP 81640A/80A/82A/89A)
These laser safety warning labels are fixed on the outsideof the HP 8164A
Lightwave Measurement System before shipment.
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Safety Summary
Non-USA (All Tunable Laser Source Modules HP 81640A/80A/82A/89A)
These laser safety warning labels are fixed on the outside of the HP 8164A
Lightwave Measurement System before shipment.
A sheet of laser safety warningsis included with the lasermodule. You
MUST stick the labels in the local language onto the outside of the
instrument, in a position where they are clearly visible to anyone using
the instrument.
You MUST return instruments with malfunctioning laser boxes to
an HP Service Center for repair and calibration.
The laser module has a built in safety circuitry which will disable
the optical output in the case of a fault condition.
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Safety Summary
WARNINGUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified for the laser source may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
WARNINGRefer Servicing only to qualified and authorized personnel.
WARNINGDo not enable the laser when there is no fiber attached to the optical
output connector.
Tunable Laser SourceModules and Laser Source Modules have optical
output connectors.
The laser is enabled by pressing the gray button beside the optical
output connector on the front panel of the module. The laser is enabled
when the green LED on the front panel of the instrument is lit.
WARNINGUnder no circumstances look into the end of an optical cable attached
to the optical output when the device is operational.
The laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight.
WARNINGThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
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Safety Summary
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Safety Summary
The Structure of this Manual
This manual is divided into 3 categories:
• Getting Started
This section gives an introduction to the instrument. and aims to
make the instrument familiar to you: Chapters 1 and 2.
• How to Use Modules
This is the information on how to control modules from the front
panel: Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
• Additional Information
This is supporting information of a non-operational nature. this
contains installation information, accessories, specifications,
function tests, and cleaning procedures: Appendixes A to E.
Conventions used in this manual
• Hardkeys are indicated by small capitals, for example, CONFIG,
or CHANNEL.
• Softkeys are indicated by normal text enclosed in square
brackets, for example, [Zoom] or [Cancel].
• Parameters are indicated by small capitals enclosed by square
brackets, for example, [RANGE MODE], or [MINMAX MODE].
• Menu items are indicated by small capitals enclosed in brackets,
User Interface Features ....................................................... 32
Introducing Softkeys 32
Introducing Hardkeys 32
Special Module States 32
Slot and Channel Numbers 32
How to Navigate/Modify the Display ................................ 33
Overview Screen 33
How to Use the Cursor Key 34
How to Use the Numerical Keypad 35
How to Use the Modify Knob 35
How to Change Channel 36
How to Access the Details Screen 36
How to Access the Menu 38
How to Change the System Configuration 39
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Table of Contents
1.4 How to Change the Value of a Parameter ........... 41
How to Select a Parameter ..................................................42
How to Accept the New Value of a Parameter ...................42
How to Make a Big Change to a Continuous Parameter .....42
How to Make a Small Change to a Continuous Parameter 43
How to Change a Discrete Parameter .................................44
How to Set All Parameters to Their Default Values ...........45
If You Make a Mistake ........................................................45
If the Parameter Changes to Different Value ......................45
1.5 A Sample Session .................................................... 46
How to Measure the Power of a Modulated Signal ............46
2 Additional Features
2.1 Using the System Utilities ...................................... 51
How to Set the Backlight & Contrast ..................................52
To Set the Contrast 52
How to Set the HP-IB Address ...........................................53
How to Lock/Unlock the Instrument ...................................54
How to Change the Password ..............................................56
If You Forget Your Password .............................................56
How to Set the Trigger Configuration .................................56
How to Get Information About Modules ............................57
How to Get Information About the Mainframe ..................58
2.2 How to Connect an External Monitor .................. 59
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3 Power Measurement
3.1 How to Measure Power ..........................................63
The Power Value ................................................................ 63
How to Set the Number of Digits 63
How to Set the Power Unit ................................................. 64
What are the Power Units ? 64
How to Set the Calibration Offset ...................................... 66
How to Set the Reference Level ......................................... 67
How to Input a Reference Level 67
Howto Set the ReferenceValue to the Current Power
Value 68
How to Reference Another Power Measurement
Channel 68
How to Set the Wavelength ................................................ 70
How to Remove Electrical Offsets ..................................... 70
How to Choose the Range Mode ........................................ 73
How to Set the Range ......................................................... 74
Upper Power Limit and Resolution 80
How to Set the Averaging Time ......................................... 80
How to Choose the MinMax Mode .................................... 81
How to Turn Off MinMax Mode ........................................84
How to Hold the Screen ...................................................... 85
4 Laser Sources
4.1 How to Use Laser Source Modules ........................89
The Laser Wavelength Value ............................................. 89
Dual-Wavelength Laser Source Modules 90
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How to Enable/Disable Laser Output ..................................90
How to Set Attenuation .......................................................91
How to Modulate the Optical Output ..................................92
How to Change Modulation Source 92
How to Modulate the Output Signal 93
5 Tunable Lasers
5.1 What is a Tunable Laser ? .................................... 97
5.2 How to Set the Power ............................................. 97
How to Set the Output Power of a CW Signal ....................98
How to Set Output Power 98
How to Set the Optical Output 98
How to Set the Optical Output 101
How to Enable the Optical Output 101
How to Set Power and Attenuation 102
What is Excessive Power ? ..................................................104
The Analog Output ..............................................................105
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as an Analog
