Drop-in replacement of legacy bench top 1830-C
USB2.0 (1830-R) and additional GPIB/RS-232 (1830-R-GPIB) Interfaces
CE and RoHS compliant
A chirping audible tone for alignment
Hot swappable among detectors
Two analog output modes: 2V into 1 MΩ/1V into 50 Ω impedance
The completely redesigned 1830-R Benchtop Optical Power Meter is a drop-in replacement for the popular legacy 1830-C Model.
The 1830-R is a perfect drop-in replacement for your existing 1830-C, which was also the most popular Newport optical power meter used in fiber optic component production and testing. All the functions are easily accessible from the front panel buttons. To maintain accuracy and guarantee performance Newport recommends annual power meter calibration.
USB2.0 is the standard computer interface, while the 1830-R-GPIB model offers additional IEEE-488 (GPIB) and the RS-232C ports. Both the 1830-C and the current 19xx-C commands are supported. A built-in beeper, which changes its frequency as a function of incident optical power, can be utilized to optimize optical beam alignment. The analog output that provides a voltage proportional to the detector current can be used for fast control loop applications. Firmware is easily updated through the USB port.
Rear View of 1830-R-GPIB
The BEEP button on the front panel turns the variable frequency beeper on and off. The frequency of this tone varies as a function of the optical power being measured. The real-time audible feedback is very helpful when trying to maximize optical throughput without looking at the display.
DC power measurements can be displayed in units of W, dBm, dB, and Relative Measurement on the instrument’s bright 4 1/2 digit annunciated LED, providing wide dynamic range with power sensitivities down to 10 pW and full scale readings up to 2 W (detector dependent). Relative power measurements, in reference to a previously stored value, is performed with the result displayed either as a ratio or dB.
Improved analog output accuracy ±0.5% versus ±1% of 1830-C
Automatic attenuator position recognition (with 918D Series detectors)
A USB memory stick (2GB) including software and documents ships with each unit
CE and RoHS Compliant
High Performance Photodiode Sensors (automatic attenuator on/off detection is enabled but automated temperature compensation is not)
see Photodiode Power Sensor Selection Guide for a complete power meter/detector compatibility chart.