The ILX Lightwave OMH-6730B is a silicon wavehead for simultaneous optical power and wavelength measurements in visible and near-infrared applications. It integrates with the OMM-6810B Optical Multimeter to deliver precision measurements across fiber-optic systems using an integrating sphere detector architecture.
Technical Specifications
• Detector Type: Silicon
• Spectral Range: 400 to 1100 nm (typical for silicon waveheads)
• Power Measurement Range: –40 dBm to +30 dBm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.2 nm
• Fiber Compatibility: 9/125 µm to 110/140 µm core sizes; 0.3 NA
• Operating Temperature: +10°C to +40°C
• Storage Temperature: –20°C to +60°C
• Humidity: <85% RH, non-condensing
– Key Features
• Integrating sphere design for accurate power detection across the measurement range
• 5 mm input port for flexible optical connections
• Supports multiple connector types including FC/PC, FC/APC, SC, and LC with appropriate adapters
• Wavelength and power measurement in a single instrument head
– Typical Applications
• Fiber-optic system characterization and troubleshooting
• Optical component testing and validation
• Broadband source measurements in R&D and production environments
• Multimode and single-mode fiber power monitoring
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a plug-in measurement head for the OMM-6810B Optical Multimeter. The OMH-6730B integrates into benchtop and rack-mounted test configurations, supporting bare fiber and connectorized inputs through standard adapter interfaces.