Output 106
5.3 How to Set the Wavelength ................................... 106
Wavelength Range ..............................................................106
How to Set the Wavelength Directly ...................................107
How to Set a Relative Wavelength .....................................107
How to Change the Output Wavelength 108
How to Set the Base Wavelength 109
How to Change the Frequency Offset 109
5.4 How to Perform a Wavelength Sweep ................. 109
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What is a Wavelength Sweep ? .......................................... 109
How to Set the Wavelength Sweep .................................... 110
The Sweep Parameters 110
How to Set the Repeat Mode 110
How to Set the Maximum Power for the Sweep
Range 111
How to Perform a Sweep .................................................... 111
How to Execute a Stepped Sweep 112
How to Execute a Continuous Sweep 114
How to Perform a Manual Sweep 115
5.5 How to Modulate a Signal ......................................116
How to Use the Internal Modulation .................................. 117
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal
117
How to Set theFrequency ofa ModulatedSignal 117
How to Set the Modulation Mode 117
How to Use External Modulation ....................................... 118
External Digital Modulation 118
External Analog Modulation 119
Wavelength Locking 120
External Digital Modulation using Input Trigger
Connector 121
How to Increase Linewidth 122
How to Set the Output Power of a Modulated Signal
123
How to Configure the Modulation Output ......................... 123
How to Set the BNC Output Line Mode as a Modulation Output 123
How to Set the Modulation Output Mode 123
5.6 How to Use Triggers ...............................................124
How to Use Input Triggering .............................................. 124
How to Use Output Triggering ........................................... 125
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5.7 How to Use Auxiliary Functions ........................... 127
Storage Position ...................................................................141
Carrying the Instrument ......................................................142
A.5 Using Modules ....................................................... 143
How to Fit and Remove Modules .......................................143
How to Remove a Front-Loadable Module 144
How to Fit a Front-Loadable Module 145
How to Remove a Back-Loadable Module 146
How to Fit a Back-Loadable Module 148
Adding a Connector Interface .............................................149
D.1 Performance Test Instructions .............................179
Display/Key Functional Test .............................................. 179
Testing Hardkeys 179
Testing the Softkeys and the Cursor Key 180
Testing the Softkeys and the Enter Key 180
Testing the the Modify Knob 181
Testing the Number Keys 182
Module Interaction Test ...................................................... 182
Test of the Tunable Laser Module Channel (Slot 0)
183
HP-IB Interface Test (Optional) ......................................... 184
D.2 Test Record .............................................................185
F.1 Firmware Update Process ..................................... 201
How to Get a Firmware Update ..........................................201
Download Firmware Update from Internet 201
Firmware Update Request Card 201
How to Update Firmware ....................................................203
How to Update Firmware from the Internet 203
How to Update Firmware from CD-ROM 203
How to Update Firmware from Floppy Disk 203
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1Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the features of the HP 8163A Lightwave
Multimeter and the HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System.
Here you will find a quick description of the instrument, how to use
the user interface and how to perform a simple sample session.
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Getting Started
The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter
This chapter introduces the features of the HP 8163A Lightwave
Multimeter and the HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
and gives you the opportunity to learn how to operate the
instrument.
The central element of the instrument is the HP 8163A Lightwave
Multimeter and the HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
mainframes. You customize the instrument using plug-in modules
and changeable fiber-connector interfaces. You can use this
instrument as a tunable laser source and also to take associated
measurements.
1.1 The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter
Figure 1-1The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter Mainframe
The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter is a high-performance
optical multimeter for the characterization and evaluation of optical
components.
It’s modular format makes it flexible enough to meet changing
needs when measuring optical power, power loss, or return loss for
single or multi-mode components.
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Getting Started
The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter mainframe has two slim
module slots. The system can host up to two front-loadable
modules, of any combination of the following types:
•the HP 81689A Tunable Laser,
•Power Sensors,
•fixed wavelength Laser Sources, and
•Interface Modules for Optical Heads.
The front-loadable module slots support all modules designed for
the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter except the HP 81534A
Return Loss Module, which may be supported by later firmware
releases.
1.2 The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement
System
Figure 1-2The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System Mainframe
The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System mainframe has
one large and four slim module slots.
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Getting Started
The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
The system can host:
1one back-loadable Tunable Laser module
2andup to four front-loadable modules,of any combinationof the
following types:
•HP 81689A Tunable Laser,
•Power Sensors,
•fixed wavelength Laser Sources, and
•Interface Modules for Optical Heads.
The front-loadable module slots support all modules designed for
the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter except the HP 81534A
Return Loss Module, which may be supported by later firmware
releases.
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Getting Started
A Description of the User Interface
1.3 A Description of the User Interface
Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 show the user interface of the HP 8164A
and the HP 8163A, respectively, and the names used in this manual
to describe the groups of keys.
Display Key Key
Enter Channel
Cursor Key
Numeric
Power Key Hardkeys Softkeys Keypad
Figure 1-3The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System User Interface
The HP 8163A does not provide the following two features of the
HP 8164A’s user interface:
Modify
Knob
•the Modify Knob, and
•the Numeric Keypad.
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