The Keysight E4418B EPM Series Power Meter is a single-channel average power meter engineered for benchtop and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) environments. It delivers high-speed, high-accuracy measurements and operates with Keysight 8480 series and E-series power sensors. The instrument supports multiple display formats—dBm, Watts, and dB relative to reference—and includes trend plotting and statistical analysis capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Performance
• Measurement type: Average power, single channel
• Power range: Dependent on sensor (example: −70 dBm to +20 dBm with 8481A)
• Frequency range: Dependent on sensor (example: 10 MHz to 18 GHz with 8481A)
• Measurement speed: Up to 400 readings per second (buffered, high-speed mode)
• Basic accuracy: Typically ±1% (sensor and calibration dependent)
• Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Effective gating: Available for pulsed signal measurement
• Trigger modes: Free run, single shot, external trigger
• Automatic zeroing: Compensates for sensor drift
Power Requirements
• Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Consumption: Typically less than 50 VA
– Key Features
• High-resolution LCD display with real-time power readout
• Type N female sensor connector
• BNC external trigger input and reference output connectors
• 19-inch rack-mountable enclosure (88 mm H × 426 mm W × 361 mm D)
• Weight: Approximately 4.7 kg (10.4 lb)
– Interfaces
• SCPI command compatibility for remote instrument control
• GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) for ATE integration
• Option 001: LXI-C (Ethernet) connectivity available
– Compatibility & Integration
The E4418B operates with Keysight 8480 series sensors (8481A, 8481B, 8481H, 8485A, 8487A) and E-series/N-series sensors (E9300B, E9300H, E9301A, E9301B, E9304A, E9304H, N8481A, N8481B, N8485A, N8487A). Integration with Keysight BenchVue software enables simplified control and data logging for automated test workflows.
