User`s guide

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General Information

Specifications and Regulatory Information

This section lists specifications and regulatory information of the

Agilent 86060C-series lightwave switches. Specifications apply over the tem-

perature 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

Agilent Technologies warrants instrument specifications over the recom-

mended calibration interval. To maintain specifications, periodic recalibrations

are necessary. We recommend that the Agilent 86060C-series switches be cali-

brated at an Agilent Technologies service facility every 24 months.

CAUTION

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 “Cleaning Connections

for Accurate Measurements” on page 1-12 for proper cleaning procedures.