Newport
1830 C Optical Power Meter
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The Newport 1830-C is a benchtop optical power meter for continuous wave power measurements. The 1830-C covers a wide dynamic range from 10 pW to 2 W with an optical attenuator. The 1830-C includes RS-232C and GPIB interfaces for remote control and features a large backlit LCD display.[1][2][3]
What it is
How it works
The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter supports detector connection and setup, wavelength setting, attenuator mode, zero offset subtraction, averaging, and relative measurements.[1]
The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter includes RS-232C and GPIB interfaces, an analog output, and an audible beeper for alignment optimization.[1][2]
Where it fits in the process flow
The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter is used for production testing of fiber-optic components and for free-space or fiber-coupled power measurements.[2]
Applications
The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter is used for power measurement on silicon, germanium, and indium gallium arsenide detector setups.[2]
The Newport 1830 C Optical Power Meter supports relative power measurements, beam alignment optimization, and recorder or control-loop use through its analog output.[2][1]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical3
Wafer handling1
Optics & imaging3
Performance1
Dimensions & facilities2
Configuration & options9
What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 1830 C Optical Power Meter are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
- [2]brltest.com — brltest.combrltest.com
- [3]assetrelay.com — assetrelay.comassetrelay.com
- [4]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 29, 2026.
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