Ando AQ2150 Optical Multimeter
The Ando AQ2150 Optical Multimeter is a precision instrument designed for comprehensive optical power and wavelength measurements. It features a wide dynamic range and high accuracy, making it suitable for testing and characterizing optical components and systems in telecommunications, fiber optics, and research applications. The AQ2150 supports various optical connectors and offers user-friendly operation with its intuitive interface and data logging capabilities.
- Model
- Ando AQ2150
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,079
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- AQ2150
This unit
The Ando AQ2150 Optical Multimeter is a modular, handheld instrument for optical power and wavelength measurements in field and laboratory environments. Its interchangeable sensor, light source, and return loss units enable operation as an optical power meter, stabilized light source, loss test set, or return loss measurement system. Weighing approximately 450 g, the instrument operates on AA batteries, AC adapter, or optional Ni-Cd battery pack, eliminating external power dependencies for portable field work.
Technical Specifications
Optical Measurement Capability- Wavelength range: 750 to 1800 nm (sensor dependent)
- Power range (CW light): −70 to +10 dBm
- Measurement accuracy: ±5% at −20 dBm
- Display resolution: Selectable 0.1 dB / 0.01 dB Display & Interface
- 7-segment, 4-digit display with backlight on/off control
- Unit display modes: Absolute (dBm, mW, nW, pW) and Relative (dB)
- Auto power-off and selectable power-save modes
- Automatic zero adjustment with sensor blocking
Key Features
- Modular architecture supports up to 8 LD/LED light source units
- Interchangeable sensor units accommodate multiple photodetector types
- Up to 2 return loss unit configurations
- Automatic and fixed measurement range toggle
- Lightweight design (450 g) for handheld field deployment
- Battery independence: AA, AC adapter, or Ni-Cd pack options
Typical Applications
- Optical fiber loss measurement and characterization
- Optical component testing and validation
- Free-space beam power measurement
- Near-end fault localization on deployed fiber
- Return loss analysis for optical connectors and components
- High-output measurement across telecommunications and research networks
Compatibility & Integration Sensor Units: AQ2750, AQ2751, AQ2752, AQ2752B, AQ2753, AQ2755 (Ge 1 mm photodetector, 1310 nm reference wavelength) Light Source Units: LD units AQ4211, AQ4212, AQ4213, AQ4214; LED units AQ4215; EE-LED units AQ4221 Return Loss Units: AQ9438 (FC connector, SM 10/125 µm fiber, ≥40 dB return loss, 0.2 dB insertion loss)
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '-70 to +10 dBm | Wavelength Range: 750 to 1800 nm |
Ando AQ2150 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ando AQ2150. 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 Ando AQ2150 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.
Ando AQ2150 price
This Ando AQ2150 is listed at $1,079. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Ando AQ2150 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Ando AQ2150 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 →
