Agilent 8156A Optical Meter

Inquire for pricing

Please use the request form to start a calibration services quote. You may also request equipment sales or repair services.


SKU Agilent8156A Category Manufacturer Model Number

Description

A highly effective tool for managing and controlling optical signal attenuation is the Agilent Technologies 8156A Optical Attenuator Mainframe. Both single-mode and multimode fiber networks are compatible with it, and it boasts an outstanding dynamic range of 80 dB. Attenuation levels may be configured and managed easily on the mainframe due to to its user-friendliness. It also offers short reaction times, making it possible to test and monitor optical systems and components quickly. The Agilent Technologies 8156A Optical Attenuator Mainframe is an essential tool for experts in the field of optical communications, including researchers, engineers, and technicians, due to its innovative features and reliable performance.

Specifications:

– Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
– Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
– Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
– Power requirements: 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC, 48-440 Hz
– Power consumption: 170 VA maximum
– Communication interfaces: GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232
– Display: 2-line, 16 character alphanumeric LCD
– Attenuation range: 0 dB to 80 dB
– Attenuation resolution: 0.001 dB
– Insertion loss: <1.5 dB
– Wavelength range: 1200 nm to 1650 nm
– Return loss: >55 dB
– Accuracy: ±0.05 dB
– Maximum input power: +23 dBm
– Maximum output power: +20 dBm
– Optical connectors: FC/PC, SC/PC, or ST/PC

Dimensions:

– 426 mm (W) x 133 mm (H) x 550 mm (D)
– Weight: 14.1 kg (31.1 lbs)

Agilent 8156A also available with the following specs and models:

  • Optical Attenuator Mainframe

Laboratory Calibration

Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support

  • Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
  • Expedited calibration services available
  • Pickup and delivery services available
  • Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.

Calibration equipment and workspace
Calibration Service For This Equipment

Laboratory Calibration

Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support

  • Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
  • Expedited calibration services available
  • Pickup and delivery services available
  • Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.

Calibration Service For This Equipment
Calibration equipment and workspace

Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services

When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:

  • Cost effective; often less than OEM
  • Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
  • Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
  • Warranted repairs
  • Ability to service many obsolete instruments

Motherboard being repaired with soldering iron
Repair Service For This Equipment
Motherboard being repaired with soldering iron

Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services

When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:

  • Cost effective; often less than OEM
  • Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
  • Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
  • Warranted repairs
  • Ability to service many obsolete instruments

Repair Service For This Equipment

Cost Effective Test Equipment Options

From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.

Electronic instruments stacked on top of one another
Rent or Purchase This Equipment

Cost Effective Test Equipment Options

From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.

Rent or Purchase This Equipment
Electronic instruments stacked on top of one another

Our Capabilities

Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.

Electrical

Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.

About Electrical

Optical

Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.

About Optical

Thermodynamics & Chemical

Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.

About Thermodynamics

RF - Microwave

Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.

About RF & Microwave

Mechanical & Dimensional

Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.

About Mechanical

Laboratory Standards

Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.

About Laboratory Standards

Semiconductor Calibration

Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.

About Semiconductor