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PON Power Meter

PON power meter with pass-through measurement for live FTTx networks.

The PDR4213B is a handheld PON Power Meter for simultaneous 1310/1490/1550 nm measurement, providing fast, accurate FTTH/GPON/EPON testing for installation and maintenance.
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Technical Specifications

Wavelengths1310 nm | 1490 nm | 1550 nm
Measurement ModeSimultaneous 3-channel power measurement
Power Range-50 dBm to +26 dBm
Resolution0.01 dB | 0.001 mW
Accuracy+/- 0.25 dB (at reference wavelength, 23 C)
Display UnitsdBm | dBr | mW (user selectable)
Detector TypeInGaAs photodiode
Optical ConnectorSC/APC (SC/UPC adapter included)
Connector InterfaceSC adapter port with 2.5 mm ferrule
Data StorageUp to 99 measurement records (SAVE function)
Data InterfaceUSB 2.0 (data transfer and firmware upgrade)
Battery3 x AA alkaline batteries
Battery Life>= 40 hours continuous operation
Auto Power-OffConfigurable: 5 / 10 / 15 min or disabled

Key Features

  • Engineered to international telecommunication standards (Telcordia / IEC / TIA)
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality processes
  • 100% factory tested for optical insertion loss and return loss compliance

Applications & Use Cases

  • FTTH / FTTB installation acceptance testing and power budget verification
  • GPON and EPON network commissioning, maintenance, and fault localisation
  • Simultaneous upstream (1310 nm) and downstream (1490 / 1550 nm) signal verification
  • PON splitter loss measurement and passive component characterisation