The Newport / ILX Lightwave FPM-8210 Series Fiber Optic Power Meter is a precision instrument engineered for high-repeatability optical power measurements across fiber optic systems and component testing. The series accommodates both connectorized and bare fiber measurements through a single input port, eliminating variability from fiber handling and orientation. Designed with exceptional polarization insensitivity, the meter delivers consistent results critical to production environments and characterization labs.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Coverage: 850 nm to 1650 nm
Power Measurement Range:
• FPM-8210: −70 dBm to +20 dBm (−60 dBm to +23 dBm for λ <1000 nm)
• FPM-8210H: −50 dBm to +30 dBm (−40 dBm to +33 dBm for λ +40 dBm
Measurement Performance:
• Accuracy at reference conditions: ±2.5%; at operating conditions: ±5.0%
• Repeatability (specification): ±0.001 dB typical
• Polarization dependent loss (PDL): ±0.002 dB typical
• Linearity: ±0.02 dB or ±100 pW (−60 dBm to +20 dBm)
• Noise: <100 pW p-p typical (FPM-8210); <500 pW p-p typical (FPM-8210H)
• Temperature coefficient: ±0.2 %/°C typical
Sensor & Detection: InGaAs photodiode; 2.54 mm entrance aperture.
Output: 0 to 10 V analog (1000 Ω typical impedance; 0 to 10 Hz bandwidth).
– Key Features
• Large measurement head optimized for benchtop stability
• Integrating cavity design extends bare fiber measurement zone to 1–5 mm
• Ultra-low polarization-dependent response ensures PDL <±0.002 dB
• Exceptional noise floor (<100 pW p-p) enables measurements to −70 dBm
– Typical Applications
• Pump power characterization in amplifier and laser systems
• Component testing across 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm bands
• Production-line optical power verification
• Bare fiber and connectorized signal measurement
– Compatibility & Integration
Interfaces: GPIB/IEEE for automated system control.
Bare Fiber: Compatible with ILX Lightwave BF-820 or Agilent 81000BA holders via CA-120 adapter.
Connectors: Standard adapters support FC/PC, FC/APC, LC, SC, and other common terminations.
Operating Environment: 0 °C to 40 °C.
