Agilent/Keysight 8163A Lightwave Multimeter Mainframe
The Agilent/Keysight 8163A is a lightwave multimeter designed for accurate optical power and wavelength measurements. It features a modular design, allowing for flexible configuration with various optical modules to suit different testing needs. Ideal for researchers and engineers in telecommunications and photonics.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 8163A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,589
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8163A
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8163A Lightwave Multimeter Mainframe is a modular optical test platform designed for precision power and wavelength measurements across telecommunications, photonics research, and component characterization. This compact mainframe accepts two slim, front-loadable modules from the 8153A and 8163A/B series, enabling flexible measurement configurations without redesigning test systems.
Technical Specifications
The instrument features a 190 × 300 point monochrome graphical display with 0.0001 dB/dBm resolution and user-definable readout precision up to 6.5 digits. Measurement data from all channels can be acquired synchronously at rates up to 100 kHz, with external digital modulation support at 1 MHz (50% duty cycle). The mainframe buffers 4000 measurement results per channel in local mode or 12000 when accessed remotely, with configurable data acquisition windows spanning 1 second to 23 hours 59 minutes. Power requirements are AC 100–240 V ±10%, 50–60 Hz ±5%, with consumption rated at 120 VA, 280 VA, or 450 VA maximum depending on source configuration. Operating temperature range is 0 °C to +45 °C; storage extends to −40 °C to +70 °C. Maximum operating altitude is 2000 m in humidity up to 95% RH. Physical dimensions are 88 mm H × 213 mm W × 380 mm D with net weight of 4.2 kg.Key Features
- True synchronous triggering across all channels
- GPIB interface with SCSI Standard support; 300 kB/sec burst data rate
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connectivity
- RS-232 serial interface at up to 115200 baud
- VGA external monitor output
- Centronics parallel printer interface
- Safety Class 1 design; ISO 9001 certified manufacturing
Compatibility & Integration Fully backward compatible with modules from the 8153A series and forward compatible with all 8163A/B series modules. Note that 8163B series modules are not compatible with the HP 8153A mainframe. The Keysight 8166B mainframe accepts all 8163A/B modules; the Agilent 8164A mainframe supports 8153A and 8163A modules.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±5% |
Agilent / Keysight 8163A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 8163A. Calibration covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight 8163A faults: detector contamination, damaged FC/PC input port, display failure. Common repairs include detector port cleaning or replacement, display repair, and battery or capacitor replacement in older HP/Agilent/Keysight units.
Agilent / Keysight 8163A price
This Agilent / Keysight 8163A is listed at $2,589. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 8163A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 8163A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
