The 3M/Photodyne 17XTG is a portable fiber optic power meter engineered for field testing, commissioning, and maintenance of single-mode and multimode fiber networks. This instrument delivers measurement accuracy of ±0.25 dB at -20 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution across a dynamic range of +20 dBm to -64 dBm, making it suitable for analog systems, erbium-doped amplifiers, and digital protocols including SONET and ATM.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelengths: 780, 820, 850, 980 nm
• Sensor Type: Large area Ge, Large area InGaAs
• Dynamic Range: +20 dBm to -64 dBm (at 1300 nm)
• Measurement Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Measurement Accuracy: ±0.25 dB (@ -20 dBm)
• Display: LCD
• Memory: 10 stored settings
• Measurement Units: dBm or Watt
• Power Source: 9V NEDA 1604 alkaline battery
• Battery Life: Approximately 20 hours
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 50°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
• Dimensions: 18.6 cm (H) × 9.5 cm (W) × 4.6 cm (D)
• Weight: 0.5 kg
– Key Features
• Reference zeroing with background light compensation
• Auto-off function to preserve battery life
• Analog and tone output jacks for external equipment integration
• Printer port supporting 300 to 9600 bits/second
• Optional AC power supply and DC power input jack available
• Compact form factor for portable field deployment
– Typical Applications
• LAN testing and link commissioning
• Network maintenance and restoration
• High-performance analog cable TV systems
• Erbium-doped amplifier characterization
• Digital system verification (SONET, ATM)
• General fiber optic engineering and testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible with single-mode and multimode fiber
• Requires 2000 series adapter caps for optical connection
• Operates with Photodyne 7XT Light Source for complete test systems
