Features:

• Fast response (over 1000 readouts/s)
• Wavelengths: 440 to 900 nm for visible (VIS) and 800 to 1700 nm for infrared (IR)
• NIST traceable
• Built-in attenuator for 20 or 30 dB attenuation; automatically detects when the attenuator is engaged
• Selectable sampling rate (from 7Hz to 1800Hz)
• Optional POM-110 hand-held display unit for controlling one or two detector heads
• Analog voltage output (optional)
• Interchangeable optical receptacles
• Mounting holes on sides and bottom
• Low power consumption (
• Built-in RS-232 and I²C(1) interfaces
• Selectable RS-232 baud rate (from 9600 to 115,200 bps)
• Wide dynamic range
• Can be used for free space applications

Applications:

• Optical power equalization and power control for WDMs and multi-channel optically amplified networks
• Automatic fiber optical alignment and collimation systems
• Multi-channel optical power measurements
• General optical power measurements such as IL measurement
• Multi-channel test set
• Network installation and maintenance

Product Description:

The Smart Detector Head incorporates the features of a full-function optical power meter (except display) in a miniature housing. This makes it ideal for applications that require multiple detectors in a small space. By using a simple RS232 interface, the device can be used alone or in parallel with other devices to measure or monitor optical power.

The Smart Detector Head has a fast response speed, wide dynamic range, and an optional analog output, making it well suited to a variety of applications. Using very simple commands, the Smart Detector Head can easily be adapted to custom requirements, such as optical alignment and collimation systems.

The Smart Detector Head can provide readings in any convenient format including watts, dBm, dB, or relative (P/Pref). More than one Smart Detector Head can be connected to a computer, with the number of units being limited only by the number of available serial ports. Multiple units can also be configured using I2C(1) interface. When used with a PC, a power supply provides power to the Smart Detector Head via an adaptor cable, which also connects the PC to the Smart Detector Head.

The Smart Detector Head has a manually activated built-in selectable attenuator that can be inserted into the light path without disturbing the rest of the setup. The Smart Detector Head automatically senses the presence of the attenuator and corrects the light measurements accordingly.

Operating Instructions

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