Exfo IQ-1203 4-Channel Power Meter
The Exfo IQ-1203 is a 4-channel power meter designed for accurate and simultaneous measurement of optical power levels in fiber optic systems. It features high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and user-friendly interface, making it suitable for various applications including network installation, maintenance, and testing. The IQ-1203 supports multiple wavelength calibrations and offers data logging capabilities for comprehensive analysis.
- Model
- Exfo IQ-1203
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,800
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- IQ-1203
This unit
The Exfo IQ-1203 is a four-channel optical power meter that enables simultaneous measurement of optical power levels across independent fiber optic channels. Part of the IQ-1200 series, it integrates with the IQ-203 mainframe and IQ-206 expansion units to form a modular optical test platform. Each of the four independent photodetectors supports multi-channel monitoring and multi-component testing, supplemented by a virtual channel for expanded data acquisition. The meter operates across the 800 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range and delivers measurement accuracy of ±0.25 dB with linearity of ±0.02 dB and resolution to 0.01 dB.
Technical Specifications
Channels: 4 independent optical channels plus virtual channel
Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1700 nm
Measurement Range: -85 dBm to +9 dBm
Detector Type: InGaAs; Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), and high-power Germanium (GeX) options available
Accuracy: ±0.25 dB
Linearity: ±0.02 dB
Resolution: 0.01 dB; wavelength resolution 1 nm
Power Units: dB, dBm, Watts (pW, nW, µW, mW)
Display Modes: Absolute, relative, and offset modes with offset nulling
Warm-up Period: 20 minutes with offset nulling for specification compliance
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Dimensions: 220 mm × 115 mm × 55 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg
Key Features
Multi-channel data acquisition with timed, conditional, and trigger-driven modes
Offset nulling and reference power measurement capability
Multiple connector support: FC, SC, ST, LC (adapters sold separately)
USB interface; GPIB, RS-232, and Ethernet TCP/IP via SCPI commands available on compatible IQ-1200 interfaces
Windows-based EXFO Optical Test System software control
Standard and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration available
Typical Applications Laboratory characterization and field deployment of multi-wavelength optical systems; simultaneous power monitoring in WDM and parallel channel implementations.
Exfo IQ-1203 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo IQ-1203. 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 Exfo IQ-1203 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.
Exfo IQ-1203 price
This Exfo IQ-1203 is listed at $2,800. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo IQ-1203 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo IQ-1203 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 →
