Installation and Maintenance
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Operating and Storage
Environment
The following summarizes the operating environment ranges. In order
for the Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System,
Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System, and the
Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System to meet
specifications, the operating environment must be within these limits.
The Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System, Agilent 8164A/B
Lightwave Measurement System, and the Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave
Multichannel System are not designed for outdoor use. To prevent
potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose the instrument to rain or
other excessive moisture.
Temperature
The instrument should be protected from temperature extremes and
changes in temperature that may cause condensation within it.
The storage and operating temperature for the Lightwave
Measurement System are given in the table below.
Table 17
Specified Temperature Ranges
Mainframe
Agilent 8163A/B
Agilent 8164A/B
Agilent 8166A/B
Humidity
The operating humidity for the Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave
Measurement System is < 80% from 10° C to +35° C.
The operating humidity for the Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter
System and the Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System is up
to 95% from 0°C to 45°C.
Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B, and 8166A/B User's Guide, Fourth Edition
Operating and Storage Environment
Operating Range
0° C to +45° C
+10° C to +35° C
0° C to +45° C
Storage Range
-40° C to +70° C
-40° C to +70° C
-40° C to +70° C