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1. Figure 37 CSV File Merge 10 5 Clear Submenu The Clear Sub menu is used to clear all or part of the test data Operation is self explanatory CC X All Data Project Info Test Data All Directions Clear Data A gt B Clear Data B gt A Figure 38 Clear sub menu 10 6 Jump to User Manual The User Manual can be accessed via symbol 9 which is located just to the right of the Clear Menu Refer Figure 38 above Alternate methods of accessing the User Manual are coverd in Section 10 1 4 above KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 31 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 11 LIVE DATA TYPICAL TEST CONFIGURATION This section covers starting the KITS program and configuring it for loss testing 1 On the computer screen select the KITS Wizard icon The Welcome to KITS 4 14 popup form will appear Refer Figure 39 LC lo Welcome to KITS 4 14 This interface will help you setup a workbook with your chosen parameters for loss testing Select worksheets you want to include in the workbook Loss Testing Y Data Logging Y Meter Reading Y Meter Dump Then click Setup to configure test parameters Click Finish to build workbook You can change parameters later Seu Frish Conca Figure 39 Start up screen 2 Tick the sheets to be included in the new workbook For loss testing applications it is normal to leave only Loss Testin
2. Number of Splices 2 Issue 22 1310nm 1550 Number of Connectors 2 Man lengih ned E a E m m sisse lg Allowed Reference Config 13 BK FESTE EN E Reference Loss 02 Gee Re fe 3 Propagation Delay ns m 5 Fiber IDs Not Consecutive oes D p Consecutive Pass Fail Insertion Loss Keen eps AEndStat 1 B End Statt 1 C WorstCase C 2Way Average Loss dB I Corea Figure 43 Typical test parameters Hint Access this sub menu directly by clicking on the first fibre number in the yellow coloured cell on the left hand side of the test results section KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 34 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 7 Next enter the Test Setup parameters e Press Setup e Press Test Setup 1 select test direction 2 Enter the meter location e g 3 Configure for Local or Remote referencing 4 Choose wavelength s to be used for testing To test A gt B tick the box Loss Test A gt B To test in both directions using a source and a meter tick boxes Loss Test A gt B and Loss Test B gt A If using a two way Loss Test Set LTS to test in both directions automatically tick the box Loss Test 2 way with 2 way LTS For testing A gt B configure the meter at the B end To test B gt A configure the meter at the A end For an explanation of Local amp Remote Referencing refer Section Error Re
3. 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 44 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 12 1 4 2 Manual ORL measurement Manual ORL measurement is usually performed with the Far End connected to an ORL terminator Configure KITS for ORL measurement as per below 1 Select Setup gt Test Setup 2 Select ORL Test at A or ORL Test at B e To measure ORL as seen from the A end select ORL Test at B e To measure ORL as seen from the B end select ORL Test at A Insertion Loss IL Results dB ORL Results Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction IL B gt A IL Margin a Test Setup Direction Methods 1 Test Directions 3 Wavelengths M Loss TestA gt B Source Wavelenths Test Wavelenths I LossTesB 5A M ORL Test ata Miom y m Loss Test 2 Way IV ORL Test at B v 1550 nm sj Figure 62 Select ORL location 3 If necessary terminate the Far End in an ORL termination 4 Measure In the KITS worksheet click on Ref Meas or ORL for the relevant fibre number and wavelength e The test data will be automatically extracted into KITS KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Page 45 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 13 LOSS TESTING WORKSHEET The Loss Testing worksheet provides test report data in the traditional KITS 3 xx layout format and should be seen
4. Data Logging worksheet has three inbuilt print options Data Summary Graph Summary Graph only Load the Log file to be printed confirmed by the presence of the graph Note very large Log files may take a while to load Load completion is easily To print Data Summary select Print then select Data Summary Formulas Data Reviev lies Ay Load Log Print 43 Data Sumr Graph Summary Xe Graph Only 0 Figure 74 Data Log print options To print Graph Summary select Print then select Graph Summary 1U 05 37 10 38 57 11 11 17 11 42 38 121558 12 45 18 13 10 39 Figure 75 Graph Summary To print the Graph only select Print then select Graph Only 10 08 37 10 39 57 11 11 17 11 42 38 121558 12 49 18 13 10 38 IArg 7 10 7 15 220 7 25 7 30 7 38 4 Figure 76 Graph Only KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 53 of 73 KITS 4 14 130805 doc KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 16 METER DUMP WORKSHEET The Meter Dump worksheet provides a simple and convenient way to download and view the loss test data stored in an instrument Unlike the Live Data sheet where only the memory readings that match the selected wavelengths are downloaded the Meter Dump sheet downloads all data from meter memory No analysis is performed Step Meter Dump 1 Select Download Kingfisher 3 Di
5. Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction ORL ama ILB A IL Margin AB Margin 177 220 18 22 0 173 237 176 240 291 3 19 295 1031 Figure 58 Test data A lt gt B e Test parameter failures are shown in red and indicated as Fail in the P F column e Marginal results are normally accepted as a pass e Fibres that are re tested are marked in the Time Tag column Note 1 KITS will not accept data clicked into the wrong cells Note 2 test data wavelength must match KITS configuration Alternate test report layout 6 If desired the test results can be presented in the traditional style read only Loss Testing sheet e Click on the worksheet Loss Testing e The test data will be automatically copied over from the Live Data sheet 1st Wavelength nm 2nd Wavelength nm 1550 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB F Fibre attenuation per Km dB SL Splice loss dB SL Splice loss dB CT Connector loss 1 2 dB CT Connector loss 1 2 dB CL Connector loss other dB CL Connector loss other dB Pass Min Fibre ID pi Device insertion loss dB DL Device insertion loss dB 7 Fail margin UA Uncertainty allowance dB UA Uncertainty allowance dB db Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Minimum Average Loss dB Minimum Ave
6. FC Fiber Count Fiber length F Fiber attenuation dB Km FT Fiber Type NS Number of Splices SL splice loss dB A connector typ CT Connector 1 2 loss dB NC Number of Connectors CL Connector other loss dB Me gt 1 Reference Method ND Number of other Devices DL Device insertion loss dB Reference Type Test Direction UA Uncertainty allowance di Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Calculation Pass Fail Channel Loss dB Max Loss FL SENS CTICL NC DINO UA Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Applied Standard Telstra SMOF installed after Jan 06 L 1 dbps 1 ORE Meter 2 fibers OS2 A Mim Mean Max Min Mean Max mc IM 1310 002 005 008 000 ooo 000 lage ssl 4550 oo 003 005 000 000 000 SC APC Lengh 33 meter LC APC PropDelay ms Local Reference ae Pass Fail amp Time Average IL Direction ORL L B gt A IL Margin Margin P F 0 02 ao 0 08 0 05 nef Figure 1 Typical Live Data KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 6 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 4 1 2 Loss Testing sheet The Loss Testing worksheet is used when the test data is required to be presented in an alternate format to that of the Live Data worksheet e The Loss testing worksheet is receive only e All data is i
