Agilent Technologies 86122A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent 86122A
Multi-Wavelength Meter
User's Guide

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86122-90004
Edition
Second edition, November 2004
First edition, July 2003
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notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood
and met.

Warnings and Notices
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of injury or death, you must observe the following
precautions before switching on the instrument.
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.
WARNING
Never look directly into the end of a fiber or a connector, unless you are
absolutely certain that there is no signal in the fiber.

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Contents
Setting Up the 86122A 9
General Safety Considerations 10
Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 15
Options and Accessories 16
Step 2. Consider Environmental Specifications 18
Step 3. Configure for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use 20
Step 4. Connect a Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) 22
Step 5. Connect the Line Cord 23
Line Power Cable 24
Step 6. Turn On the Line Power 25
Interacting With the Display 26
Step 7. Calibrate the Touch Screen (Optional) 27
Step 8. Set the Time and Date 29
Step 9. Set the System Standby Mode 30
Step 10. Add a Printer 32
Step 11. Avoid costly repairs 36
Step 12. For More Information 37
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 38
Choosing the Right Connector 38
Inspecting Connectors 41
Cleaning Connectors 45
Returning the Instrument for Service 49
Preparing the instrument for shipping 50
Agilent Technologies Service Offices 52
Call Center 52
Service Center 52
Hard Drive Backup and Recovery 53
Create a New System Utility Disk 54
Working in Comfort 55
About Repetitive Strain Injury 56
Mice and Other Input Devices 58

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Using the 86122A 59
Introduction 60
Differences Between the 86122A and the 86120C 61
Differences in General Operation 62
Differences in Remote Commands 63
Front and Rear Panel Features 64
Rear Panel 64
Front Panel 65
Main Screen Layout 66
Graphs and Tables 68
Front Panel Buttons 69
Menus 71
86122A Dialog Box Operation 75
Making Measurements 76
Step 1. Consider Measurement Limitations 76
Step 2. Select Basic Measurement Setup Parameters 78
Step 3. Define Laser-Line Peaks 81
Step 4. Make Measurements 83
Step 5. Adjust the Graph to Your Preference 86
Step 6. Save Measurement Results 89
Using the Built-In Information System 93
Introduction 94
The 86122A Help Contents 95
Description of the Contents Topics 96
Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings 98
Hiding the Help 99
Printing the Contents of a Topic 100
Selecting the Help Language 101
Specifications and Regulatory Information 103
Specifications 104
Laser Safety Information 107

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Compliance with German Noise Requirements 108
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements 108
Declaration of Conformity 109

8Agilent 86122A Multi-Wavelength Meter, Second Edition

Agilent 86122A Multi-Wavelength Meter, Second Edition 9
1
Setting Up the 86122A
General Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 1. Inspect the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 2. Consider Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 3. Configure for Bench Top or Rack Mount Use . . . . . . . .20
Step 4. Connect a Keyboard and Mouse (Optional). . . . . . . . . .22
Step 5. Connect the Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Step 6. Turn On the Line Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Step 7. Calibrate the Touch Screen (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Step 8. Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Step 9. Set the System Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Step 10. Add a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Step 11. Avoid costly repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Step 12. For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements . . . . 38
Returning the Instrument for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Agilent Technologies Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Hard Drive Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
This chapter shows you how to properly set up your 86122A. Follow the
setup steps in the order presented. In addition, you will learn how to use
proper optical connection cleaning techniques to avoid costly repairs.
Lastly, this chapter explains how to return your instrument for service.

Setting Up the 86122A General Safety Considerations
10 Agilent 86122A Multi-Wavelength Meter, Second Edition
General Safety Considerations
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the
standards listed in the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has
been supplied in a safe condition. The documentation contains information
and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation
and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
Safety Symbols
The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
damage to or destruction of the product. Do not proceed beyond a
caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and
met.
CAUTION
The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a
procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning
sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING