--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "52938-9" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/TestMeasurement/52938-9/Keysight-Agilent-8509C-Lightwave-Polarization-Analyzer" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/TestMeasurement/52938-9/Keysight-Agilent-8509C-Lightwave-Polarization-Analyzer.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T07:49:52.484Z" last_updated: "2026-07-30T09:10:57.047-05:00" --- # Keysight / Agilent / HP 8509C Lightwave Polarization Analyzer _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: HP - Model: 8509C - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $6,495.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 100 lb - Shipping dimensions: 40X25X30 in ## Categories - Test Equipment > Optical Test > PDL Meters (primary) - Test Equipment > Optical Test > PMD Meters ## Details ### Model 8509C - Processor: 500 MHz - Hard Drive: 4GB HDD - Memory: 64 MB RAM - Operating Software on Controller: Windows 98 Installed - Installed Software: Agilent 8509 Lightwave Polarization Analyzer v2.1 - 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. ## Images - - - - - - - - -