7. Figure 16 KITS build information 10 1 6 Kingfisher Web site Links to the Kingfisher International web site KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 18 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 2 Connect Disconnect Menu Connects or disconnects the instrument to KITSTM 10 3 Setup Menu The Setup sub menus are used to configure the Live Data worksheet for the required test paramaters The sub menu is divided into 4 groups as detailed below a Pass Fail Setup Test Setup amp Terminal Names b Set Meter Reference Protect Manual Data Entry amp Set Autotest Wait Time c Hide Job Details Show Pas Fail Setup amp Hide Test Summary d Save as KITS Unlinked fs ll 10D Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Setup Test Data Clear 3 Bf Pass Fail Setup Test Setup Kingfisher amp Connect Terminal Id Names Set Meter Reference Protect Manual Data Entry Set Autotest Wait Time Hide Job Details Show Pass Fail Setup Subject Section Save as KITS Unlinked Hide Test Summary e Figure 17 Live Data sheet Setup sub menu 10 3 1 Pass Fail Setup This Submenu is usually configured first It used to configure the workbook for e Standard selection o Ifa local or international standard is selected then various pass fail parameters defined in the standards will be greyed out to prevent alteration e Cable build details such as connector typ
8. Job No FNQ 4743 Date Between THUR and THUT Report Data Mapping Direct A as THUR B as THUT C Swap A as THUT B as THUR M Method Merge Destination Selection Use Stored Job Details Site Data Iv THUR gt THUT Use Stored Cable Optical Parameters v THUT gt THUR Use Stored Test Data ORL at THUR C Overwrite Filin ORL at THUT Figure 30 log file Merge DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 27 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 4 2 Memory Download The instrument memory contents can be selectively dumped and mapped into the Live Data worksheet Memory download should not be performed with the instrument in Autotest mode e Only wavelength data that matches the Live Data sheet configuration are downloaded into the Live Data worksheet e funsure of the instrument memory contents perform a Memory Dump using the Meter Dump worksheet or Save Csv program Download options to specify are e Instrument start memory location e Wavelengths to be downloaded e Spreadsheet start fibre number e Spreadsheet number of memorylocations fibres to download The example below assumes Autotest use of a source and a meter at each end or a simple Loss Test Set at each end Remote Referencing Test direction configuration Test A gt B and then B gt A 1 Setup the Live Data worksheet to the required configuration Methodology discusse
9. Meter Connected At O amp End B End 2 Reference 4 Communications O Local O Insert ref manually Enable remote hold interlock O Remote Keep Source on for manufacturing Cancel Figure 19 Test Setup sub menu Note Whilst the Test Setup and the Pass Fail Setup sub menus can be configured in any order it is recommended that when testing to a Standard that the Pass Fail Setup sub menu be configured first to minimise any interaction between them e g The standard may specify testing at two wavelengths however the user may only be testing at one wavelength 10 3 2 1 Local Remote Referencing Definition Whilst the terms Local and Remote referencing are used internationally there is often some confusion Local e A Local Reference is performed when one power meter is used to measure both the Reference Level and the far end measurement e The two instruments that will be used to measure the DUT loss are together when referenced e Local Reference is commonly used in a situation where both ends of a system can be accessed readily by the one meter for instance loop back testing or bench testing e With a Local Reference the meter can be configured to read the loss directly in dBr Remote e A Remote Reference is usually performed on a long link where it is inconvenient or impractical to use one power meter to measure the power at both the ends of the link e na Remote
10. Refer Section 10 3 4 on page 22 above KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 48 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 15 DATA LOGGING WORKSHEET The Data Logging sheet supports data logging wheather the meter is in Power Meter one way or two way Autotest mode The following statistical information is recorded max min mean standard deviation and current reading 15 1 Automatic Data Logging Automatic data logging allows the user to specify e the meter wavelength e the size of the log e the log time interval and e Absolute or Relative mode 14 35 39 14 37 04 14 38 29 14 39 54 14 41 19 14 42 44 14 44 09 14 45 34 3 822 TT Manual Date 3 Current Reading 3 83 Reading Wavelength ES Maximum Reading 3 83 Sjparilos Log Point No Minimum Reading 3 84 Undo Size of Log 1000 Average Reading 3 83 Start Reading Log Interval sec 5 Standard Deviation 0 00 AutoLog Relative Mode Ref dBm Save Log Log File Name C Documents and Settings 029 My Documents KI21558 original Stop Description KI2155S original source 1550nm 130228 Point No Time Meter Reading 1 14 35 39 3 83 2 14 35 44 3 83 3 14 35 49 3 83 Figure 68 Data logging During the data logging each data point is automatically written to the specified log file minimising data loss in case of a process interruption The sour
11. XSD file name onnect Setup E Populate Data lt 2 Clear Data 3 S worksheet run Setup to change to the nl x Sheet Layout Setup Sheet Name Brian test XML Map Name KIT5 Mapl mM Test Data Area Layout Options IG ET o Select wavelenths Losss Testing sheet Selected data will appear styled data layout i e data is grouped per wavelength pote ney ropot ebai A1 Y 1310 nm B Live Data sheet styled data layout i e data is ue v 1550 nm grouped per fiber with data 43 T Onm for all wavelengths in adjacent rows A4 F onn Change to Another XSD File XSD File Name Kasxmian xsd Change Select XML Schema Definition file for the report OK Look in KITS4 fe EKITS Loss Test Standards xsd Es Ikitsxml40 BrianTest1 xsd My Recent E kitsxmi40 xsd Figure 87 Customised XSD KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 61 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 19 TECHNICAL TIPS 19 1 Running an additional KITSTM Workbooks Due to the restriction in resource sharing only one KITS workbook can run within one Excel application To run additional KITS workbooks you must start another Excel application Start programs Microsoft Office Excel then open an existing or start a new KITS workbook The two KITS workbooks each run in their own workspace without interfering with another 19 2 Opening an Old form
