The EXFO PM-1623W is a dual-detector fiber optic power meter engineered for precision optical power measurements across the 800 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range. Built for demanding environments in LANs, data centers, and military/aerospace applications, this instrument delivers high-speed acquisition and field-ready performance. Dual InGaAs detectors with 3 mm aperture geometry enable simultaneous dual-channel measurements, while fast sampling rates up to 4096 samples/second per channel and 1 ms fixed-range stabilization support rapid component characterization and system troubleshooting.
## Technical Specifications
• **Wavelength Range:** 800 nm to 1700 nm
• **Power Measurement Range:** −70 dBm to 8 dBm
• **Power Resolution:** 0.001 dB (8 dBm to −70 dBm)
• **Absolute Uncertainty:** ±5% (0 dBm to −50 dBm)
• **Linearity:** ±0.015 dB (0 dBm to −50 dBm)
• **Noise (Peak-to-Peak):** 20 pW
• **Wavelength Resolution:** 0.01 nm
• **Detector Type:** InGaAs (dual, 3 mm aperture)
• **Fiber Compatibility:** 5/125 µm to 62.5/125 µm
• **Stabilization Time:** 1 ms (fixed range), 6 ms (automatic range 8 dBm to −70 dBm)
• **Sampling Rate:** 4096 samples/second/channel (fast mode), 256 samples/second/channel (continuous)
• **Analog Output:** 700 kHz bandwidth, 0–2.15 V output, 640 Ω impedance
• **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to 40°C (averaged measurements)
• **Power Display Units:** dB, dBm, Watt
## Key Features
• Dual simultaneous power measurements with independent detector channels
• Menu-driven interface with GPIB (IEEE-488.1/488.2) and RS-232 remote control
• Electrical (0–5V TTL) or optical trigger synchronization via power threshold
• LabVIEW™ drivers and SCPI command support
• Compact design for field deployment and laboratory use
• Interchangeable fiber-optic adapters for connector flexibility
## Typical Applications
• High-speed optical link characterization and acceptance testing
• Component power level verification in production environments
• Dual-wavelength simultaneous measurements in system validation
• Low-power detection in sensitive optical subsystems
## Compatibility & Integration
Operates with EXFO Optical Light Sources and Variable Attenuators. EMC compliance tested per EN61326 Class A limits.
