The MKS Instruments/Newport PTS-OPM is a modular optical power meter designed for integration into Model 8800 and 8200 Photonics Test System mainframes. Available in single-channel (PTS-OPM-1) and dual-channel (PTS-OPM-2) configurations, it delivers benchtop-class measurement performance in a compact, stackable format. The module measures optical power across free-space and fiber optic paths from 1 pW to 2 W over the 190 nm to 1800 nm wavelength range, with measurement resolution spanning up to 8 decades depending on detector selection.
Technical Specifications
• Power Range: 1 pW to 2 W (-90 dBm to +33 dBm)
• Wavelength Coverage: 190 nm to 1800 nm
• Signal Dynamic Range: Up to 8 decades (detector dependent)
• Auto-Ranging Time: 200 ms typical
• DC Accuracy: ±2%
• Maximum Detector Input Current: 5 mA
• Noise Equivalent Power (NEP): 50 fW/√Hz @ 5 Hz and 1 A/W (918-UV/818-UV)
• Analog Output: 0–2 V into 1 MΩ
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Dimensions: 5.23 in. H × 1.39 in. W × 9.09 in. D (13.3 cm × 3.5 cm × 23.1 cm)
• Weight: 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
– Key Features
• Individual NIST-traceable calibration with certificate of calibration
• Analog output for real-time monitoring via oscilloscope or voltmeter
• Backward compatibility with 818 Series detectors via adapter cable (818-ADAPT-OPM)
• Native support for Newport 918 Series low-power semiconductor detectors
– Compatibility & Integration
The PTS-OPM module slots directly into MKS Instruments/Newport Model 8800 and 8200 mainframes. Performance scales with detector selection: silicon detectors cover UV through near-infrared (190–1100 nm), while germanium and InGaAs options extend coverage to 1800 nm. The 818-ADAPT-OPM cable enables legacy 818 Series detector integration without redesign.
