ILX FPM-8220 Fiber Optic Power Meter
ILX Lightwave Optical Power Meters. Accuracy: Better than ±2.5% (at 21°C ±3°C reference), Bandwidth: 100 Hz, Sensitivity: Typical Applications.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave FPM-8220
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,030
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FPM-8220
This unit
The ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 is a fiber optic power meter engineered for precision optical power measurements across R&D and manufacturing environments. It delivers high accuracy and repeatability with exceptionally low polarization dependence, making it suitable for telecommunications and component testing applications. The instrument accepts interchangeable measurement heads, enabling flexible measurement ranges and wavelength coverage.
A large 7-segment LED display with integrated dot matrix provides real-time power readouts in dBm, Watts, or bar graph format. Integrated data logging stores instrument configurations directly from the front panel, while USB 2.0 and IEEE 488.2 GPIB interfaces enable automated test sequences and remote operation. LabVIEW drivers are available for integration into custom measurement systems.
The FPM-8220 maintains backward compatibility with remote commands from the legacy FPM-8210 model.
Technical Specifications
- Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1650 nm
- Power Measurement Range: Depends on selected measurement head (FMH-8705: -85 dBm to +1.5 dBm; FMH-8715: -70 dBm to +20 dBm; FMH-87107: up to +30 dBm)
- Maximum Input Power: >+40 dBm (damage threshold; limit exposure to ≤1 minute)
- Accuracy: Better than ±2.5% (at 21°C ±3°C reference)
- Repeatability: ±0.01 dB
- Polarization Dependent Response: <±0.006 dB
- Linearity: ±0.02 dB (integrating sphere heads, auto-range mode)
- Measurement Bandwidth: 100 Hz
- Display: 7-segment LED with dot matrix; dBm, Watts, and bar graph modes
- Power Input: 90–126 VAC (220 V version available)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Weight: 3.25 kg
Key Features
- Interchangeable measurement heads for extended measurement range flexibility
- InGaAs detector technology across all standard measurement heads
- Firmware user upgradable for enhanced functionality
- Low polarization-dependent response ensures accurate results independent of fiber orientation
- Integrating sphere technology on FMH-8715 and FMH-87107 heads reduces angular sensitivity
Typical Applications
- Fiber optic component and system testing in manufacturing
- R&D characterization of optical sources and components
- Telecommunications network and equipment validation
Compatibility & Integration
- Remote interfaces: USB 2.0, IEEE 488.2 GPIB
- LabVIEW driver support
- Measurement heads sold separately
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '-85 dBm to +30 dBm (varies by measurement head) | Voltage / Current Range: 90–126 VAC | Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1650 nm |
ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave FPM-8220. 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 ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 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.
ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 price
This ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 is listed at $3,030. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave FPM-8220 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 →
