Agilent 8504B Precision Reflectometer

The 8504B precision reflectometer is used to measure return loss on a variety of connectorized components in single-mode fiber.

• Return Loss Range:
• 1300 nm: 10 to 80 dB
• 1550 nm: 10 to 80 dB
  
• Compatible Fiber: 9/125 um
  
• Connector Type: FC/PC
  
• Sweep Speed: 18 mm/sec
  
• Return Loss Accuracy: ±2.0 dB
  
• Measurement Span: 1 to 400 (270) mm
  
• Source Characteristics:
• Peak Wavelength: 1308 nm ±30 nm; 1550 nm ±30 nm
• Spectral Width (–3 dB) 55 nm
• Average Power: –17 dBm
  
• Two-Event Spatial Resolution:
• 1300 nm 25 (17) um
• 1550 nm 65 (44) um
  
• Two-Event Spatial Accuracy:
• 1 to 10 mm ±2 % of span
• 10 to 400 mm ±1 % of span
  

Optical Module Connector Interfaces are sold separately. Three connectors are needed:

• 81000FI: FC/PC, N-Keying (2.20mm nominal)
• 81000KI: SC/PC
• 81000VI: ST/PC
  

Accesories:

• 8504B-001 Accessory Kit Includes a cable tray, six pairs of fiber optic cable (0.5 meters to 1.75 meters), and FC/PC barrel.
  
• 8504B-1CM Rack Mount Kit (no handles)
  
• 8504B-1CN Handle Kit
  
• 8504B-7CP Rack Mount Kit with handles
  
• 8504B-UK6 Calibration Certificate