Analog Gauge display
Oscilloscope mode
Real Time Vertical strip chart
Windows 7 and XP, 32 and 64 bit compatible software
USB computer interface
True rms measurements
10 pA resolution for photodiodes
Analog and digital filtering
Data storage via internal memory (250,000 data samples ) or USB Flash Drive
Patents: 8004527, 8072587, 8194076, 8400623
Model 1918-R , replacing the 1918-C, is the high performance, feature-rich hand-held optical power meter.
With patented methods for measuring optical signal characteristics this state-of-the-art optical power meter leverages the advanced features and display capabilities of Newport\'s 1936-R into a compact, wall-plug and battery powered device, for use in the lab or in the field. The 4 inch, full color, graphical LED display provides excellent legibility from any angle, in any light condition. It enables both numerical and graphical measurement representation, with a selection of various color palettes to match filtering properties of users’ laser eye safety goggles.
The Analog Gauge display mode can be used for tuning adjustments. In the Graph screen mode the power meter acts as an oscilloscope. Users can see in real time the optical power level in their experiment.
| Analog Gauge display | Oscilloscope mode | Real Time Vertical strip chart |
Users can select from 6 different display colors to match their specific lighting conditions and colors of their laser safety eyewear. Measurements can also be displayed in various display formats, such as numeric, graphic, bar and strip charts.
The 1918-R software gives users the flexibility of a command line environment as well as the ability to download collected data directly to a computer for analysis.
Software command line display
Advanced programming toolkits such as Labview, .Net CSharp and C++ samples will be installed automatically when installing the application software.
True Root-Mean-Square (RMS) measurements, providing the most accurate RMS value regardless of the shape of the input waveform. Additional advanced features include a Stand-by mode for further energy savings, user defined display colors, an internal 250,000 data point storage buffer, additional data storage using an external USB flash drive, analog and digital filtering, programmable sample rates, moving statistics, plotting and multiple user-configuration storage. It can handle peak-to-peak measurements of pulses with repetition-rates of up to 4 kHz at a sampling rate of 250 kHz.
Pulse, peak-to-peak and DC source measurements can be displayed in units of W, dBm, dB, J, A, and V depending on the detector types used.
The 1918-R ships in a convenient and durable storage container equipped with a handle for ease of transport. Included in the shipment is a full software suite which bundles Labview and CSharp samples. The 1918-R optical power meter comes with a rechargeable battery, battery charger and carrying case. Batteries are field replaceable by the user and can also be ordered separately. Note that use of non-Newport AC adapter will void warranty.
Internal 250,000 data point storage buffer
Data storage via internal memory or USB Flash Drive
Color plotting, statistics and on-board data post-processing
Analog and digital filtering
Soft Trigger function
Analog bar graph with 10X zoom
Accelerated thermopile based power measurements with fast prediction algorithm
USB data transfer up to 11 Mbps
Sophisticated automation capabilities in testing and laboratory applications
True rms measurements
High Performance Photodiode Sensors (automatic attenuator on/off detection and sensor temperature compensation)
Please see Newport Power Meter and Detector Legacy and Compatibility for a complete list of the detectors that are compatible with this model.