HP 8163A 8164A 8166A Lightwave Measurement System User's Guide Manual

HP 8163A 8164A 8166A Lightwave Measurement System User's Guide Manual

This is the original User's Guide for the Hewlett-Packard 8163A, 8164A, and 8166A Lightwave Measurement System — the optical power and lightwave measurement instruments used by telecommunications, fiber-optic, and optical laboratory professionals. The manual provides comprehensive operating and setup instructions for these instruments, which were widely employed in fiber-optic system development, testing, and field service throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• Models Covered: 8163A Power Meter, 8164A Light Source, 8166A Measurement System
• Document Type: User's Guide / Operating Manual
• Format: Printed bound manual
• Language: English
• All pages present and legible
• Binding intact and secure
• Covers operation, measurement procedures, calibration, and system configuration

Applications

The HP 8163A/8164A/8166A series represents the optical measurement standard of the late 1980s and early 1990s era, designed for precision optical power measurement and controlled light-source operation across the visible and near-infrared spectrum. These instruments were essential tools for fiber-optic telecommunications engineers, optical network designers, and laboratory test environments. The 8163A power meter measures optical power with high accuracy; the 8164A provides a calibrated, stable lightwave source; and the 8166A system integrates both functions. This manual is invaluable for anyone restoring, servicing, or operating these classic instruments, or for engineers and technicians working with legacy optical measurement systems. Whether you are conducting fiber-optic characterization, troubleshooting older telecom infrastructure, or building a period-accurate test bench, this guide provides the authoritative documentation for proper instrument setup and measurement technique.