ANDO AQ6141 Multi-Wavelength Meter
The ANDO AQ6141 is a multi-wavelength meter designed for precise measurement of optical wavelengths. It offers high accuracy and resolution, making it suitable for various applications including optical component testing and laser characterization.
- Model
- Ando AQ6141
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $9,530
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- AQ6141
This unit
The ANDO AQ6141 Multi-Wavelength Meter is a precision optical instrument for measuring wavelengths across the 900 to 1680 nm band. It delivers absolute accuracy to ± 0.2 ppm in the 1270–1680 nm range and provides simultaneous waveform and measurement display with peak analysis capabilities. The meter accepts single-mode fiber input at power levels to +10 dBm and features advanced analysis tools including 3D waveform visualization, ITU-T grid verification, wavelength drift measurement, and dual marker functions.
Built for DWDM system development, optical component characterization, laser wavelength verification, and narrow bandpass filter testing, the AQ6141 combines high spectral resolution with laboratory-grade stability.
Technical Specifications
- Wavelength Range: 900 to 1680 nm (178.470 to 333.144 THz)
- Wavelength Absolute Accuracy: ± 0.2 ppm (1270–1680 nm at 1550 nm reference); ± 0.3 pm
- Maximum Input Level: +10 dBm
- Optical Input: 9/125 single-mode fiber
- Linearity: ± 0.3 dB (input levels ≥ −30 dBm)
- Polarization Dependence: ± 0.5 dB (1270–1600 nm)
Key Features
- Simultaneous optical waveform and measurement display
- Peak wavelength and power analysis - displays up to 14 peaks with corresponding power levels
- Single-channel waveform monitoring with current, maximum, minimum, and balance rate tracking
- ITU-T grid alignment verification
- Wavelength drift analysis over time
- 3D waveform display with peak list overlay for temporal trend visualization
- Marker function for wavelength and power difference analysis
Typical Applications
- DWDM system development and manufacturing
- Optical component testing and quality assurance
- Laser output characterization
- Narrow bandpass filter center wavelength determination
Compatibility & Integration
- GPIB interface for instrument control and data transfer
- RS-232 serial communication for remote operation
- VGA monitor interface for external display output
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 178.470 to 333.144 THz | Power Range (dBm): '+10 dBm maximum input | Wavelength Range: 900 to 1680 nm |
Ando AQ6141 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ando AQ6141. Calibration covers absolute wavelength accuracy at multiple reference points across the full measurement range, frequency accuracy, wavenumber accuracy, and multi-wavelength channel spacing measurement accuracy. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Ando AQ6141 faults: interferometer alignment drift, reference etalon or HeNe laser end-of-life, InGaAs detector sensitivity loss, fiber input connector damage. Fizeau interferometer-based instruments (Agilent 86120B/86122A/C) most commonly develop interferometer alignment drift and InGaAs detector degradation over time. Burleigh WA-series scanning Fabry-Perot instruments most commonly fail due to reference HeNe laser end-of-life. Both types are fully repairable with post-repair wavelength accuracy verification.
Ando AQ6141 price
This Ando AQ6141 is listed at $9,530. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Ando AQ6141 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Ando AQ6141 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 absolute wavelength accuracy at multiple reference points across the full measurement range, frequency accuracy, wavenumber accuracy, and multi-wavelength channel spacing measurement accuracy. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
