Agilent Technologies Agilent 86120B, User Manual

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The Agilent 86120B—At a Glance
In addition to these measurements, a “power bar” is displayed that shows
power changes like a traditional analog meter. You can see the power bar
shown in the following figure of the Agilent 86120B’s display.
C A U T I O N The input circuitry of the Agilent 86120B can be damaged when total input
power levels 18 dBm. To prevent input damage, this specified level
must not be exceeded.
Print measurement results
You can get hardcopy results of your measurements by connecting a printer to
the rear-panel
PARALLEL PRINTER PORT
connector.
Program the instrument for automatic measurements
The Agilent 86120B offers an extensive set of GPIB programming commands.
These commands allow you to perform automated measurements on manufac-
turing production lines and remote sites.
Chapter 4, “Programming” and Chap-
ter 5, “Programming Commands” provide all the information you’ll need to
know in order to program the Agilent 86120B.
Display wavelengths as if measured in vacuum or standard air
Although all measurements are made in air, displayed results are corrected for
air dispersion to accurately show wavelength values in vacuum or in “standard
air.” To ensure accurate wavelength measurements, make sure that you enter
the elevation from which you will be making measurements as described in
Chapter 1, “Getting Started” .