The EXFO PM-1613 is a single-channel fiber optic power meter engineered for high-speed optical power measurements across the 800 nm to 1700 nm wavelength band. Built around an InGaAs detector with 1 mm active area, it delivers fast stabilization times and high sampling rates essential for characterizing active and passive fiber optic components, network installation, and field maintenance. The instrument operates in dual gain modes: manual selection for burst acquisitions with sub-millisecond response, or automatic mode for continuous monitoring across dynamic power fluctuations. Its combination of 0.001 dB power resolution, ±5% absolute uncertainty, and 3 pW peak-to-peak noise floor supports precision measurements from 9 dBm to −80 dBm.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1700 nm
• Power Measurement Range: 9 dBm to −80 dBm
• Power Resolution: 0.001 dB (9 dBm to −40 dBm)
• Linearity: ±0.015 dB (0 dBm to −55 dBm)
• Absolute Uncertainty: ±5% (0 dBm to −55 dBm)
• Noise (peak-to-peak): 3 pW
• Wavelength Resolution: 0.01 nm
• Detector: InGaAs, 1 mm diameter
• Measurement Units: dB, dBm, Watt
• Polarization-Dependent Response: Low
– Key Features
• Dual Gain Modes: Manual gain range selection achieves <1 ms stabilization and 4096 samples/s for burst measurements; automatic gain mode handles up to 95 dB fluctuations in <12 ms at 256 samples/s
• High Sampling Rate: Up to 4096 samples per second in manual mode for rapid dynamic characterization
• Analog Output & External Trigger: Supports programmable data acquisition and synchronization
• Wavelength-Dependent Calibration: Calibration factors apply to any wavelength across the measurement range
• Standard GPIB Interface: Enables remote control and automated test integration
• Compact Form Factor: 222 mm × 333 mm × 117 mm, 2.8 kg
– Typical Applications
• Characterization of active and passive fiber optic components
• Network installation and commissioning measurements
• Field maintenance and troubleshooting
• Burst and continuous power monitoring
– Compatibility & Integration
The PM-1613 connects via standard GPIB for seamless integration into automated test systems and accepts various fiber optic connector adapters.