12. as an alternative report layout to the Live Data worksheet e All data in the Loss Testing worksheet is loaded from the Live Data worksheet e The Lost testing sheet can display 1 or 2 wavelengths e Pass fail annalyisis results are Pass or Fail TheMarginal result is not implemented in this worksheet e The Job Cable and Formulae sections of the worksheet can be optionally displayed or hidden during testing saving or printing Loss Testing Report KITS Verson 4 13 KINGFISHER Job No 8418 Project WR 2ULT 033 Date 21 12 2011 Subject Stage Report File No Report 20111221 Show Hide Job Section Duct Comment Other Details Circuit ID Cable 2ULT O000 IFS 039 Drawing No Route I Sheath Me i Other Terminal ID Sheath ID Source S N Meter S N Operator Name A 13820 dom B 7 13 36 13819 lt Pass Fail Value F L SL NS CT CL NC DL ND UA Number of Fibres 24 Show Hide Cable L Fibre length meter 936 NS Number of splices 3 1 NC Number of connectors 2 ND number of devices 0 Details Test Direction 2 way Number of Wavelengths 2 1st Wavelength nm 2nd Wavelength nm 1625 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB F Fibre attenuation per Km dB SL Splice loss dB SL Splice loss dB Show Hide CT Connector loss 1 2 dB 0 30 CT Connector loss 1 2 dB CL Connector
13. data sheet Where an alternative report layout is required this data can also be populated into the Loss Testing worksheet or into a user designed report worksheet The Live Data sheet has 6 pull down menus 1 Kingfisher 2 Comnect Disconnect 3 Setup 4 Test Data 5 Clear 6 Jump to the User Manual 10 1 Kingfisher Menu The Kingfisher sub menus are used to Open closed worksheets Createa new user designed worksheet Acess the inbuilt user manual Check on the installed KITS build version Link to the Kingfisher international web site 10 1 1 Adding or removing a KITS Worksheet Depending upon the application not all of KITS worksheets may be required A worksheet can be removed from the KITS workbook using standard Excel commands or not included in initial setup e A standard KITS worksheet can be restored to the workbook at any time To do so select Kingfisher gt lt Sheet name gt Note Because the Loss Testing sheet relied on the Live Data sheet for test data it does not function properly without the Live Data sheet Kingfisher Connect Sho LossTesting 7d z E Live Data LU Ji Meter Reading lis Data Logging ni a X p 5s Meter Dump oe New Report 433 Change Meter Port iw User manual Word E About KITS d Kingfisher Website Figure 14 KITS worksheet restore KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 17 of 73 DRAFT Copyrig
14. of the Loss Testing sheet where one Excel row has data for all wavelengths of one fiber e B is the layout of the Live Data sheet where one Excel row has data for one wavelength and data for one fiber is grouped in consecutive rows For option B you can tick check boxes to decide which wavelengths to include in the report By default the new report worksheet uses the same XSD XML Schema Definition file as used by the Live Data sheet You can customise this file and supply it to the new report al Sheet Layout Setup Sheet Name Brian test XML Map Name Test Data Area Layout Options m 5 bs Select wavelenths osss Testing sheet Selected data will appear gt styled data layout i e data on the new report sheet is grouped per wavelength A1 Iw 1810 nm B Live Data sheet styled IV 550 nm data layout Le data is o2 1 C grouped per fiber with data 143 onm for all wavelengths in adjacent rows A4 F anm Change to Another XSD File XSD File Name JkitsXml40 xsd Change OK Cancel Figure 84 Choose data layout option XML Map Name shows the name of the XML map for this sheet It is empty before the sheet is created Click Ok to complete A new sheet is created which contains a picture frame with instructions to customise a report sheet Figure 85 Picture frame instructions Read and delete this frame before you start designing the sheet or copy it somewhere else as yo
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16. the referencing method Note The terms measurement uncertainty repeatability and reproducability are often treated as the same This is not so they are differing error measurements with different values Column K Max Length m Enter any maximum allowable length in metres Column L Propagation Delay ns If propogation delay is required to be reported enter the required delay paramter in nano seconds metre ns m here The software will automatically calculate the propagation delay in ns PD length m 1000 IOR C Where IOR is the cables Index of Refraction and C is the speed of light For example IOR 1 469 gt 4 90 ns m IOR 1 490 gt 4 97 ns m For International Standards based testing use 5 ns Columns M X Wavelength parameters Specifications in dB Km or maximum loss for up to 4 wavelengths may be entered here Parameters are l Wavelength nm 2 Loss in dB km or 3 Maximum allowable loss dB KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 69 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX D LICENSE amp WARRANTY D 1 End User License Agreement for Kingfisher International software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Kingfisher International End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Kingfisher International for the Kingfisher software products which include computer software and may include
17. 0 Select Finish If setup is run again the user will be prompted to perform a repair modify custom or uninstall KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 11 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 7 3 1 Where are the KITS files located Specification spreadsheets The default directory for the Master layout Spreadsheet standards specification excel files Loss Test Standards xls and User LossTest Standards xls is C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Kingfisher KITS4 This may be a hidden directory for some users in Windows Explorer Application and configuration files The default directory for the application and configuration files is C Program Files Kingfisher KITS Note Due to security and administration requirements Microsoft Windows often places application and configuration files in different locations depending on which version of Windows you are using and how it has been configured If the KITS files are not in the default directory then e To locate the KITS application files locate the application shortcut in the Start Menu right click it click Properties and then click Find Target e f you have lost the application shortcuts try looking for either KITS or Kingfisher in the default Program Files directory on your computer 1 K12000 Device Driver Files Further information relating to the KITS RS232 and USB driver conf
18. 1 48 0 47 p PASS 02 00 31 2 14 1810 9 90 0 47 1550 10 01 0 43 as D 8 1 1310 9 90 0 88 1550 400 0 88 Lo 4 16 1310 9 90 0 47 1550 10 01 1441 440 PE tam 1310 9 90 10 50 0 60 Ai 1550 10 01 14 44 4 43 e 18 1310 990 991 001 T 1550 1001 10 24 0 23 i Figure 54 Test data A gt B e Test parameter failures are shown in red and indicated as Fail in the P F column e Marginal results are normally accepted as a pass e Fibres that are re tested are marked in the Time Tag column Note 1 KITS will not accept data clicked into the wrong cells Note 2 test data wavelength must match KITS configuration KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 40 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Alternate Test report layout Testing sheet e Click on the worksheet Loss Testing 5 If desired the test results can be presented in the traditional style read only Loss The test data will be automatically copied over from the Live Data sheet Pass Fail Value SL NS CT CL NC DL ND UA HstWawlenghnm Pend Wavelength o o 3 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB F Fibre attenuation per Km dB ISL Splice loss dB ISL Splice loss dB CT Connector loss 1 2 dB CT Connector loss 1 2 dB CL Connector l
