3M / Photodyne 17XTG Fiber Optic Power Meter
Fiber optic power meter for testing and troubleshooting fiber optic networks.
- Model
- 3M Photodyne 17XTG
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $50
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 17XTG
This unit
The 3M/Photodyne 17XTG is a portable fiber optic power meter engineered for field testing, commissioning, and maintenance of single-mode and multimode fiber networks. This instrument delivers measurement accuracy of ±0.25 dB at -20 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution across a dynamic range of +20 dBm to -64 dBm, making it suitable for analog systems, erbium-doped amplifiers, and digital protocols including SONET and ATM.
Technical Specifications
- Wavelengths: 780, 820, 850, 980 nm
- Sensor Type: Large area Ge, Large area InGaAs
- Dynamic Range: +20 dBm to -64 dBm (at 1300 nm)
- Measurement Resolution: 0.01 dB
- Measurement Accuracy: ±0.25 dB (@ -20 dBm)
- Display: LCD
- Memory: 10 stored settings
- Measurement Units: dBm or Watt
- Power Source: 9V NEDA 1604 alkaline battery
- Battery Life: Approximately 20 hours
- Operating Temperature: -5°C to 50°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Dimensions: 18.6 cm (H) × 9.5 cm (W) × 4.6 cm (D)
- Weight: 0.5 kg
Key Features
- Reference zeroing with background light compensation
- Auto-off function to preserve battery life
- Analog and tone output jacks for external equipment integration
- Printer port supporting 300 to 9600 bits/second
- Optional AC power supply and DC power input jack available
- Compact form factor for portable field deployment
Typical Applications
- LAN testing and link commissioning
- Network maintenance and restoration
- analog cable TV systems
- Erbium-doped amplifier characterization
- Digital system verification (SONET, ATM)
- General fiber optic engineering and testing
Compatibility & Integration
- Compatible with single-mode and multimode fiber
- Requires 2000 series adapter caps for optical connection
- Operates with Photodyne 7XT Light Source for complete test systems
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '+20 dBm to -64 dBm | Voltage / Current Range: 9V battery (NEDA 1604) | Wavelength Range: 780, 820, 850, 980 nm |
3M Photodyne 17XTG — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the 3M Photodyne 17XTG. Calibration covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common 3M Photodyne 17XTG faults: detector contamination, damaged FC/PC input port, display failure. Common repairs include detector port cleaning or replacement, display repair, and battery or capacitor replacement in older HP/Agilent/Keysight units.
3M Photodyne 17XTG price
This 3M Photodyne 17XTG is listed at $50. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
3M Photodyne 17XTG calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the 3M Photodyne 17XTG is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
