KI 9600 Series Power Meter KI 9800 Series Light Source
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1. KI 9600 Series Optical Povver Meter Ge Power Meter KI 9600 Ge InGaAs Power Meter KI 9600 InGaAs H3B InGaAs Power Meter KI 9600 H3B H5 InGaAs Power Meter KI 9600 H5 1550 nm Ge Power Meter KI 9600WS01 Ge Standard Accessories ST SC FC connector adaptors User manual on CD NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificate Quality Assurance certificate carry strap soft carry pouch Optical Connectors The power meter works with both PC and APC connectors Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors KI 9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter KI 9600XL Ge 5 KI 9600XL Si 5 Large Area Ge Power Meter Large Area Si Power Meter Standard Accessories User manual on CD NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificate Quality Assurance certificate carry strap soft carry pouch Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N ST OPT202 FC OPT204 SC OPT201 LSA DIN OPT207 E2000 LSH OPT220 SMA905 906 OPT203 D4 OPT206 EC OPT221 MU OPT222 MTRJ OPT223 Biconic OPT205 Diamond 3 5mm OPT208 Universal 1 25mm OPT224 Universal 2 5mm OPT225 Description P N Description P N D4 OPTO55 LCIF3000 OPT072 E2000 LSH blue OPTO60 MU OPTO80 E2000 LSH green OPT060G Universal 2 5mm OPT081 LSA DIN 47256 blue OPT071 SMA 905 906 OPT082 KI 9000 UM 3 To order KI9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter please specify instrument2. 0 8 0 35 0 35 Typical over temperature 25 850 A initial tolerance nm 20 20 5 20 5 At 25 C N A width nm 3 lt 1 3 lt 1 FWHM typical Anmeec 04 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 NA Typical Mode Controlled Source NA NA NA Mode controlled NA een ai 0 05 NA 95 confidence Modulation 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 2 Vo Blinking 2 Hz NA Yes NA Yes Laser output Adjustable over 3 dB in 0 1 dB steps 1 ORL lt 25 cB 2 Multimode source mode distribut KI 9000 UM 3 ion 50 125 is compliant with the following standards IEC 61280 4 1 Ed 1 0 TIA EIA 526 14A and TIA TSB 178 N SPECIFICATIONS KI 9600 Series Optical Povver Meter Detector Response Damage Calibration X Power Tone and multi Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total type level nm range fiber ID linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty Sensitivity nm dBm dBm sensitivity dBm dB dB dB 30nm 660 850 10 60 45 Ge 600 1650 15 1300 1310 1390 gt 0 04 2 lt 0 005 0 5 0 04 1490 1550 1610 1625 660 850 5 60 40 InGaAs 600 1700 15 1300 1310 1390 Pep 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 1490 1550 1610 1625 H3B 850 InGaAs 800 1700 427 1300 1310 1390 24 40 a 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 1490 1550 1590 1610 1625 g H5 850 15 50 30 InGaAs 800 1700 25 1300 1310 1390 rA 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 1490 1550 1590 1610 1625 i typical typical max typical KI 9000 UM
3. Reference value Setting 0 3 dB of Reference Measurement results 0 3 dB of Reference 1 10 00 dBm dB 10 30 dBm dBm 9 70 dBm 2 20 00 dBm dB 20 30 dBm dBm 19 70 dBm 3 30 00 dBm dB 30 30 dBm dBm 29 70 dBm 4 40 00 dBm dB 40 30 dBm dBm 39 70 dBm 5 50 00 dBm dB 50 30 dBm dBm 49 70 dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB Note 1 Minimum Maximum Specification is for the KI 9600 InGaAs For the KI 9600 Ge increase reduce by 0 2 dB For the KI 9600 H3B increase reduce by 0 1 dB Table 4 Accuracy Test Record for KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter KI 9000 UM 3 x PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Output Power CW Test Wavelength Minimum Specification DUT Maximum Specification Measurement Results 1310 nm 1 00 dBm dBm 1550 nm 1 00 dBm dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB Short Term Stability Test optional 1310 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical 1550 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 5 Output Power Test and Short Term Stability Test Record for KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source KI 9000 UM 3 N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Central Wavelength amp Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional Wavelength Minimum Spec DUT Maximum Spec Me
4. Tel 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 Email sales kingfisher com au If returning equipment to Kingfisher International for service or calibration please download and complete the Return Material Authorization Form located on the Support page on our web site www kingfisher com au To avoid delays and minimise disruption for our customers Kingfisher International offers a fixed price repair service For the staff at our fully equipped service and calibration centre it is their pleasure to keep your equipment performing at its very best INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS The KI 9000 Series Optical Povver Meter and Optical Light Source offer superb measurement confidence ease of use high level of convenience and reduced cost of ownership This equipment can be effectively used by installers technicians and engineers to test all types of fiber optic systems in various applications SMF MMF POF PCS ribbon fiber e Tx Rx absolute power levels in dBm e Optical loss in dB e Continuity testing with the test tone features The interchangeable optical connectors are drop and dust protected by a snap on cover A wide variety of connector styles are available including 1 25 mm LC and MU styles KI9000 Series feature a tough polycarbonate housing with shock absorbent sides and corners which has passed extensive drop testing Calibration can be performed by any suitably equipped laboratory The recommended re calibrat
