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# Keysight / Agilent / HP 8509B Lightwave Polarization Analyzer

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: HP
- Model: 8509B
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: Quote only
- Availability: Not in Stock
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 60 lb
- Shipping dimensions: 32X24X24 in

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Optical Test > PDL Meters (primary)
- Test Equipment > Optical Test > PMD Meters

## Details

This Agilent / HP 8509B Lightwave Polarization Analyzer is used and in excellent condition.

### Model 8509B

- Processor: 200 MHz
- Hard Drive: 6GB HDD
- Memory: 64 MB RAM
- Operating Software on Controller: Windows 95 Installed
- Installed Software: Agilent 8509 Lightwave Polarization Analyzer v2.11
- HP 82335 GPIB Card
- Optical interface connectors: PC
- Data Cable: 37-Pin E258652-C
- Hardware Required: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

The software listed above is loaded onto the system, and does not include the cd media. This system's hardware & software configuration is preserved, as it was originally used.

This unit comes with the standard Agilent optical interface as shown here. The Agilent 81000xI Series optical interface connectors are sold separately. They can be purchased here.

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