Lightwave Analyzer 7601-C Power Draw

One detail that is not shown on the Lightwave Analyzer 7601-C data sheet is the power draw.  This information is helpful for planning electrical load and circuit breaker sizes when populating test equipment stations and racks. 

Both the Lightwave Analyzer and the control laptop are capable of being powered by all of the most common voltages and frequencies from around the world.  The Lightwave analyzer has a universal power supply, capable of operating from 85 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz.  The associated control laptop has a universal power supply, capable of operating from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.  

The Lightwave Analyzer itself draws less than 50 watts when operating.  When idle, the power draw is less than 40 watts.  The power factor is about 0.9.  

The control laptop power draw fluctuates depending on many factors, including CPU usage and battery charging.  However, the overall power draw is <120 watts for a laptop power supply that has a DC output rating of 90 watts.  The power factor is about 0.9.  

Please note that these measurements were taken using a commercially available plug-in power meter, and therefore are observed real-world values and are not highly precise.  The intent of these numbers is to help with power budget planning and circuit breaker sizing for test equipment racks.   The information in this article is for reference only, is not considered a specification, and may change at any time, without notice.