5. gt A after l Eas j turning on instrument Operating wavelengths will be Note This function is not available on the LED source option KI 9000 UM 3 DISCLAIMER AND VVARRANTY Information in this manual is given in good faith for the benefit of the user It cannot be used as the basis for claims against Kingfisher International or its representatives if accidental damage or inconvenience results from use or attempted repair of the equipment Kingfisher International products are guaranteed against defective components and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of delivery unless specifically stated in the original purchase contract or agreement This warranty excludes optical connectors or incorrect use Opening the instrument will invalidate the warranty Liability is limited solely to repair of the equipment KI 9000 UM 3 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kingfisher com au Website _http www kingfisher com au Technical data is subject to change without notice as part of our program of continuous improvement Therefore please verify critical parameters before ordering Australian and international patents granted x
6. i lt Q Z 7 4 1 S na Accreditabon No p K NGFISHER Made in Australia International Patents Granted Copyright Kingfisher International Pty Ltd 3 Edition May 2009 CONTENTS Service and Support Introduction and Applications General Safety Summary Battery Power Optical Connector Operation Care of your Instrument Accuracy Considerations Definition of Terms Specifications Ordering Information Calibration and Maintenance Performance Verification Tests Quick Reference Guide Disclaimer and Warranty User Notes KI9600 Series Optical Power Meter and KI9800 Series Optical Light Source SERVICE AND SUPPORT Applications Support Please visit www kingfisher com au to see our comprehensive Application Notes written to support instrument users Look at www kingfisher com au to find distributor details from the Contact Us section Our local agents are able to offer excellent applications advice in your language and time zone Please visit our website on www kinofisher com au for a current list of regional service centres Otherwise if you are having difficulties please feel free to contact sales kingfisher com au for applications support Instrument Service Qualified personnel must perform adjustment maintenance or repair of this product To obtain service please contact your local Kingfisher International distributor or our office in Australia
7. or shipped at temperatures between 25 C and 70 C and at relative humidity of less than 95 Protect the unit from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it KI 9000 UM 3 Safety This instrument contains no hazardous optical or electrical items When using this equipment optical safety precautions should be observed commensurate with the maximum available source power since most of this power can also be coupled out of the instrument WARNING Observe optical safety when using high power Optical safety requirements at high power levels MUST be observed or eye damage is likely Organisations and users operating optical equipment with these power levels MUST determine and observe relevant safety precautions which are beyond the scope of this manual x GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Laser and LED Safety Information Visual laser 635 5 nm VCSEL 850 20 nm Surface emitting LED refer current specifications InGaAs Fabry Perot laser 1310 1490 1550 20 nm Max CW output power 635 nm 0 631 mW 850 nm 0 631 mW 1310 1490 1550 nm 1 26 mW Laser Class according to IEC 60825 1 2001 International 635 nm class 2 850 nm class 1 1310 1490 1550 nm class 1 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm class 2 850 nm class 1 1310 1490 1550 nm class 1 Maximum permissible CW output power IEC 60825 1 2001 International 635 nm class 2 1mW 850 nm class 1 0 78 mW 1310 nm class 1 15 6 mW KI 9000 UM 3 1490 155
8. radiation exposure Calibrate the source at the selected wavelengths as follows e Inserting the 2 54 mm 0 17 pitch programming shunt across pins will put the instrument into calibration mode It will display CAL e Press A 4 to set the wavelength to be calibrated Measure light source power using the reference meter e Press gt A to display DAC values from 0 to 1023 and emitter current e Set the emitter power to the required level by pressing MOD to reduce and LEVEL to increase output e Press A 4 to save new value and to exit e To return to factory default setting press JA e Repeat the above process for any additional wavelengths if required KI 9000 UM 3 Opening the Instrument CAUTION e Do not open unless warranty has expired and you are authorised to do so Opening the unit will invalidate any warranty claim e This unit contains static sensitive devices Anti static handling procedures should be observed at all times when handling internal circuits e There are no internal user adjustments All calibration is performed without opening the instrument The optical sensor connector assembly is not user serviceable Procedure e Open battery compartment and remove the batteries Pull open the optical connector cover e Place the instrument face down on a soft mat remove belt clip and undo the screws in the rear housing The instrument can now be gently pulled apart e Further disa
9. the meter at the selected wavelength as follows e Inserting the 2 54 mm 0 17 pitch programming shunt across pins will put the instrument into calibration mode It will display CAL KI 9000 UM 3 Press A 4 or A to set the wavelength to be calibrated Record the light source power measured by reference power meter Transfer this power level to the meter to be calibrated Press HOLD to display power reading Press HOLD again to display current offsets Record the current old value Press HOLD again then JA 4 or gt A to adjust reading to match the noted reference reading Press HOLD again to display current offsets Record the current new value Note Toggling the HOLD button will show the power reading and the offsets on the display To set the new value press and hold dB dBm mW until the instrument beeps The display will show CAL and calibrated wavelength Repeat above process for other wavelengths CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Light Source Calibration The emitter power level can be re calibrated and the current checked Required are reference power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode and multimode test leads an anti tamper label Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
