Contents
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The Agilent 83438A—At a Glance iii
1 Getting Started
Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1-4
Step 2. Check the Fuse 1-5
Step 3. Connect the Line-Power Cable 1-6
Step 4. Turn on the Agilent 83438A 1-7
Returning the Instrument for Service 1-8
2 Making Measurements
Performing Stimulus-Response Measurements 2-3
Ambient Light Suppression 2-7
Modulating the Output Light 2-10
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 2-11
3 Specifications and Regulatory Information
Specifications 3-3
Regulatory Information 3-6
4 Reference
Instrument Options 4-2
Accessories 4-2
Front-Panel Fiber-Optic Adapters 4-3
Power Cords 4-4
Agilent Technologies Service Offices 4-5
5Servicing
General Information 5-4
Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-10
Troubleshooting 5-12
Performance Tests 5-20
Adjustment Procedure 5-23
Replacing Instrument Assemblies 5-26
Replaceable Parts 5-35
