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8153 A Lightwave Mulitmeter

Agilent 8153 A Lightwave Mulitmeter family

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Agilent8153 A Lightwave Mulitmeter

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What it is

The Agilent 8153A Lightwave Multimeter is a lightwave measurement instrument. The HP 8153A is a Class 1 instrument with an exposed metal chassis connected to earth through the power supply cable.^[2]^[1]

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Power & electrical3

AC Input Voltage Range: 100-240 V^[1]
AC Input Frequency Range: 40-60 Hz^[1]
Fuse Rating: T1A / 250V^[1]

Configuration & options2

Maximum Power Consumption: 55 VA^[1]
HP-IB Capabilities: Complete source handshake, complete acceptor handshake, basic talker with serial poll, basic listener; no talk-only or listen-only^[2]

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AC Input Voltage Range100-240 V^[1]
AC Input Frequency Range40-60 Hz^[1]
Fuse RatingT1A / 250V^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of instrument is the 8153A?

The HP 8153A is a lightwave multimeter.^[2]

Can the 8153A support logging and stability work?

The HP 8153A includes logging and stability applications.^[2]

What power input range does the 8153A accept?

The HP 8153A can operate from a single-phase AC power source between 100 V and 240 V at 40 Hz to 60 Hz.^[1]

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