19. 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 5 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This Section provides a brief summary of the worksheets features 4 1 KITS Worksheets The KITS program has 5 worksheets named Live Data Loss Testing Meter Reading Data Logging and Memory Dump ASAS Additional user designed worksheets can be added as required 4 1 1 Live Data sheet All loss testing data is entered into the Live Data worksheet which is divided into 4 sections as shown in Figure 1 below e The cable optical parameters section is normally hidden so as to maximise screen area e The Live Data sheet can be configured for 1 4 wavelengths The Live Data sheet performs analysis e The Live Data sheet can be configured to provide an international local or user defined standard compliant report Data can be entered into the Live Data sheet by o manual entry o clicking with a mouse during live testing or o by memory download direct from instrument o Import from CSV or RLG file Job No Project Date 27 Subject Stage Report File No er 201005 Section Duct Channel Perm Link Link Circuit ID Cable Drawing No Route Sheath Other Address A sa e Address B E Terminal ID Sheath ID Source type Source S N Meter ty Meter S N CAL Y N Operator Name A 41216 11216 Max allowed length meter Wavelength E
20. A d A A B AtoB BtoA Average A A B A B AtoB BtoA Average A B 31 121 030 706 707 020 0 10 001 002 050 695 7 04 0 15 0 35 009 0 01 PASS 1 01 32 122 030 7 06 7 13 019 0 11 007 0 08 0 50 6 95 7 00 0 56 006 005 0 05 PASS 1 00 Figure 2 Loss Testing sheet 4 1 3 Meter Reading sheet Typically used in a classroom situation or where a large display size is required Basic meter functions available are e Change wavelength e Set reference e Absolute or relative mode dBm dBr e Hold e ORL Meter Reading KP NGFISHER Set Ref Wavelength Define Ref Ei REF Disconnect Hold Continue Abs Ref Ret Loss AUTOTEST DATA E 22 3 M Wavelength nm 1310 1550 Power Reading dBm 0 33 0 50 Source Power dBm 0 00 0 00 Reference dBm 0 29 12 02 Local Meter Serial Number 11216 Remote Source Serial Number 22781 Figure 3 Meter Reading sheet KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 7 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 4 1 4 Data Logging sheet Data logging is used when it is required to monitor power level over a time period Typical applications include source stability environmental induced changes and test jig failure timing Required logging parameters are e Wavelength e Size of log number of samples e Sample interval e Absolute or rel
21. DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 3 5 Protect Manual Data Entry The Protect Manual Data Entry sub menu can be used to protect the worksheet against unauthorised or accidental manual data modification only data entered via AutoTest is permitted The default setting is No protection To set up this option a password in requested Once the protection has been applied the password can only be removed or changed after re entering the original password Don t lose your password e The Clear data sub menu can still be used e This feature is password protected within the KITS workbook e This feature is removed in an Unlinked workbook Refer Section 10 3 10 on page 25 below t Setup Test Data Cleary 3 A Pasir setup ID 4 Test Setup t Terminal Id Names Y Set Meter Reference IV Protect manual entry of test results Note The password can only be removed or changed after re entering the original password Don t lose your password Set Autotest Wait Time Ci Hide Job Details Gh Show Pass Fail Setup I m A Hide Test Summary TIO TA a Save as KITS Unlinked Figure 22 Prevent Manual data entry 10 3 6 Set Autotest Wait Time The Set Autotest Wait Time sub menu allows the user to choose the time interval to receive update of Autotest readings Default is 10 seconds igi x Wait 10 seconds for Auto Test data teen dh Figure 23 Autotest wait time 10 3 7 Job Deta
22. ECT MENU teet eter dunt e e exo aaa ete net eue ee EE 19 10 3 SETUP MENU veniente eren daa ie 19 10 3 1 DPass EalSetups O ce e oes eere estre ee eR ant Qr e Ea re eee rette 19 10 3 1 1 Definition Pass Fail Marginal Result sese nne n enne nnne three nere nennen 20 10 3 2 lestSet p isis UGG UDUUDCIUIDIBenUpUnD m UI DRUG 20 10 3 2 1 Local Remote Referencing Definition 2 reet can reete aera rh Reve RR RE PAR toned ndo PURSE NR USER E EN ES EE 21 10 3 3 Termnal ID Names xt a a eene 22 10 3 4 Set Meter Reference eoe Restate seasons er tee de tete repe O eru EU 22 10 3 5 Protect Manual Data Entry eese eene eene nnne nene anno an rana aeaiee rennen inneren 23 10 3 6 Set Autotest Wait TUR 1 i i n a a ido do 23 10 3 7 Job Details Site Data Form esses hne heeeeen en hhhhhs esse ee aai eese sene E esee annue 23 10 3 6 PASS TF Fail Setup Forms au tee ud ee ede e roe ter e n en ete dete 24 10 3 9 Test Summary FOtm oe e PR ERR epe Pg di pa reddet 24 10 3 10 Saye as KFES Unlinked uei etes dot n sce it s ode back dodo ote cba ius dotes eta edt ere edes cet s ode Pv dese dea eda 25 10 4 TEST DATA SUB MENU siria 26 10 4 1 Load or Merge Log Data for Live Data Sheet eese ener nennen 26 10 4 2 Memory Download egeta ese ep ie ERE ege tek adag eee ee adag vo be e noa Pepe voee ed 28 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 2 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER
23. ER CONFIGURATION amp INSTALLATION Early instruments used a RS232 interface later instruments use an USB interface B 1 RS232 Prior to version 4 14 KITS required that Com port assignment be in the range of 1 4 Version 4 14 removed this restriction If a new RS232 lead is needed for a legacy instrument the connection details are as follows oom Im ees 9 Pin D connector Pin 5 Gnd Table 1 RS232 pinout Note 1 Some out of spec serial ports need a 10 K resistor in the D connector across wires amp 2 Note 2 If your instrument has an RS232 interface and your computer does not then you will need to install a suitable USB to RS232 adaptor driver These can be purchased from most computer supply shops or from Kingfisher International as part number OPT188 Note 3 with some versions of Windows the USB to RS232 driver is only installed on one USB port In this situation either note the correct USB port or also install the driver on the other USB ports B 2 USB Power Some computers particularly laptops may be configured to shut off power to the USB port If KITS seems to hang for no reason this may be due to the power management settings KITS is a real time data acquisition program and computer power management settings may need to be modified or disabled B 3 Change Meter Port Users normally do not need to consider the meter port as KITS finds the port automatically on connection The sequence is that KITS searche