10. 0 nm class 1 10 mW 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm Class 2 1mW 850 nm Class 1 0 76 mW 1310 nm Class 1 2 mW 1490 1550 nm Class 1 8 1mW Note 1 Maximum CW output power is defined as the highest possible optical power that the Source can produce at its output connector Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power Note 2 Maximum permissible CW output power is the highest optical power that is permitted within the appropriate laser class Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power In the USA laser LED sources specified by this data sheet are classified as Class 1 and Class 2 according to 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 Internationally the same laser sources are classified as Class 1 and Class 2 according to IEC 60825 1 2001 WARNING Optical power levels in fiber optic systems can cause permanent eye injury and damage to eyesight Never look into the end of an optical cable or connector which might be attached to an active source Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector Optical magnifying instruments eg microscope increase eye hazard Disconnect the source before using an optical magnifier The laser module has a built in safety circuitry which will disable the optical output in the case of a fault condition however Y GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY this cannot be guaranteed An equipment assurance program is recommended to check for safe laser operation
11. 3 22 SPECIFICATIONS KI9600WS01 Ge Calibrated wavelengths nm 1550 Measurement of 1550nm Pass band 1530 to 1625 Isolation of 1490nm band gt 25dB Isolation of 1310nm band gt 30dB Max permitted input level 15dBm Measurement range 10 to 70 dBm Measurement accuracy Mid range linearity 0 04 dB Polarization sensitivity lt 0 005 dB Total Uncertainty 0 5 dB Note 1 Mid range linearity excludes top 3 dB and bottom 10 dB of range Note 2 Calibration condition non coherent light 35 5 dBm 23 1 C 1 nm 10 3 nm FWHM PC ceramic connector 100 um fiber Note 3 Includes contributions due to varying optical connector types calibration uncertainty full temperature dynamic range and fiber core diameter up to 200 um Note 4 H3B can sustain the damage level for 2 minutes Note 5 At calibration wavelengths in bold type KI 9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter Detector Response Damage Calibration X Power Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total A Sensitivity type level nm range linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty 30nm nm dBm dBm dB dB dB dB 780 850 10 35 5mm Ge 600 1650 15 1300 1310 10 40 0 04 2 lt 0 005 0 5 0 04 1490 1550 1625 470 520 5 60 5mmSi 350 1100 10 635 650 660 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 780 850 980 typical typical max typical KI 9000 UM 3 p 23 ORDERING INFORMATION
12. Accuracy Test 2 Switch on all three instruments 3 Set all instruments to 1310 nm KI 9000 UM 3 4 Change the attenuation of attenuator until the optical power meter displays 10 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 1 of Table 4 If the laser source is not powerful enough to give 10 dBm set the attenuator to 2 5 dB and correct the appropriate values in the test report Repeat the above for reference power meter readings of 20dBm 30 dBm 40 dBm and 50 dBm settings 2 5 5 Measure the DUT Re connect the attenuator output cable to the DUT Set the attenuator to its value for setting 1 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Repeat the above for attenuator settings 2 5 6 Repeat the Power Meter Accuracy Test at 1550 nm N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Output Power CW Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 2 Switch on the instruments 3 Set the Optical Power Meter to 1310 nm 4 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm 5 Note the measured power level value in the test report in Table 5 6 Repeat the above on 1550 nm Light Source Power Meter Figure 3 Test set up for KI 9800 Light Source Output Power CW Test KI 9000 UM 3 a PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Short Term Stability Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 For bett
13. CURACY CONSIDERATIONS All Measurements Keep optical connectors clean and in good condition APC connectors will generally provide improved power stability on single mode systems To reduce the effect of polarisation changes test leads should be neat coiled and physically stable In multimode systems modal noise and general uncertainty are much worse than in single mode systems and optimum measurement repeatability will be obtained by use of a mandrel wrap Wavelength uncertainty affects power meter calibration This is significant with a Ge detector in the 1550 nm band eg gt 1560 nm in cold weather For general measuring from 660 to 1550 nm the Ge meters offer adequate accuracy For better accuracy or linearity or wavelengths above 1550 nm the InGaAs meter is preferred KI 9000 UM 3 For high power testing the H series meters offer excellent accuracy power handling wavelength and connector reflections insensitivity For PON testing the Wavelength Selective meter KI9600WS01 Ge offers a simple way to measure 1550 nm light unaffected by other wavelengths Light source power may drift When you have finished a test go back to the start position to check if the light source power is still within acceptable limits Specifications are for typical drift warm up and with a specified level of return loss Actual drift will vary between instruments and test situations Most available laser sources are sensitive to re
