The EXFO PM-1613 is a single-channel, high-speed optical power meter engineered for precision measurements in fiber optic systems testing and manufacturing environments. Built around a 1 mm InGaAs detector, it delivers rapid response times and high sensitivity across the 800–1700 nm wavelength band, with measurement resolution to 0.001 dB and absolute uncertainty of ±5 % over its core dynamic range. The instrument supports multiple measurement units (dB, dBm, Watt) and operates in both continuous and burst acquisition modes, sampling up to 4096 samples/second for transient capture and analysis.
## Technical Specifications
• **Detector:** Single InGaAs channel, 1 mm active area
• **Wavelength Range:** 800–1700 nm
• **Power Range:** −85 to 9 dBm
• **Power Resolution:** 0.001 dB (9 dBm to −40 dBm)
• **Absolute Uncertainty:** ±5 % (0 dBm to −55 dBm)
• **Linearity:** ±0.015 dB (0 dBm to −55 dBm)
• **Noise (Peak-to-Peak):** 3 pW
• **Sampling Rate:** Up to 4096 samples/second (fast/burst mode); up to 256 samples/second (continuous)
• **Stabilization Time:** 12 ms (automatic gain range mode, up to 95 dB fluctuations); <1 ms (manual range, locked gain)
• **Programmable Acquisitions:** Up to 1024 samples
• **Operating Temperature:** 0–40 °C
## Key Features
• Analog output and external trigger support for system integration
• GPIB interface for remote instrument control and data logging
• Automatic or manual gain range selection with millisecond-level response
• Front-panel controls for nulling, unit selection, wavelength entry, and gain scaling
• Wavelength-dependent calibration factors applicable across the measurement band
## Typical Applications
• Fiber optic component characterization and loss measurement
• High-speed transient power monitoring and burst analysis
• Manufacturing test and quality assurance workflows
• Laboratory power budget validation and system commissioning
## Compatibility & Integration
The PM-1613 accepts interchangeable fiber-optic adapters (FOA) for various connector types, sold separately. Standard options include SMA 906, FC, DIN 47256, and ST configurations, all with low-reflection specifications. The instrument is designed for indoor use only.