24. English MUI KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 14 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 8 KITS TOP LEVEL MENU LOCATION Prior to Microsoft Office 2007 the KITS menus appeared in a row below the main Office Excel Menus Refer Figure 11 below El Microsoft Excel Book1 Ea File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Du dia v amp xXam amp J0 ev amp Kingfisher amp Connect Setup Test Data Clear 5 Figure 11 Original KITS Menu location Starting with Office 2007 and above Microsoft changed the rules With Office 2007 and above the KITS menus are accessed via an Add Ins menu item added to the main Office Excel Menus Once the Add Ins menu is clicked the KITS menus become visible Refer Figure 12 below su ld i Book2 Compatiktiity Modep N gt Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Addins 4 d A amp Arial 110 A 5 l 9 A a Paste y mz pd A ESE E H Meroe amp center 8 e b 8 Clipboard Font Alignment Number Figure 12 New KITS Menu location These Menus are discussed in detail in elsewhere within this manual KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 15 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 9 STARTING KITS M amp CONNECTING AN INSTRUMENT The software can be started with or without an instrument connected The KITS start up program pe
25. Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data F igfisher gt dii Disconnect XZ Show Log Data Top ij Load Log Print Figure 71 Select top data display KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 51 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 15 4 Loading saved log files A saved log file can loaded into the spreadsheet 1 Ensure no instrument is connected to KITS 2 Select Load Log Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Add Ins t X Show Log Data Top Print 3 Pe o EE 1550nm sn12179 121029 log E s228 E 22812 1625nm asc log E SN228 24010 APC SN23510 1550nm log E suz28 73410 APC SN16602 1625nm mandrel repeat log E su228 E 73410B APC SN16602 1310nm log E su228 Figure 72 Select Log file to load 3 A pop up dialogue box provides information about the selected Log file Select OK to load or Cancel to back out Brians 7343 1550nm 21 02 2013 109 Xl Description Brians 7343 1550nm 21 02 2013 Date 21 02 2013 10 08 31 AM Data Points 3000 Interval 5 Click Ok to load data from the log File aT ME Figure 73 Confirm log file to load Note very large Log files may take a while to load Load completion is easily confirmed by the presence of the graph KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 52 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 15 5 Printing log files Besides the usual Windows print options the KITSTM
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27. ISHER INTERNATIONAL 12 1 2 One click entry local referencing one way test This can be performed with the instruments acting under CW or Autotest The example below assumes e Autotest e use of a source and a meter at each end or a simple Loss Test Set at each end e Local Referencing e Test direction configuration Test A gt B Step Autotest one way local reference Procedure 1 Configure KITS as per Sections 12 1 1 and 12 1 2 above 2 Connect instrument to the KITS software If the instrument is turned On and connected to the computer when KITS starts KITS will automatically connect Manual connection 3 Click on Connect Ca id 5 Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Kingfisher 7 E Connect Setup v Test Data Clear 3 Custom Toolbars Figure 53 Connect instrument to KITS software Enter test data 4 In the KITS worksheet click on Ref A or Meas B for the relevant fibre number e Test data will be automatically extracted into KITS e KITS will automatically analyse the results e Pass Fail assessment is based upon the Pass Fail configuration Test Results i i ORL Results dB Fiber ID x Insertion Loss IL Results dB Resul PaesFsll amp Time Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction ORL A B nm WHSKATUMSSBI 1 a 5 UREA MeasAl ILB A IL Margin AE Margin PFM TimeTag 1 13 1310 990 1031 0 41 02 02 51 1550 10 0
28. ITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 4 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 1 PURPOSE This User Manual describes the use of Kingfisher International s Test reporting Software KITS for Loss Testing It is assumed that the user has basic knowledge of both fibre optical testing and Kingfisher instrument operation 2 OVERVIEW KITS is is an Excel based test and reporting program used for testing and reporting fiber optic power attenuation and integrated optical return loss Full feature capability includes real time interactive data acquisition data logging a real time meter display data file import export importing data from instrument memory and manual data input Several International and National standards are bult into KITSTM The user can add additional standards if required KITS provides fully customisable cable acceptance reporting layouts 3 WHAT S NEW IN THIS VERSION New in version V4 14 e Support for Kingfisher KI2000 series meters e Support for Windows 8 including Intel RT for tablets e Updated support for latest international standards e Marginal test results displayed in the Live Data sheet e CSV file export import function e Save the KITS Excel workbook unlinked to KITS e Improved cycle time for two way Autotest e General user experience improvements and e Bugs fix in Wavelength Setup and Worst Case selection e Improved non English language support KITS
29. KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Fiber Optic Test Equipment Manufacturer Kingfisher International User Manual 130805 KITS 4 14 User Manual KITS 4 14 Job No Project Date Subject Stage Report File No Section Duct Channel Perm Link Circuit ID Cable Drawing No Route Sheath Other Address A Address B Terminal ID Sheath ID Source type Source S N Meter type Meter S N Max allowed length Km L Fiberlength NS Number of Splices Wavelength F Fiber attenuation dB Km SL Splice loss dB CT Connector 1 2 loss dB CL Connector other loss dB DL Device insertion loss dB UA Uncertainty allowance d Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Calculation industry norm international standard based Pass Fail Channel Loss dB Max Loss K F L SL NS CTICL NO DL ND Pass Fail ORL Loss dB FC Fiber Count FT Fiber Type A connector type B Connector type Reference Method Reference Type NC Number of Connectors ND Number of other Devices Test Direction Applied Standard ORL Meter 6 fibers OS2 Loss Mean Max Min Mean Max 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 SC Length 2 367 Km 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Remote Reference Prop Delay ns Fiber ID Insertion Loss IL Results dB Direction B gt A Average IL IL B gt A IL Margin Direction A gt B Direction CLEM THUR IL A gt B CAL Y N ORL Results dB ORL Margin Copyright K