14. KI 9000 UM 3 BATTERY POWER These instruments are powered by two 1 5 V dry alkaline AAA size batteries Alternatively use re chargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries Model Battery run time in hours KI 9600 Optical Power Meter 300 KI 9800 Optical Light Source 25 When the batteries are low the low battery indicator is shown on the display At this stage there is approximately enough energy for another 20 hours of use To save energy the instrument automatically turns off after 10 minutes without operation To change the batteries open the cover of the battery compartment at the side of the instrument remove the batteries and insert new ones KI 9000 UM 3 CAUTION Do not use lithium batteries or other batteries with a nominal voltage greater than 1 8 V The instrument may be damaged Protect our environment Batteries purchased from Kingfisher agents can be returned to them for appropriate disposal OPTICAL CONNECTOR To access the optical connector grasp the top left corner of the instrument and pull off the cover To install an adaptor align the locating slot on the side of the through adaptor with that on the instrument connector and press it on To remove an adaptor press button on the front of the instrument and then pull off the adaptor It is easier to pull off the adaptor with a test lead in place since this gives better grip Different styles of connector adaptor ST SC FC MU
15. KI 9600 Series Povver Meter KI 9800 Series Light Source OPERATION MAINTENANCE GUIDE INTERNATIONAL C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY GFISHER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO IEC 17050 2004 INTERNATIONAL Manufacturer s Name Kingfisher Inter national Pty Ltd Manufacturer s Address 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia hereby declares that the products listed below Product Name Light Source Power Meter Model Number KI9800 Series KI9600 Series Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product s comply with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly e Directive 2002 95 EC on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS e Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and conform to the following standards and specifications MIL PRF 28800F 1996 Performance specification Test equipment for use with electrical and electronic equipment general specification EC 60529 2001 EN 60529 1993 A1 2003 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures Power Meter conforms to EC 61315 2005 Calibration of fibre optic power meters EMC Limit EC 61326 2002 EN 61326 1 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 EC CISPR 11 2004 EN 5501 1 1998 A1 1999 Limits applicable to Grou
16. LC F3000 E2000 LSH D4 MU 2 5mm universal SMA and LSA DIN can be easily fitted by the user When not in use keep the test port and connector covered Do not touch connector tip with your fingers since body oils and dirt can impair connector performance The supplied standard adaptors have ceramic sleeves and do not cause metal dust contamination which can cause connector failure and fiber fuse at very high power levels CAUTION Do not use damaged or incompatible connectors Power Meter Power meter can be used with both PC and APC connector styles Bare fiber adaptors must achieve fiber eccentricity of 100 microns and end tolerance of 300 microns relative to the ferrule end Preferred bare fiber adaptors consist of a connector with fiber retention device or other end stop KI 9000 UM 3 For regular work with bare fibers it is preferable to use an alternative arrangement such as a multimode pigtail with a v groove or mechanical splice CAUTION Do not scratch the detector lens with the glass fiber end when using bare fiber adaptors Light Source A light source is either PC or APC connector specific This is determined when ordering the instrument CAUTION The use of bare fiber adaptors is not recommended as permanent instrument damage will occur How to clean the optical connectors Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating using approved materials CAUTION Do not attempt to clean an op
17. The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met KI 9000 UM 3 Safety Symbols A The apparatus will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the apparatus against damage Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage If there is damage to the container or cushioning keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment for completeness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically If the contents are incomplete mechanical damage or defect is apparent or if an instrument does not pass the operators checks notify the nearest Sales Service Office To check instrument performance please refer to Performance Verification Tests section of this manual WARNING You must return instruments with malfunctions to a Service Centre for repair and calibration x GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Operating Environment The range of Kingfisher equipment covered by this manual can be operated at temperatures between 15 C and 55 C and at relative humidity of lt 95 Ya Storage and Shipment The range of Kingfisher equipment covered by this manual can be stored
