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W A R N I N G
W A R N I N G
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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, etc.).
You MUST return instruments with malfunctioning laser modules to an Agilent Technologies
Sales/Service Center for repair and calibration.
Line Power Requirements
The Agilent 81570A, 71A, 78A Variable Optical Attenuator modules and Agilent 81576A,
77A Variable Optical Attenuator modules with Power Control operate when installed in the
Agilent 8163A and B Lightwave Multimeters, the Agilent 8164A and B Lightwave
Measurement Systems, or the Agilent 8166A and B Lightwave Multichannel Systems.
Within this User's Guide, these instruments are collectively referred to as 'mainframes'.
Operating Environment
The safety information in your mainframe's User's Guide summarizes the operating ranges
for the Agilent 81570A, 71A, 78A Variable Optical Attenuator modules and Agilent
81576A, 77A Variable Optical Attenuator modules with Power Control. In order for these
modules to meet specifications, the operating environment must be within the limits
specified for your mainframe.
Storage and Shipment
Agilent 81570A, 71A, 78A Variable Optical Attenuator modules and Agilent 81576A, 77A
Variable Optical Attenuator modules with Power Control can be stored or shipped at
temperatures between
-40°C and +70°C.
Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it.
Environmental Information
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The
affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/ electronic product in
domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I,
this product is classed as a "Monitoring and Control instrumentation" product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see
www.agilent.com/environment/product/
Agilent 81570A, 71A, 76A, 77A & 78A Variable Optical Attenuators, Eigth Edition
for more information.
Safety Summary
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