8153A mainframe specifications

ParameterSpecification
Instrument typeHP/Agilent 8153A Lightwave Multimeter plug‑in mainframe 
Module slots2 plug‑in module slots for 815xx series 
Functions (with modules)1/2‑channel power meter, 1/2‑channel light source, loss test set, return
Display range (power)+30 dBm to −110 dBm; 1000.00 mW to 0.01 pW (with appropriate sensor modules/heads)
Reference/offset rangeReference ±200.000 dBm/dB; display offset ±200.000 dB
External power sensorsOptical heads cover +27 dBm to −90 dBm 
InterfacesHP‑IB (GPIB) for remote control and data acquisition
Supported modulesPower sensors (81530A, 81531A, 81532A, 81536A), optical return‑loss (81534A), head interface (81533B), heads (81520A, 81521B, 81524A, 81525A), light sources (81542, 81551–81554) 
Power supply100–240 Vrms AC, ±10 %, 48–66 Hz, approx. 35 VA max 
Operating temperature0 °C to +55 °C 
CalibrationShipped calibrated to OEM specs; NIST/PTB‑traceable via sensor modules

8153x / 81536A power sensor module specs (typical)
ParameterSpecification
Module typeOptical power sensor module (e.g., 81536A) for 8153A 
Wavelength rangeApproximately 450 nm to 1700 nm coverage across 8153x family; 81536A commonly specified around 800–1700 nm 
Power measurement rangeSensor modules span sensitivities from about −70 dBm down to −110 dBm (depending on model) 
External heads power range+27 dBm to −90 dBm when used with external optical heads
Measurement unitsdBm, watts (linear), and relative dB vs. stored reference 
Calibration
ApplicationHigh‑accuracy optical power and insertion‑loss measurements on single‑mode and multimode fibers