18. and at least one optional interchangeable connector adaptor Vos ORDERING INFORMATION KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source VFL 635 laser KI9807 VFL 635 laser APC KI9807 APC 660 nm LED 1mm POF fixed SMA KI 9809 850 nm LED KI 9810 850 1300 nm LED KI 9812 850 nm LED KI 9820 1310 1550 nm laser KI 9822 1310 1550 nm laser APC KI 9822 APC 1310114901550 nm laser KI 9827 1310149011550 nm laser APC KI 9827 APC 850 nm VCSEL KI 9840 KI9000 UM 3 Standard Accessories ST SC FC connector adaptors User manual on CD Quality Assurance certificate carry strap soft carry pouch 50um and 62 5um mandrel wraps LED source only Optical Connectors The source ferrule type is fixed and customer specified as either PC or APC when ordering the instrument Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N D4 OPT055 LC F3000 OPT072 E2000 LSH blue OPT060 MU OPTO80 E2000 LSH green OPT060G SMA 905 906 OPT082 LSA DIN 47256 blue OPT071 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE There are no intemal user adjustments Calibration is performed without opening the instrument Before commencing calibration e Clean all optical connectors very carefully e Ensure that all devices have been at a stable room temperature for over an hour and that the light source is fully warmed up at the wavelength to be calibrated e Ensure that all installed batteries are in good working con
19. asurement Results Centre wavelength 1310 nm 1290 nm nm 1330 nm 1550 nm 1530 nm nm 1570 nm Spectral Bandwidth FWHM 1310 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical 1550 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 6 Central wavelength and Test Record for KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source KI 9000 UM 3 N QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter e To stop 1 start display update press HOLD e To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press the button on the front of the instrument and pull off e To set reference press and hold Set Ref for more adaptor than 3 sec e To defeat auto power off press and hold POWER for e To display max min recorded power press and hold 3 seconds during turn on Perm is displayed on the Max Min To re set this function press POWER top right of the LCD e lf the meter detects a test tone higher than 200 Hz e Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol the display will show the actual measured e During instrument turn on modulation frequency in kHz _ to view all display segments press and hold e When multi fibre id tone is detected by a power IA p PPA SE P meter a buzzer sounds and the corresponding fiber id number is displayed To access this feature press MOD four times on a Light Source e Ifa standard tone is detected eg 270 Hz 1 KHz e To scroll wavelength press A 4 or gt AJ 2 KHz a buzzer will sound to turn buzzer on
20. dition KI 9000 UM 3 To enable calibration mode remove belt clip and anti tamper label at the back of the instrument and insert a 2 54 mm 0 1 pitch programming shunt across pins Manipulation of the shunt is easier with needle nose pliers Figure1 Calibration opening positioned at the back of the instrument underneath belt clip and covered by anti temper label Perform calibration as per instructions below When calibration is complete remove the calibration shunt and place an anti tamper label over the hole Do not forget to update your calibration records and to schedule the next calibration service CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Povver Meter Calibration Calibration is a transfer process It is performed by setting up a light source at a stable but non critical power level between 0 and 30 dBm and adjusting the meter reading to the same value as that shown by a reference meter Required are laser and LED light sources with accurate calibrated wavelengths and good power stability a power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode and multimode test leads Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity Known calibration constants can be re entered directly without using other equipment This is useful in case old calibration constants are to be put back Record the existing calibration offsets re enter or adjust known offsets at this point or calibrate
21. er stability ensure that connector plugged into povver meter has APC termination Light Source Power Meter Figure 4 Test set up for KI 9800 Light Source Short Term Stability Test 2 Set the optical power meter to 1310 nm 3 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm 4 Let the unit warm up for 15 minutes then note the power KI 9000 UM 3 5 Record the power every 30 seconds for 3 minutes 6 Calculate max min values for stability lt 0 1dB 7 Record test results in Table 5 Time Measured power dBm Drift dB Tick max min values 00 sec 0 00 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec 120 sec 150 sec 180 sec x PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Centre wavelength and Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Test set up for the centre wavelength and spectral bandwidth 2 Switch on the instruments and allow to fully warm up 3 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm KI 9000 UM 3 4 On the OSA press the Instr Preset key 5 Press Auto Meas and wait until End of Automeasure is displayed 6 Choose User and select the type of source to be measured FP for Fabry Perot laser 7 To show the display in linear mode e Press Menu e Press Amptd on the left side of the display e Press Linear on the righ
22. ered in a manual change supplement or revised manual Such specifications supersede any previously published General Instructions Perform each step in the order given using the corresponding test equipment Use Tables 1 3 to record general test details The SMF MMF test lead fiber type and PC APC connector polish must be matched to the instrument type Ensure that all optical connections are dry and clean DO NOT USE INDEX MATCHING OIL For cleaning use the cleaning instructions given in the section Optical Connector Make sure that all patch cords are fixed to the table to avoid movements during measurements Ensure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 2143 Relative humidity 45 to 75 N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Table 1 Required Equipment for KI 9600 and KI 9800 Performance Verification Tests KI 9000 UM 3 Instrument Accessory Recommended Model Required Characteristics Alternative Model Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator For optional test only Optical Spectrum Analyzer KI3822B KI3600 InGaAs KI7011B 71450B KI7400 KI7800 KI7300A KI9800 KI7600B KI9600 KIZO10A 714528 8164xA B N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Povver Meter Accuracy Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 Power Meter Attenuator Light Source Figure 2 Test set up for KI 9600 Power Meter
