General Radio 1840 Output Power Meter / Wattmeter – GENRAD
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Description
The General Radio 1840 Output Power Meter, also known as a wattmeter, manufactured by GENRAD, is a precision instrument designed for accurately measuring the output power of RF and microwave devices. This versatile instrument is essential for various applications in telecommunications, radar systems, wireless communication, and RF engineering. The 1840 offers high accuracy, wide frequency coverage, and a broad dynamic range, allowing it to handle a diverse range of power levels and frequencies with precision. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive display provide users with real-time power measurements, making it suitable for both laboratory and field testing environments. With its robust construction, reliable performance, and advanced features, the General Radio 1840 Output Power Meter is an indispensable tool for engineers and technicians involved in RF and microwave system design, testing, and maintenance.
Specifications
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 18 GHz
- Power Measurement Range: -70 dBm to +44 dBm
- Measurement Accuracy: ±0.05 dB (at 20 °C)
- Power Resolution: 0.01 dB
- Input Connector: N-Type female
- Display: LCD with backlight
- Measurement Modes: Average power, peak power, pulse power
- Interfaces: RS-232, GPIB (IEEE 488)
- Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (HxWxD): Approximately 178 mm x 210 mm x 460 mm
- Weight: Approximately 6 kg
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.


