GAOTek Mini Optical Power Meter

This compact Mini Optical Power Meter measures the optical power at various wavelengths precisely and can be used with an optical laser source to measure the fiber loss in optical networks.

Description

Overview

The GAOTek Mini Optical Power Meter is a compact device which provides stable performance and ensures high measuring precision of 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm wavelengths. It can be used together with an optical laser source to measure the loss of fiber, cable, and other passive optical devices.

Key Features

  • Compact and portable design
  • Relative value measurement
  • Adjustable Automatic measuring range and power indication
  • Low power consumption
  • Can work continuously more than 100 hours
  • Linear optical power and logarithmic power display.
  • 09 in (2.5 mm) Universal interface (support FC/SC/ST connectors)

Technical Specifications

Type GAO-OPM-8 A GAO-OPM-8 B
Display Range +10 dBm to -70 dBm (1550 nm) +26 dBm to -50 dBm (1550 nm)
Calibrated Wavelengths 3.35 x10 -5, 3.86 x10 -5, 5.12 x10 -5, 5.16 x10 -5, 5.87 x10 -5, 6.10 x10 -5 in (850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm)
Sensor type In GaAs
Fiber Type 0.03 in (0.9 mm), 0.25 in (0.009 mm), 0.07 in (2 mm), 0.11 in (3 mm)
Resolution 0.01 dB
Accuracy 0.35 dB ± 1 nW 0.35 dB ± 10 nW
Power Supply 2 * AAA dry batteries
Continuous Working Hours About 230 hours; stand-by time is about 3,500 hours
Working Temperature 14 °F ~ +140 °F (-10 °C ~ 60 °C)   <90 % RH
Storage Temperature -4 °F ~ +158 °F (-20 °C ~ 70 °C) <90 % RH
Dimensions

(L x W x H)

4.72 in x 1.29 in x 1.18 in

(120 mm x 33 mm x 30 mm)

Weight 0.15 lbs. (70 g)

 

Additional Information

Panel Description

No. Icon Description
1 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm Displays current wavelength
2 51.99 dBm Display current power value
3 Power Switch Long press (>/2 s) to turn ON/OFF power

Short press (<1.5 s) to turn ON/OFF backlight

4 Function button Long press (>/s) to set reference value

Short press (<1.5 s) to switch between wavelengths

 

5 Interface 0.09 in (2.5 mm) standard interface
6 Dust Cap Resist dust for interface
7 Battery Compartments Installed with 2* AAA dry batteries

 Applications:

  1. Maintenance and test of telecommunication line
  2. Used for testing optical loss in cable and other passive optical networks.
  3. Used for testing of FTTx networks.

Standard Accessories

2*AAA batteries

Carrying bag- 1

User manual- 1

Optional Accessories

 Male FC to female LC adapter for LC connector

Ordering Information

Type GAO-OPM-8 A GAO-OPM-8 B
Display Range +10 dBm to -70 dBm (1550 nm) +26 dBm to -50 dBm (1550 nm)
Accuracy 0.35 dB ± 1 nW 0.35 dB ± 10 nW