Exfo PM-1623W 800nM Fiber Optic Optical Power Meter
The EXFO PM-1623W is a specialized power meter for 800nm multimode fiber testing. It provides high accuracy (±0.25 dB) and a wide dynamic range, making it suitable for LAN, data center, and military/aerospace applications. Its compact, rugged design ensures reliable performance in field and lab environments.
- Model
- Exfo PM-1623W
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,370
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PM-1623W
This unit
The EXFO PM-1623W is a dual-detector fiber optic power meter engineered for precision optical power measurements across the 800 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range. Built for demanding environments in LANs, data centers, and military/aerospace applications, this instrument delivers high-speed acquisition and field-ready performance. Dual InGaAs detectors with 3 mm aperture geometry enable simultaneous dual-channel measurements, while fast sampling rates up to 4096 samples/second per channel and 1 ms fixed-range stabilization support rapid component characterization and system troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1700 nm
Power Measurement Range: −70 dBm to 8 dBm
Power Resolution: 0.001 dB (8 dBm to −70 dBm)
Absolute Uncertainty: ±5% (0 dBm to −50 dBm)
Linearity: ±0.015 dB (0 dBm to −50 dBm)
Noise (Peak-to-Peak): 20 pW
Wavelength Resolution: 0.01 nm
Detector Type: InGaAs (dual, 3 mm aperture)
Fiber Compatibility: 5/125 µm to 62.5/125 µm
Stabilization Time: 1 ms (fixed range), 6 ms (automatic range 8 dBm to −70 dBm)
Sampling Rate: 4096 samples/second/channel (fast mode), 256 samples/second/channel (continuous)
Analog Output: 700 kHz bandwidth, 0–2.15 V output, 640 Ω impedance
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (averaged measurements)
Power Display Units: dB, dBm, Watt
Key Features
Dual simultaneous power measurements with independent detector channels
Menu-driven interface with GPIB (IEEE-488.1/488.2) and RS-232 remote control
Electrical (0–5V TTL) or optical trigger synchronization via power threshold
LabVIEW™ drivers and SCPI command support
Compact design for field deployment and laboratory use
Interchangeable fiber-optic adapters for connector flexibility
Typical Applications
High-speed optical link characterization and acceptance testing
Component power level verification in production environments
Dual-wavelength simultaneous measurements in system validation
Low-power detection in sensitive optical subsystems
Compatibility & Integration Operates with EXFO Optical Light Sources and Variable Attenuators. EMC compliance tested per EN61326 Class A limits.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | −70 dBm to 8 dBm | Voltage / Current Range: 0–2.15 V (analog output) | Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1700 nm |
Exfo PM-1623W — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo PM-1623W. 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 PM-1623W 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 PM-1623W price
This Exfo PM-1623W is listed at $2,370. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo PM-1623W calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo PM-1623W 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 →