30. KITS Meter Reading will search for the meter r Otherwise click Setup or Finish Then click Setup to configure test parameters to work offline Click Finish to build workbook You can change Connect parameters later EN coros A Figure 41 Meter Not found or not connected 4 Click Finish to open the Live Data worksheet Refer Step 0 below or Click Setup to enter the test configuration menu Refer Step 0 below Note KITS 4 13 minor bug do not choose Setup use the Finish option instead Corrected in KITS 4 14 5 Click the Finish button KITS will open up into the Live Data sheet e If an instrument is connected the terminal identification ID name boxes will coloured orange or green e If there is no instrument connected both boxes will be grey as shown in Figure 42 below FISHE Job No Project Dale Subject Stage Report File No Section Duct Channel Perm Link Other Circuit ID Cable Drawing No Route Sheath Other ress A I ress B Terminal ID Sheath ID Source type Source S N Meter type Meter S N CAL YIN Operator Name Applied Standard Loss ORL Meter 18 fbes OS2 A Min Mean Max Min Mean Max A ca ssl B 1310 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1550 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 SC APC Length 0 meter DIN PC PropDelay ns Local Reference Fiber ID Insertion Lo
31. Reference two power meters are used One power meter is used to measure the Reference Level e g the light source output power and the other meter is used to measure the received level at the other end of the link e With a Remote Reference a calculation must be made to determine the loss KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 21 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 3 3 Terminal ID Names This sub menu is used to specify the names of the two ends to be tested e the A amp B end test location names e g Bamaga e the number of characters to be used for abbreviation e g 4 gt BAMA 3 gt BAM l E Terminal ID Names OBS Terminal ID A End Name Terminal ID B End Name Cowal Creek Number of Chars Shown as Abbreviation 4 Figure 20 Terminal Identification ID sub menu 10 3 4 Set Meter Reference The Set Meter Reference sub menu provides a convenient form to either e Set the Reference Value or e Define the Reference Value The Set Meter Reference popup is only available when an instrument is connected Fi set Meter Beference x Selected A 5 gt Current Meter Resina 2355 Reference value RS sa Dane te Direction A 2B IL A gt B TA oru Figure 21 Set Meter Reference The meter reference may also be set via the Meter Reading Worksheet Refer Section 14 on page 47 below KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 22 of 73
32. S To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Kingfisher disclaim all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE the accompanying written materials and any accompanying hardware This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other which vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 72 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall Kingfisher be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation special incidental consequential or direct damages for personal injury loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this product even if Kingfisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages In any case Kingfisher s entire liability under any provision of this agreement shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE and or Kingfisher hardware Because some states jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you If you acquired the SOFTWARE in the United States of Ameri
33. T Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 3 The rlg file is copied to the workbook overwriting any existing data The Merge command is used to import a saved rlg to a worksheet with existing data 1 Select Test Data gt Merge rlg File with Current Workbook 2 Select a log file rlg to merge Note 1 If the log file has a different set of wavelengths fiber count or fiber ID start number from the current workbook a popup message will diplay advising the information to the user Refer Figure 29 log file variation above 3 From the pop up box Report Merge select the required merge options Report data Mapping Whether to load data straight A to A and B to B or swap A and B ends If the Swap option is chosen then a selection must also be made from the Method area Method Whether or not to import the stored log file Job No details or use the Current Report details Whether or not to import the stored Cable Optical Parameters or use the Current Report details When importing the data the above data Choose overwrite or only fill in when the cells of the current workbook are blank Merge Destination Selection Select loss test data to be imported KITS 4 14 130805 doc Cum EE Report Merge 0 x F T Merge Setup Circuit ID Route M Stored Report Job No Date SedgmanRT 2 05 2013 Between A and B Current Report
34. TECHNICAL TIPS cia es ssas 62 19 1 RUNNING AN ADDITIONAL KITS WORKBOOKS ccooooococooncooncconnconaconaconaconaconanonaconanonanonanonaronaronaronaconaconacnos 62 19 2 OPENING AN OLD FORMAT KITS TM WORKBOOK ieseeeeeen e een emen ne nenne eren nennen 62 APPENDIX A SUPPORT PP sos 63 A 1 RE ENABLING THE KITSTM ADD IN eeeeeeeeeeee e Hem Ren nnn enn nh nene nnne ne rre e rn ene n nene nnns nnn 63 APPENDIX B RS232 USB DRIVER CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION eeeeee eee eene 64 B 1 UPPER TTE a ci 64 B 2 USB POWER tracto nata uie NI ot esce tete E E LAN EDS 64 B 3 GHANGEMETER PORT ene A A ei t ra vie ERE IPE RE ERE 64 B 4 USB KI7000 SERIES ccccccssseccevscsccenscsccevscsccevsceccenscsccensvescensvecsenuveccensveccenuceccensvessesuceccensvescenuvesenses 64 B 5 USB KI2000 S R S a emen enn nn nennen nnn EE rns nn resi n rese se rese n rh sn en esee re ener 65 APPENDIX C USE OF INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER STANDARDS eee eeeee nenne eene nene eene eoeu 66 C 1 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS sccccccesecccceecccceeccccueccccueccscueceecueccscueccsseeecsseueecsseuecesseecessueecsssueeseseues 66 C 2 OTHER STANDARDS eite dede etse rr ipei reset oett devote eder Rider ets 67 APPENDIX D LICENSE amp WARRANTY ee eeeeeeeeeee eee eee e eese sees esses sese sees esee Peppe epe eee ee esee e pepe pepe ee Pepe sepes eee 70 D 1 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR KINGFISHER IN
35. TERNATIONAL SOFTWARE ocooooocccncccccnonononcnnnccnnnnnnnnnnns 70 D 2 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE eeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee ee eene nh hsnn rhe en rh sen rn ss ern sen rre en res ne rn een annee 70 D 2 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights eese 70 D 2 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS ccccccccseeccccessccccssccccsecseceuscsscuuesseuaneees 71 D2 3 UPGRADES 5 lncsncesseitiesscciessehteadueceuu iiie TEE 71 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 3 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL D 24 COPYRIGHT iii 72 D 2 5 DUAT MEDIA SOFTWARE a ais 72 D 3 hid didi dM ge M 72 Record of Issues If you have any suggestions for improvement to this document please contact us at Kingfisher International Pty Ltd 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Tel 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kingfisher com au Web www kingfisherfiber com au We hope you enjoy using our software Issue Author 1993 Po Bruce Robertson 2013 The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication Notwithstanding Kingfisher International Limited does not assume responsibility for any errors nor for any consequences arising from any errors in this publication K