23. flections Varying reflections can induce laser source instability of around 0 3 dB This is very difficult to verify without a special test system but can cause errors Reduced reflection will result in improved repeatability Due to emitter centre wavelength uncertainty eg 20 nm fiber attenuation may vary with different light sources ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS e E SW SIG ESE Normalized Povver Meter VVavelength Dependence Nindov SHME Ge Ge InGaAs InGaAs sods ae SER Gea at DEI i 850 0 KO 0 40 0 4 nk Ole Bal AB 1300 0 06 0 06 Opec Outs 0 08 0 0V5 1 0 005 91 5 10 i 1610 2 8 3 3 0 03 Ones i i 1 000 a Sr ge IT y i ki ge N z g ii aa 0 800 DE i 7 2 LO i fa 1 5 7 i i LU t atl LI 1 ta Pa Gosc LI AA LI 1 E u 1 0 600 si i i Y I i i i LI i I LI i i i LI I LI 1 3 1 1 f i i Ge 25 C i 1 0 400 l R 1 1 U InGaAs B series i Ji i i U i InGaAs A Series NA i l 8 1 1 PA 1 1 1 i i x 1 1 I I fi 0 200 7 TON 1 1 vt I 1 i I N sok i i a i i i i A i z i i i i KOT A i ee i i i i E te ere Gate l i 0 000 ap t i 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 Wavelength nm KI 9000 UM 3 18 DEFINITION OF TERMS Power Meter Power Range the range of input powers for which the instrument can be used Maximum Input Power the input power not to be exceeded to avoid destroying the instrument Unce
24. half power points are those where the power spectral density is one half of the peak amplitude of the Gaussian curve 2 ZPA 2 AA pys e gt ie ba and AA EU MAA ays where 4 center wavelength of laser diode in vacuum JP total power in watts A power of i longitudinal mode wavelength of i longitudinal mode in vacuum M multiplication factor for a source with a Gaussian envelope M 2 35 for other types of spectra use M 2 35 as well center total Vo SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Size Weight Power Meter XL Series Operating Storage Power Case Calibration Display Power Meter Tone detection KI 9000 UM 3 124 x 81 x 25 mm 4 9 x 3 2 x 1 150 gm 0 3 Ib 160 gm 0 4 Ib Shipping 0 5 Kg 1 1 Ib 15 to 55 C 1 25 to 70 C 2 alkaline AAA cells Polycarbonate 2 5 meter drop tested Performed without opening instrument Recommended calibration cycle 3 years 4 digit high contrast LCD Linear 3 digits 100 999 or 0 01 nW 200 2500 Hz 2 SPECIFICATIONS KI 9800 Optical Light Source 1310 1550 nm 1310149011550 nm 635 nm Laser 850 nm 850 1300 nm 660 nm Comments Laser Laser VCSEL LED LED oa 06 9125 40925 2 9125 oes GEGE GO 108 Short term stability dB 0 04 0 06 N A 0 12 0 01 0 01 For 15 min typ A 2 C after warm up Stability over temp dB 0 6 0 6 N A
25. ion cycle is 3 years Power Meter features Superior measurement confidence is achieved with a unique Total Uncertainty Specification which covers the full temperature measurement and connector range NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificate is supplied KI 9000 UM 3 The sensitive optical tone detector displays the actual measured tone frequency in Hz If a standard tone is detected the buzzer sounds which is useful for fiber identification and continuity testing Power stability testing is performed using the max min recording function The display shows dBm dB and linear units and can be put on hold for data recording This power meter works with fiber core diameter up to 200 micron with both PC and APC polish connectors Detector options include Germanium Ge Indium Gallium Arsenide InGaAs wavelength selective and large area detectors Power meter calibration options are available from 470 nm to 1625 nm and power levels from 24 to 80 dBm Light Source features Multiple wavelength sources have switchable wavelengths through one port which makes operation faster Laser sources at 1490 1310 1550 nm used for testing single mode fiber systems and LED sources at 850 1300 nm used for testing multimode fiber systems The 1300 nm LED can also perform short distance single mode testing The 660 nm LED source option is ideal for POF testing in combination with KI9600 XL power meter Light source features re connec
26. off press and hold A to display firmware version press HOLD e To switch between logarithmic relative linear display modes press dB dBm mW KI 9000 UM 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source shown in the top corner on the right hand side and e To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press 9 POE source povver level on the left hand side the button on the front of the instrument and pull off adaptor e Toscroll wavelength press A 4 or gt AJ e To defeat auto power off press and hold POWER for e To modulate the source press MOD Modulation is 3 seconds during turn on Perm is displayed on the active only while the source is enabled To select a top right of the LCD modulation frequency press MOD to scroll through available settings 0 27 KHz 1 kHz 2 kHz to On CW and for 660 nm LED 2 Hz e To access multi fibre id tone feature press MOD e Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol e During instrument turn on to view all display segments press and hold down four times on a Light Source Ad to display firmware version press and hold down Laser Output Power Adjustment LEVEL To adjust the laser output power turn the laser on then to turn buzzer off press and hold down gt AJ press LEVEL to decrease the output power To set to factory default press and hold LEVEL for 3 sec e To enable source emitter press A 4 or
