HP / Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter
The HP/Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter is a modular instrument designed for accurate optical power and wavelength measurements. It supports a variety of plug-in modules for different applications, offering flexibility in testing optical components and systems. Ideal for research, development, and manufacturing environments.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 8163B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,653
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8163B
This unit
The HP/Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter is a modular mainframe instrument for optical power and wavelength measurements across photonic development, component testing, and manufacturing environments. Its two slim module slots accommodate all HP 8153A Series and Agilent 8163A/B Series plug-in modules, enabling flexible measurement configurations tailored to specific test requirements.
Technical Specifications
Display: 300 × 240 pixel graphical active color display with 4 updates per second
Power Meter Resolution: 0.0001 dB/dBm with up to 6.5 user-definable digits; 0.01 pW to 10 pW range (module-dependent)
Data Acquisition: 4000 measurement results per channel (12000 in remote mode) with configurable acquisition windows from 1 second to 23 hours 59 minutes
Triggering: True synchronous triggering on all channels up to 100 kHz; external digital modulation at 1 MHz (50% duty cycle)
Power Requirements: AC 100–240 V ±10%, 50–60 Hz ±5%; maximum consumption 120 VA
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +45°C
Storage Temperature: −40°C to +70°C
Humidity: <95% RH (0°C to 55°C)
Altitude: Maximum 2000 m operation
Dimensions: 88 mm H × 213 mm W × 380 mm L
Weight: 4.2 kg net (6.5 kg shipping)
Key Features
Built-in Return Loss analysis, Passive Component Test, Stability assessment, and Logging functions
SCPI standard compliance for instrument control and automation
Graphical display with real-time measurement updates
Connectivity & Integration
GPIB: Full parameter access with function codes SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR0, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0; 300 kB/sec burst data rate
LAN: 10/100-BASE-T Ethernet
RS232: Up to 115200 bps
Parallel Printer: Centronics interface
Compatibility Supports all HP 8153A Series and Agilent 8163A/B Series modules. Agilent 8163B Series modules are incompatible with the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter mainframe.
HP / Agilent 8163B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 8163B. 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 HP / Agilent 8163B 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.
HP / Agilent 8163B price
This HP / Agilent 8163B is listed at $2,653. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 8163B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 8163B 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 →