36. a cell in the report sheet Alternatively right click the mouse on the XML element in the pane and select Map element or Remove element 10 If you choose layout option A You will need to map each wavelength data in its selected column e Use elements under KITS Test Data to map the first wavelength e Use elements under KITS Test Data2 to map the second wavelength etc If you choose layout option B Use only KITS Test Data for mapping 11 To test your mapping click Populate Data to map the data from the Live Data sheet 12 If not satisfied click Clear Data to clear all mapped cells but not other cells change your mapping and then re populate the data KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 60 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 18 4 1 XML Mapping Tips A XML element can be mapped only once If you do want a piece of data to appear in another cell you can use an Excel formula to refer to the mapped cell A XML element which maps with a blue background and a pull down arrow eae is called a repeating element which allows the element to appear any number of times This is used to map an array of data The first cell is for the title with the data mapped to the rows below You can either use this title as the heading rename it with your own heading or hide the title element A repeating element such as the fibre number cannot auto size If you do want to
37. associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By installing copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you may however return it to place of purchase for a full refund D 2 Software Product License The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold D 2 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights Applications Software You may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or any prior version for the same operating system on a single computer The primary user of the computer on which the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is installed may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a portable computer e Storage Network Use You may also store or install a copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a storage device such as a network server used only to install or run the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on your other computers over an internal network However you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer on which SOFTWARE PRODUCT is installed or run from the storage device A license for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers e License Pack If you
38. at KITS Workbook If you have a workbook saved by an earlier release of KITS it may not work properly with the new release because of the changes made to the program as well as sheet layout Open the workbook in Excel and see how much existing data is still available You may still be able to retain some of the data In the worst case you can create a new KITS workbook enter the setup parameters following the settings of the old one and manually copy the data you want to keep and paste it to the new KITS workbook The special windows Clipboard function which permits copying and pasting of multiple items is ideal for this Figure 88 below shows its location in Office 2007 Home Insert Paste S Format Painter ae e pboard a Sans P d Figure 88 Clipboard function Office 2007 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 62 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX A SUPPORT A comprehensive range of FAQs is available on our web site at http www kingfisherfiber com Fiber Optic Test Equipment Kits Software FAQ Index htm or via www kingfisherfiber com and select Support For advanced technical support support let us know e The KITS version and build date This can be found located in KITS under Kingfisher about KITS e Your instrument model number firmware version and serial number o KI7000 instrument firmware version is displayed during i
39. atically connect e Ifthe instrument is turned on and connected to the computer when KITS starts Manual connection 3 Click on Connect uae Ea Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Kingfisher 7 E Connect Setup Test Data Clear 3 Custom Toolbars Figure 56 Connect instrument to KITS software KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 41 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 4 Statistical Analysis Applied Standard Loss ORL 12 fibers OS2 Meter A Min Mean Max Min Mean Max 1310 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 ae 1550 0 00 000 000 0 00 000 0 00 sc Length 350 meter SC Local Reference Prop Delay ns Test Results Fiber ID A Insertion Loss IL Results dB ORL Results dB rias Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction ORL A B nm IL A B LBA IL Margin Margin P F M TimeTag 1310 1550 1810 1550 Figure 57 Instrument connected two way configuration Enter test data 5 In the KITS worksheet click on Ref or Meas for the relevant fibre number e The test data will be automatically extracted into KITS e KITS will automatically analyse the results e Pass Fail assessment is based upon the Pass Fail configuration Test Results T Fiber ID Insertion Loss IL Results dB ORL Results dB P A T Pass Fail amp Tii
40. ative mode dBm dBr n ape gt AA Data Logging KNGFISHER 13 32 56 13 34 21 13 35 45 13 37 09 13 38 33 133957 134121 134245 0 20 015 910 005 0 00 0 05 4 10 Date 18 07 2012 Current Reading J Wavelength 1625 2 Maximum Reading i og Log Point No 115 Minimum Reading _ 005 Size of Log Average Reading 009 t Log Interval sec 5 Standard Deviation 0 07 AutoLog Relative Mode Ref dBm 10 60 yy Log File Name C Documents and Settingsi029My DocumentsiSN22812 162 Stop Description 8N22812 1625nm 2 PC 3 Point No Time Meter Reading 1 13 32 56 0 14 2 13 33 01 0 03 3 13 33 07 0 05 4 13 33 13 0 05 Figure 4 Data logging 4 1 5 Memory Dump sheet This is a straightforward procedure that is especially useful when an instruments memory contents are not known A memory dump may be initiated either from within the KITS workbook via the separate Save Csv program or with KI2000 series instruments via USB download All data in an instrument s Memory is extracted to a simple Excel worksheet No analysis is performed Data downloaded from S N 11216 Date Time 100527 03 19 04 Remote Remote Remote Remote Fiber Lambda Reading Ref ORL Reading Ref ORL SIN 1 1310 nm 7 17 37 13 1 1550 nm 7 08 35 55 2 1310 nm 7 12 37 13 2 1550 nm 7 09 35 55 Figure 5 Memory dump 4 2 KITS Save CSV This feature is independent of the KITS software and is s
41. b menu is used to to manage save and load of the test data There are 7 options which are divided into 3 groups MS Save as KITS Log File rlg format Load rlg File to Current Workbook Merge rlg File with Current Workbook Save Test Data as csv File Load csv File to Current Workbook Merge csv File with Current Workbook Figure 28 Test Data sub menu Group 1 Covers loading and merging files in the KITS rlg format e Save as rlg Log File e Load rlg to Current Workbook e Merge rlg with Current Workbook Group 2 e Memory Download Group 3 e Save as csv File e Load csv File to Current Workbook e Merge csv file with Current Workbook 10 4 1 Load or Merge Log Data for Live Data Sheet The Load command is used to import a saved rlg file into a worksheet The Load function will overwrite all test data in the worksheet as well as the test parameters 1 Select Test Data gt Load rlg File to Current Workbook 2 Select a log file rlg to open Note If the log file has a different set of wavelengths fiber count or fiber ID start number from the current workbook a popup message will diplay advising the information to the user FiberD A CO 3 D The stored report has different parameters Fiber IDs start at 4 1 B 1 Are you sure you want to proceed w Figure 29 log file variation KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 26 of 73 DRAF