27. p 1 Class B equipment EC CISPR 16 1 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment EC CISPR 16 2 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment EC 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 4kV CD 8kV AD EC 61000 4 3 2002 EN 61000 4 3 2002 3V m 80 1 000MHz CES 001 2006 Canada CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B USA FCC registration number 90891 Safety Light Source conforms to IEC 60825 1 2001 Safety of laser products Equipment classification requirements and user s guide IEC 60825 2 2005 Safety of laser products Safety of optical fibre communication systems OFCS CFR 21 part 1040 10 USA Performance standards for light emitting products Laser products Supplemental Information The product was tested in a typical configuration with Kingfisher International test systems Ku ka 2008 December 17 Bruce Robertson Date Name Technical Director Title For further information please contact your local Kingfisher Intemational sales office agent or distributor Revision B Issue Date 2008 December 11 OPERATION MANUAL KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source Congratulations on your purchase of this instrument which has been engineered to provide the best possible reliability convenience and performance To get the best use from your equipment and ensure its safe operation please spend a few minutes to read this manual ty SY ty Vy N
28. press MOD to scroll through available settings 0 27 KHz 1 kHz 2 kHz to On CW and for 660 nm LED 2 Hz To access multi fibre id feature press MOD four times Laser Output Power Adjustment To adjust the laser output power turn the laser on then press LEVEL to decrease the output power To set to factory default press and hold LEVEL for 3 sec Note This function is not available on the LED source option CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Follow the directions in this manual on optical connector care Use only high quality sealed alkaline or NiMH or NiCad batteries During prolonged storage remove batteries to eliminate the possibility of acid leakage During storage and transport keep the instrument in its carry case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture however it is not waterproof If moisture gets into the instrument dry it out carefully before using it again KI 9000 UM 3 e Where possible keep instrument away from direct sunlight e Clean the instrument case using alcohol or other non solvent cleaning agents Acetone or other active solvents may damage the case e The instrument housing is made of tough polycarbonate material with impact absorbing rubberised sides and corner features and is therefore drop resistant Power Meter e Input optical power must not exceed the damage level specified for each detector type AC
29. rtainty at Reference Conditions the uncertainty for the specified set of reference conditions which includes all uncertainties in the calibration chain from the national laboratory to the test meter connectors and test leads must be absolutely clean and undamaged Reference conditions are the conditions during the responsivity calibration Total Uncertainty the uncertainty for a specified set of operating conditions which includes noise and drift connectors and test leads must be absolutely clean and undamaged Light Source Output Power the CW output power at the specified wavelength at the end of a reference cable Power Uncertainty Repeatability the uncertainty in power level at the end of a reference cable Short Long Term Power Stability in CW mode the uncertainty of the power level observed over a given time compared to the mean KI 9000 UM 3 power during this time Measured with an averaging optical power meter a 9 125 or 62 5 um fiber at constant temperature and within a specified temperature window Centre wavelength the wavelength representing the centre of mass of the selected peaks A oy 1 P E P A where P and 4 are the power and wavelength of each spectral component and P is the total power Spectral Bandwidth FWHM full width at half the maximum describes the spectral width of the half power points of the laser assuming a Gaussian envelope of the spectral power distribution The
30. ssembly from this stage should be easily apparent to a technician e Re assembly is the reverse of the previous procedure z 28 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS The tests procedures described in this section are for performance verification of a KI9600 InGaAs Optical Power Meter and KI9822 Optical Light Source It is not possible to give detailed test procedures for all instrument options so some parameters may need adjusting to the appropriate specifications Required Equipment this is the required equipment for the performance tests listed Any equipment that satisfies the critical specifications of the equipment given in the table may be substituted for the recommended models Test Record results of the performance test may be tabulated on a photocopy of the Test Record provided at the end of the test procedure It is recommended that you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test Alternatively a soft copy of this manual may be obtained from our web site Test Failure if the equipment under test fails any performance test return the instrument to the nearest Sales Service Office for repair Instrument Specification specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument that are certified and are the limits against which the equipment under test can be tested KI 9000 UM 3 Any changes in the specifications due to manufacturing changes design or traceability to NATA will be cov
