Exfo PM-1623 Optical Power Meter
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Description
The Exfo PM-1623 is a high-performance option within the Exfo PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter series. Designed for tackling demanding fiber optic testing scenarios, it excels in efficiency and precision. This dual-channel power meter boasts an impressive high sampling rate of up to 4096 samples per second on each channel, along with rapid stabilization times. This combination makes it ideal for applications like real-time monitoring of high-speed systems and characterizing intricate WDM components. The PM-1623 offers versatility with both channels featuring independent control, allowing for customized testing configurations. It delivers accurate measurements across a wide dynamic range, making it suitable for measuring both absolute power levels and minute power changes. The user-friendly interface and data storage capabilities streamline operation and analysis, while remote control options through GPIB and RS-232 enable integration into automated test systems.
Specifications
- Channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
- Detector Type: InGaAs
- Detector Size: Standard 1 mm (with wide-area option available)
- Wavelength Range: 800 nm to 1700 nm
- Power Range: -9 dBm to -80 dBm (typical)
- Uncertainty: ±5% (0 to -55 dBm)
- Linearity: ±0.015 dB (0 to -55 dBm)
- Power Resolution: 0.001 dB
- Sampling Rate: Up to 4096 samples per second (each channel)
- Stabilization Time: Less than 1 ms (Manual Gain Range)
- Measurement Units: dB, dBm, Watt
- Display: Easy-to-read LCD with menu-driven interface
- User Interface: Front panel keys for control and settings
- Remote Control: GPIB and RS-232 interfaces
- Data Storage: Internal memory (capacity not specified)
- Power Supply: AC power cord
- Additional Features:
- External trigger input for synchronized measurements
- Programmable acquisitions
- Wide-area detector option for bare fiber testing (PM-1623W model)
- Interchangeable fiber optic connector adapters (FOA)
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.


