The Newport / ILX Lightwave FPM-8200 is a precision fiber optic power meter engineered for accurate optical power measurement across 800–1600 nm. It delivers a 75 dB dynamic range with ±2.5% reference accuracy and ±5.0% operating accuracy, making it suitable for telecommunications, research, and manufacturing environments. The instrument combines an InGaAs sensor with configurable display modes, programmable filtering, and dual-interface connectivity to support both benchtop characterization and automated system integration.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 800–1600 nm
• Optical Power Measurement: -75 dBm to +1.5 dBm (-70 dBm minimum at 800–1000 nm)
• Dynamic Range: 75 dB
• Measurement Accuracy: ±2.5% (reference conditions), ±5.0% (operating conditions)
• Resolution: 0.1 pW / 0.001 unit (display)
• Linearity: ±0.015 dB
• Noise Floor: < 2 pW p-p (1000–1600 nm), < 4 pW p-p (800–1000 nm)
• Sample Rate: 50 msec (20 measurements/second)
• Temperature Coefficient: Typical ±0.02%/°C
• Sensor Type: InGaAs
• Calibration: NIST traceable
• Measurement Units: dB, dBm, Watt
– Key Features
• 5-digit LED display with log and linear modes; -80 to +5 dBm range
• LED bar graph with <0.05 dB resolution for real-time power monitoring
• Selectable filter rates (Fast 0.05 s, Medium 0.50 s, Slow 5 s) with up to 100-sample averaging
• ZERO button for offset correction of fixed errors
• Ten-position save/recall for configurations and test setups
• 4-digit wavelength display (800–1600 nm, 1 nm resolution)
– Typical Applications
• Fiber optic component characterization and testing
• Optical network performance analysis
• Wavelength-dependent power profiling
• Real-time system monitoring with rapid response filtering
– Connectivity & Integration
• GPIB (IEEE-488) interface for remote control and data acquisition
• Analog output via BNC connector: 0–10 V proportional to measured power, 1000 Ω typical impedance, 0–10 Hz bandwidth
• Standard fiber optic adapter acceptance (7/8" – 28 UNC)