31. t side of the display 8 To ensure interference free reading of the display it is advisable to stop the repeating calculations e Press User e Press Single Sweep If the trace on the display is not clear you can change resolution by using the span key 9 From the displayed measurements check and note the values for mean wavelength Centre wavelength and FWHM Spectral Bandwidth in the test report Table 6 10 Repeat the test with the source wavelength set to 1550 nm Y PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Date Serial No Ambient Temperature C Options Relative Humidity Firmware Revision Line Frequency Hz Test Facility Customer Performed by Report No Special Notes Table 2 General Test Record for KI 9600 and KI 9800 KI 9000 UM 3 N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Description Model Trace No Calibration Due Date 1 Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Accessories Singlemode Fiber Connector Adaptors Table 3 Equipment Record for KI 9600 and KI 9800 Performance Verification Tests KI 9000 UM 3 N PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Accuracy Test Test Wavelength Setting Power meter Attenuator Minimum Specification DUT Maximum Specification Number
32. the input is out of range The mode of operation described below is typically used to measure Tx Rx absolute power levels and to perform continuity testing with the tone detector To measure the operational power level in a fiber optic system the meter is used in dBm or linear modes To measure optical loss or attenuation the power meter is used in dB mode and the source power is taken as a reference WARNING Observe optical safety procedures relevant to the power levels being measured e During instrument turn on to view all display segments press and hold down JA 4 to display firmware version press and hold down HOLD to turn buzzer on off press and hold down gt A e To scroll wavelength press A 4 or gt A The display shows the nominal wavelength in nm on the top right of the display KI 9000 UM 3 To toggle logarithmic relative linear display modes press dB dBm mW The display will show dB or dBm or nW To stop start display update press Hold The symbol will flash when the display is on hold To set reference press and hold Set Ref for more than 3 sec When in reference mode the reference value is displayed on the left hand side of the display To display max min recorded power press and hold Max Min To re set this function press POWER If the meter detects a test tone higher than 200 Hz the display will show the actual measured modulation frequency in kH
33. tical interface with anything hard that could scratch glass or permanent instrument damage may occur Power Meter The glass power meter interface does not make contact with the inserted connector there is a slight air gap Therefore it will not wear and only needs occasional cleaning To clean first remove the connector adaptor to access the glass interface then use a soft brush alcohol air can or sticky material such as Blu tac to remove dirt Yo OPTICAL CONNECTOR Light Source WARNING Disable source when cleaning optical interface Remove batteries before using a microscope to inspect instrument connector To clean the interface use stick style connector cleaner and blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air If this is not sufficient clean the interface by rubbing a lint free lens cloth over the surface using small circular movements KI 9000 UM 3 OPERATION To switch on KI 9000 instruments for permanent operation press and hold POWER during turn on The display will briefly show firmware version Perm on the display indicates that the unit will stay on permanently Should the instrument fail to turn on the microprocessor may need re booting To do this remove the batteries for at least 40 seconds Power Meter After turn on the instrument performs a self calibration sequence and then displays absolute power in dBm at the previously set wavelength If HI or LO are displayed
34. tion repeatability of 0 1dB combined with the instrument excellent stability this provides more accurate measurement results 5 INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS A multi fiber id feature provides easy multi fiber identification of buzzer sounds and the corresponding fiber id number is up to 12 fibers at a time To use this feature multiple light displayed sources are set up on multiple fibers with each one set to a different tone When a tone is detected by a power meter a x KI 9000 UM 3 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY The following safety signs and symbols specify general safety precautions which must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Kingfisher International assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Before operation review the instrument and user manual for safety instructions You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated safety conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION
35. z When multi fibre id tone is detected by a power meter a buzzer sounds and the corresponding fiber id number is displayed To access this feature press MOD four times on a Light Source Maximum displayed frequency is 2500 Hz If a standard tone is detected eg 270 Hz 1 KHz 2 KHz a buzzer will sound This is useful for fiber identification and signalling The meter can also be used to check the actual modulation frequency of test sources Y OPERATION Light Source The mode of operation described below is typically used to perform conti nuity testing with the test tone generator The light source may require a warm up period at the set wavelength for 15 min to achieve specified stability ORL lt 25dB e During instrument turn on to view all display segments press and hold down JA 4 to display firmware version press and hold down LEVEL to turn buzzer off press and hold down gt AJ After instrument is turned on the display shows OFF To enable source emitter press JA 4 or Jr Al Operating wavelengths will be shown in the top corner on the right hand side and source power level on the left hand side To scroll wavelength press A 4 or gt AJ WARNING Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector KI 9000 UM 3 To modulate the source press MOD Modulation is active only while the source is enabled To select a modulation frequency
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