The EXFO PM-1600 is a high-speed benchtop optical power meter designed for high-performance testing of active and passive fiber-optic components. It delivers exceptional testing efficiency with a sampling rate of up to 4096 samples per second, extremely fast stabilization time, and a polarization-dependent response as low as 0.005 dB. It offers selectable wide-area detector options, programmable data acquisition buffering, and flexible analog outputs and external triggering for automated test setups.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 |
| Display | Backlit monochrome LCD |
| Warm-up Time | 1 h |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 222 mm x 117 mm x 333 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
Optical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Detector Type Options | InGaAs / Silicon (configuration dependent) |
| Detector Active Area (PM-1613) | 1.0 mm |
| Detector Active Area (PM-1623) | 3.0 mm |
| Wavelength Range (InGaAs) | 800 nm to 1700 nm |
| Wavelength Range (Silicon) | 450 nm to 1100 nm |
| Power Measurement Range (InGaAs) | +10 dBm to -80 dBm |
| Power Measurement Range (Silicon) | +10 dBm to -70 dBm |
| Uncertainty (Accuracy) | ±5% at 1310 nm and 1550 nm (0 to -50 dBm) |
| Polarization Dependence Loss (PM-1613) | < ±0.015 dB (1310 nm and 1550 nm) |
| Polarization Dependence Loss (PM-1623) | < ±0.005 dB (1310 nm and 1550 nm) |
| Linearity | ±0.015 dB (0 to -60 dBm), ±0.050 dB (+10 to 0 dBm and -60 to -70 dBm) |
| Display Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Calibrated Wavelengths | User-adjustable in 1 nm steps |
Measurement & Acquisition Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sampling Rate | Up to 4096 samples/s |
| Data Buffer Capacity | Up to 4096 samples |
| Trigger Modes | External trigger, internal software, free-run |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Port | BNC (TTL compatible) |
| Trigger Output Port | BNC (TTL compatible) |
| Analog Output | BNC, 0 V to 5 V |
| Optical Interface Adapter Type | EXFO Universal Interface (FOA-XX) interchangeable adapters |
Environmental & Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Relative Humidity Range | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
| Calibration Interval | 3 years |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop / half-rack unit |
Performance & Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Power (PM-1613) | +16 dBm |
| Maximum Safe Input Power (PM-1623) | +18 dBm |
| Wavelength Setting Resolution | 1 nm |
| Measurement Units | dB, dBm, W |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Output Voltage Range | 0 to 5 V |
| Analog Output Connector | BNC |
| Trigger Input Level | TTL (0 to 5 V) |
| Trigger Output Level | TTL (0 to 5 V) |
General & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Set | SCPI |
| Fiber Compatibility | Single-mode and multimode (up to 100/140 µm) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Delay | < 5 µs |
| Trigger Jitter | < 1 µs |
Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Output Bandwidth | DC to 5 kHz (PM-1613), DC to 3.5 kHz (PM-1623) |
Optical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Fiber Core Diameter | 100 µm |
Technology
Fiber Optic Testing
Applications
Active and Passive Optical Component Characterization