Specifications
Getting Started 1
Multiport Power Meter Getting Started 11
AC Line Power Supply Requirements
Line Power Requirements
The Agilent N7744/5A Optical Multiport Power Meter complies 
with overvoltage category II and can operate from the 
single-phase AC power source that supplies between 100 V and 
240 V at a frequency in the range 50 to 60 Hz.The maximum 
power consumption is 60 VA with all options installed.
Line Power Cable
In accordance with international safety standards, the 
instrument has a three-wire power cable. When connected to an 
appropriate AC power receptacle, this cable earths the 
instrument cabinet. For the part number of the power cable for 
your country and instrument see the “Accessories“ chapter  in 
the User Guide.
The power switch allows you to switch between stand-by mode and 
power-on mode..
Figure 1 Agilent N7744/5A Optical Multiport Power Meter Switch
When the instrument is in stand-by mode, the Pwr LED is 
orange. 
When the instrument is powered-on, the Pwr LED is green.
CAUTION
Please note that the switch on the front panel of the Agilent 
N7744/5A Optical Multiport Power Meter does not stop the flow of 
power to the instrument. 
If you need to turn off the power, unplug the instrument at the mains 
or remove the power cable connector from the appliance coupler at 
the rear of the instrument. For this reason, the power cable 
connection should be easily accessible - allowing you to turn off the 
power quickly. If the instrument is in a cabinet, it must be 
disconnected from the line power by the system’s line power 
switch.










