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.

The 1830-R features high accuracy measurement down to ±0.13% and ±0.5% analog output accuracy to provide solutions to the most challenging power measurement needs.

The 1830-R is an essential tool for the production of telecom/datacom devices. With its ability to detect and measure beam power from fiber optics at up to 20 kHz bandwidth (depending on the selected range), the 1830-R is ideally suited to facilitate alignment and LIV characterization of optical fiber to silicon photonics devices and other fiber optic components.

• 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

The 1830-R series power meters are compatible only with photodiode detectors with a DB15 connectors.

• 818-xx/DB Series Calibrated Photodiode Sensors
• 918D Series High Performance Photodiode Sensors (automatic attenuator on/off detection is enabled but automated temperature compensation is not with 1830-R)
• Fiber Optic Detectors, Sphere-Based
• Fiber Optic Detectors, Photodiode-Based
• Wand Style Calibrated Photodiode Sensors
• Calibrated Integrating Sphere Sensors

Please refer to Newport Power Meter and Detector Legacy and Compatibility for a complete meter/detector compatibility chart.