- Low cost
- Simple Control
- Powerful
The optical power meter OPM200 is designed for precise, high speed measurement of optical power in the μW to mW range. The output is a voltage linearly proportional to the input power. The gain of the OPM200 is fixed.
- Interfaces: DB9 (analogue outputs)
- Rise time: 70ns (5MHz)
- Noise equivalent power: 1 µW (RMS)
- Gain control: none
The OPM200 amplifier employs high quality photodiodes and precision transimpedance input stages to provide for low offset and high linearity throughout the full dynamic range.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
These optical power monitors are particularly useful for the measurement of rapidly changing optical signals. These units have a particularly high bandwidth of 10MHz allowing monitoring of high frequency noise components of many light sources. The output is a voltage linearly proportional to input power. The fast response time at high signal-noise-ratio makes the OPM200 series particularly useful in systems control feedback loops.
The OPM200 series is insensitive to electromagnetic interference by design, an important factor when working in “dirty” industrial environments. These units are provided in OEM-style enclosures. The case wings provide for mounting on standard 25mm and 1″ optical table tops and for OEM applications.
APPLICATIONS EXAMPLES
The range of applications for optical power monitors is very broad. The OPM200 series is especially conceived for applications in the manufacturing environment of telecommunications components. Typical applications may be found in measuring:
Components:
lasers, ASEs, fibre coupled LEDs
fibres, connectors, couplers
switches, multiplexers, demultiplexers
isolators, circulators
filters, fibre bragg gratings (FBGs)
amplifiers
Parameters:
output power
optical return loss (ORL)
insertion loss
polarization dependant loss (PDL)
bandwidth
crosstalk
transient behaviour
polarization dependant bandwidth (PDBW)
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Parameter | Conditions | Si, InGaAs | Ge | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Input | ||||
| 27 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Wavelength range | UV-Si VIS-InGaAs x2.0-InGaAs x2.5-InGaAs |
200 – 1000 400 – 1600 700 – 2000 700 – 2490 |
800 – 1600 | nm |
| 28 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Power ranges (full scale) | 4.51 | 452 | mW | |
| 29 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Noise equivalent power (NEPRMS ) | 0.3 (max) | 3 (max) | µW | |
| 30 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Polarization Dependant Loss (PDL) | 0.1 | 0.1 | dB | |
| 31 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Fibre Type | single mode, multi mode (Ø core ≤ 62.5µm; NA ≤ 0.275) |
single mode, multi mode (Ø core ≤ 62.5µm; NA ≤ 0.275) |
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| 32 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Receptacles | FC, SMA, free beam | FC, SMA, free beam | ||
| 33 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Output | ||||
| 34 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Function | Linear analogue : Vout = scale faktor x Iin | Linear analogue : Vout = scale faktor x Iin | ||
| 35 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Output scale | 1 | 0.1 | V/mW | |
| 36 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Output range (full scale) | 4.4 – 4.63 | V | ||
| 37 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Connectors | BNC4 and DB9 | BNC4 and DB9 | ||
| 38 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Rise / Fall time (10% – 90%) | 70 (max) | 70 (max) | ns | |
| 39 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Setting time (1%) | 100 (max) | 100 (max) | ns | |
| 40 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Accuracy | ± 5 (min) | ± 5 (min) | % | |
| 41 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Reproducibility | ± 0.5 (min) | ± 0.5 (min) | % | |
| 42 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Linearity | ± 0.1 (typ) ± 0.2 (max) |
± 0.1 (typ) ± 0.2 (max) |
dB | |
| 43 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Output impedance | 50 (max) | 50 (max) | Ω | |
| 44 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Power supply | ||||
| 45 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Type | wall plug (supplied) | wall plug (supplied) | ||
| 46 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Dimensions | 30 x 50 x 60 | 30 x 50 x 60 | mm | |
| 47 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | Dimensions | ||||
| 48 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | 1 channel | 1055 x 45 x 116 (w x h x l) | 1055 x 45 x 116 (w x h x l) | mm | |
| 49 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | 2 channels | 1055 x 66 x 116 (w x h x l) | 1055 x 66 x 116 (w x h x l) | mm | |
| 50 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:26 AM | 4 channels | 1055 x 106 x 116 (w x h x l) | 1055 x 106 x 116 (w x h x l) | mm |
- Detector: UV-Si, Ge, visible enhanced InGaAs, IR extended-InGaAs
- Input receptacle: FC-receptacle, SMA-receptacle, free beam
- Case: gull wing, lab style
- Number of channels: 1, 2, 3, 4
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Artifex Software Development Kit
The SDK is a fixed, free component when purchasing a device.
It comes with the source code of the application program (in VB.net) and a LabView VI with the basic functions of the instrument. A description of the communication with the devices and a list of the commands used is also included.
FAQs
What is the OPM200?
The OPM200 is a low-cost, high-speed optical power meter that measures optical power in the µW to mW range and outputs a voltage linearly proportional to the input power.
How fast is the OPM200?
The OPM200 has a maximum rise/fall time of 70 ns (10–90%) and a settling time of 100 ns to 1%, making it suitable for fast transient measurements and feedback loops.
What wavelength range does the OPM200 cover?
Depending on the detector, the OPM200 covers 200–1000 nm (UV-Si), 400–1600 nm (VIS-InGaAs), 700–2000 nm (x2.0-InGaAs), 700–2490 nm (x2.5-InGaAs) or 800–1600 nm (Ge).
Does the OPM200 need gain adjustment?
No. The OPM200 has a fixed gain. This keeps operation simple and avoids errors from range switching.
Which outputs does the OPM200 provide?
The OPM200 provides linear analogue outputs via BNC and DB9 connectors, so it connects directly to oscilloscopes, DAQ systems and controllers.
Which fibre connectors are supported by the OPM200?
The OPM200 supports FC and SMA receptacles as well as free-beam input, for single-mode and multimode fibres with core diameters up to 62.5 µm and NA up to 0.275.
Is the OPM200 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes. The OPM200 is insensitive to electromagnetic interference by design, which makes it reliable in electrically noisy production environments.
Can the OPM200 be used in feedback control loops?
Yes. Its fast response and high signal-to-noise ratio make the OPM200 ideal for closed-loop control, such as laser power stabilisation.
Is the OPM200 available with multiple channels?
Yes. The OPM200 is available in 1, 2 and 4 channel versions in a compact OEM-style housing.
