HP 86060C Series, User Manual

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General Information
Specifications and Regulatory Information
Specifications and Regulatory Information
This section lists specifications and regulatory information of the HP 86060C-
series lightwave switches. Specifications apply over the temperature range
+0
°
C to +55
°
C (unless otherwise noted). All specifications apply after the
instrument’s temperature has been stabilized after 120 minutes of continuous
operation.
Table 1-4 on page 1-8 lists specification, characteristics , and nominal values.
The distinction between these terms is described as follows:
Specifications Specifications describe warranted performance.
Characteristics Characteristics provide useful information by giving functional, but nonwar-
ranted, performance parameters. Characteristics are printed in italics.
Nominal values Nominal value indicates the expected, but not warranted, value of the param-
eter.
Calibration cycle HP warrants instrument specifications over the recommended calibration
interval. To maintain specifications, periodic recalibrations are necessary. We
recommend that the HP 86060C-series switches be calibrated at an HP service
facility every 24 months.
C A U T I O N Improper connector care, cleaning, or use of mismatched cable connectors can
invalidate the published specifications and damage connectors. Clean all cables
before applying to any connector. Repair of damaged connectors due to
improper use is not covered under warranty. Refer to
“Care of Fiber-Optic
Connectors” on page 1-13 for proper cleaning procedures.