ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 Laser Wavelength Meter
The ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 Laser Wavelength Meter is a precision instrument for accurately measuring the wavelength of continuous wave (CW) lasers. It offers high resolution and accuracy, making it suitable for various applications, including laser diode characterization, optical component testing, and spectroscopy.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave LWM-6500
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,630
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- LWM-6500
This unit
The ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 is a precision laser wavelength meter engineered for accurate measurement of continuous wave (CW) laser wavelengths. Built for applications requiring high-resolution characterization, it delivers the accuracy and stability demanded in optical component testing and spectroscopic analysis. This instrument represents ILX Lightwave's heritage in photonic measurement technology since 1986.
Technical Specifications
Model: LWM-6500
Measurement Type: Continuous Wave (CW) laser wavelengths
Range Control: Automatic or Manual
Sample Rates: Slow, Medium, and Fast
Display: LED display
Programmability: GPIB programmable
Weight: 10 lbs
Key Features
Selectable range control modes for flexible measurement operation
Multiple sample rate options to match integration requirements
GPIB interface for remote control and system integration
LED readout for direct wavelength indication
Typical Applications
Laser characterization and wavelength verification
Optical component testing and validation
Spectroscopic measurement and analysis
Compatibility & Integration The LWM-6500 accepts compatible measurement heads, including the OMH-6730 silicon wavehead. The OMH-6730 operates across the 460 nm to 1000 nm wavelength range and accommodates input power levels from −20 dBm to +30 dBm. Product Status: The LWM-6500 and associated waveheads are discontinued products. Manufacturer support, calibration services, and repairs are no longer available from ILX Lightwave.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | −20 dBm to +30 dBm | Wavelength Range: 460 nm to 1000 nm |
ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave LWM-6500. 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 ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 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.
ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 price
This ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 is listed at $1,630. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave LWM-6500 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 →
