Agilent Technologies 86120B Marine Instruments User Manual


 
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Getting Started
Step 7. Select Medium for Wavelength Values
Step 7. Select Medium for Wavelength Values
Because wavelength varies with the material that the light passes through, the
Agilent 86120B offers wavelength measurements in two mediums: vacuum
and standard air.
1
Press the
Setup
key.
2
Press the
MORE
softkey.
3
Press the
CAL
softkey.
4
Make the following selection:
•Press
VACUUM
for wavelength readings in a vacuum.
•Press
STD AIR
for wavelength readings in standard air.
5
Press
RETURN
to complete the entry.
Definition of standard air
Standard air is defined to have the following characteristics:
Barometric pressure: 760 torr
Temperature: 15
°
C
Relative humidity: 0%