Keysight (Agilent) 8164A Users Guide

HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter & HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
User’s Guide
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Subject Matter
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Warranty
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For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to HP from another country.
HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use with an instrument will exe­cute its programming instruc­tions when properly installed on that instrument. HP does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, software, or firmwarewill be uninterrupted or error free.
Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate mainte­nance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unau­thorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environ­mental specifications for the product, or improper site prepa­ration or maintenance.
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Assistance
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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certi­fies that this product met its pub­lished specifications at the time of shipment from the factory.
Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST (for­merly the United States National Bureau of Standards, NBS) to the extent allowed by the Insti­tutes’s calibration facility,and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organi­zation members.
ISO 9001 Certification
Produced to ISO 9001 interna­tional quality system standard as part of our objective of continu­ally increasing customer satis­faction through improved process control.
08164-91011 E0599 First Edition:
E0599: May1999 Firmware Revision:
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Hewlett-Packard GmbH Herrenberger Str. 130 71034 Böblingen Germany
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.
WARNING To 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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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.
WARNING To 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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• 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

WARNING The 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

CAUTION There 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 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.
WARNING TheWARNINGsign 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.
CAUTION The 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 81680A HP 81682A HP 81640A HP 81689A
Laser Type Fabry
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 Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm9µm Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Wavelength 1200-1670 nm 1200-1670 nm 1200-1670 nm 1200-1670 nm Laser Class
According to
IEC 825-1 (Non-USA)
EN 60825-1 Europe
Permissible Output Power (CW) <20 mW <20 mW <20 mW <20 mW Beam Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm9µm Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Wavelength 1400-1670 nm 1400-1670 nm 1400-1670 nm 1400-1670 nm
IIIb IIIb IIIb IIIb
3A 3A 3A 3A
Fabry
Perot-Laser
InGaAsP
Fabry
Perot-Laser
InGaAsP
Fabry
Perot-Laser
InGaAsP
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Safety Summary
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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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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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WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified for the laser source may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING Refer Servicing only to qualified and authorized personnel.
WARNING Do 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.
WARNING Under 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.
WARNING The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
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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,
for example, <MINMAX>, or <CONTINUOUS>.
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Safety Considerations ......................................................... 4
Line Power Requirements 4 Line Power Cable 5 Operating Environment 6 Input/Output Signals 6
Additional safety requirements ...........................................7
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Source Modules 9
1 Getting Started
1.1 The HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter ..................27
1.2 The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System .28
1.3 A Description of the User Interface .......................30
Password ............................................................................. 31
If You Forget Your Password 31
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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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
Automatic Realignment .......................................................127
How to Perform a Wavelength Zero ...................................128
A Installation and Maintenance
A.1 Safety Considerations ........................................... 133
A.2 Initial Inspection ................................................... 133
A.3 AC Line Power Supply Requirements ................ 134
Line Power Cable ................................................................134
Changing the Battery ...........................................................137
Changing the Fuse ...............................................................138
A.4 Operating and Storage Environment .................. 138
Temperature ........................................................................139
Humidity ..............................................................................139
Storage and Shipment ..........................................................139
Instrument Cooling ..............................................................139
Operating Position 140
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
Protecting Empty Module Slots ..........................................150
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Fitting Blind Panels for Front-Loadable Module Slots 150 Fitting a Filler Module for Back-Loadable Module Slots 151
A.6 Input and Output Connectors ...............................152
A.7 HP-IB Interface ......................................................153
Cables and Adapters ........................................................... 154
Connector ............................................................................ 154
A.8 HP-IB Logic Levels ................................................155
A.9 Claims and Repackaging .......................................156
Return Shipments to HP ..................................................... 156
Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices ....................... 157
United States 157 Canada 157 Europe 157 Japan 157 Latin America 158 Australia/New Zealand 158 Asia Pacific 158
B Accessories
B.1 Instrument and Options - HP 8163A ....................161
Modules .............................................................................. 161
User’s Guides ..................................................................... 161
B.2 Instrument and Options - HP 8164A ....................162
Modules .............................................................................. 162
HP 81645A Filler Module .................................................. 162
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Options ................................................................................163
Option 003 - HP 81682A 163 Option 021 - HP 81689A 163 Option 022 - HP 81689A 163 Option 071 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules 163 Option 072 - All Tunable Laser Source Modules 163
User’s Guides ......................................................................164
B.3 HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter Modules ........ 164
B.4 HP-IB Cables and Adapters ................................. 166
C Specifications
C.1 HP 8163A Specifications ...................................... 169
C.2 HP 8164A Specifications. ..................................... 170
C.3 Declaration of Conformity .................................. 172
HP 8163A Lightwave Multimeter .......................................172
Supplementary Information .................................................172
HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System ......................173
Supplementary Information .................................................174
D Performance Tests
Equipment Required ............................................................177
Test Record .........................................................................177
Test Failure ..........................................................................178
Instruments Specifications ..................................................178
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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
E Cleaning Procedures
E.1 Cleaning Materials ................................................195
E.2 Cleaning Instrument Housing ..............................195
E.3 Cleaning Fiber/Panel Connectors ........................196
E.4 Cleaning Connector Interfaces ............................196
E.5 Cleaning Connector Bushings ..............................197
E.6 Cleaning Detector Windows .................................197
E.7 Cleaning Lens Adapters ........................................197
E.8 Cleaning Detector Lens Interfaces .......................198
F Firmware Updates
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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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1 Getting 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 1-1 The 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 1-2 The 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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The HP 8164A Lightwave Measurement System
The system can host:
1 one back-loadable Tunable Laser module 2 andup 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 1-3 The 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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