42. ca this Software License Agreement and Warranty are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria Australia If you acquired the SOFTWARE outside Australia local law may apply End of document KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 73 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT
43. ce should be in CW mode however data loggingmaybe possible in AutoTest mode Use of source in AutoTest mode Depending upon sample interval and computer speed the reading may become unreliable if the instrument is in Autotest mode Autotest samples intervals greater than 5 seconds are generally OK Caution If sampling with the source in Autotest mode is required trial test parameters before committing to the test KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 49 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 1 Select the Data Logging worksheet 2 To select the wavelength use the arrow buttons next to Wavelength Note Meter must be connected for this function Define Size of log Define Log Interva l sec If required select Relative Mode If required add a Description To clear existing data select Clear Log oo NIAJ AJO To start logging click Start Autolog and enter file name in the dialog box e Consider using the Description from Step 6 above for the file name 9 To stop or halt the data logging before it is completed click Stop To restart the data logging click Continue 15 2 Manual Data Logging Data is stored upon uer command En 1 Select the Data Logging worksheet 2 To clear existing data select the Clear Log button 3 To set the wavelength use the arrow buttons next to Wavelength Note Meter must be c
44. change the number fibres you can manually edit the new XML work book To remove a mapped repeating element first do Remove element from the XML pane then click on the mapped element where the dropdown icon still appears click Excel menu List List Convert to Range Office 2003 or Design Convert to Range Office 2007 to convert the area to normal Excel range After that you can remap the element To know which XML is mapped to the current report sheet open the XML pane click on a mapped cell the pane will show the map with the element that is mapped to the cell selected Alternatively click the Setup button the XML Map Name in the popup form shows the name of the map If you map repeating elements to adjacent columns in the sheet you may receive an XML map is not exportable error when you try to export the XML data Click Options in the XML pane and deselect Automatically Merge Elements When Mapping Alternatively depending upon your design you can insert a column in between two XML mapped lists and set its width to 0 this may affect other rows in the sheet You can copy the XSD file KitsXml40 xsd typically under lt Drive gt Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Kingfisher KITS4 to another file remove the elements in KITS Test Data 234 that are not needed and rearrange the remaining elements so that KITS Test Data 234 can be mapped to an XML list as a whole Then from within the customised KIT new
45. changes Version August 2013 User Defined Loss Test Standards length prop Ends cL Reference RR Con UA Allowed Reference Reference Pass Fail Insertion Loss Reference Reference 9 inst Random Average A Config Connector Worst Case W j Mee M 12 Loss LE Uncertainty Max Allowance Lengthm 48 Standard protected Issue Ble A 0 3 05 alstra nsta prior to Jan 06 elstra installed 0 3 03 03 075 after Jan 06 Telstra MMOF ML STD 2042 6B SMF 5 07 ML STD 2042 6B MMF 5 07 6 Location 06 Spare o 4 A 1 A 1 A 1 A Figure 91 User Loss Test Standard file You can modify or add to the existing Other Standard list The data field functions amp requirements are Column A No Numbers the standards As installed these are numbered 1 to 6 To provide for more than 6 standards add additional numbering e g 7 Column B Standards Protected User Definable Enter name of the standard or local specification here Column C Issue Number Enter version number of the standard or local specification here Column D Pass Fail Insertion Loss This cell defines the way in which test results are assessed for a Pass Fail condition When testing to International Standards this is usually assessed against the Worst Case single direction result By comparison many telcos assess their Pass Fail cr
46. d above 2 Select Test Data gt Memory Download m est Data 7 Clear 5 Save as KITS Log File rlg format Load rlg File to Current Workbook Merge rlg File with Current Workbook d Memory Download Save Test Data as csv File Load csv File to Current Workbook 1 Merge csv File with Current Workbook Figure 31 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 28 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL The Memory Download pop up will open e f no pop up the meter is not connected EE Memory Download Download Download From Start Memory mem 1 M Selected wavelenaths to download 1310 mm 7 Select Memory Type A2 1550nm v Select Single A3 Total Memory Court 9 a gt To Spreadsheet No of Fibers Start at Fiber No A End a 7 1 oK Cancel Figure 32 Memory Download pop up Select e Meter memory location to start downloading data from Start Memory e Wavelengths to be downloaded Select wavelengths to download e Number of memory locations results to be downloaded No Of Fibers e Fibre number in KITS to begin the download at Start at Fiber No A End For example download from Memory location 2 data for 6 fibres starting at fibre 4 Refer Figure 33 below H amp E Memory Download Download Download From Selected
47. data before proceeding Uninstall older versions prior to installation Before installation ensure that Microsoft Office is installed Special requirements Office 2003 Some installations of Microsoft Office 2003 may require manual configuration to enable Office to use Microsoft NET Framework This happens if Office was installed before Windows NET The installation program will detect if this is required and advise of the requirement Step Procedure 1 Start Control Panel Select Add Remove Programs Select Microsoft Office and then select Change Select Add or Remove Features then select Next or Continue button Select Advanced customization of applications and Next Under Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Excel enable NET Programmability Support NED nm AJN Under Office Tools enable Microsoft Forms 2 0 NET Programmability Support KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 10 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 7 3 Setup Exe 1 Run the KITS4 14 exe file 2 Select Next 3 Enter Customer information InstallShield Figure 7 4 Select Next 5 Choose type of installation a Typical b Compact c Custom Install Stield Figure 8 In this instruction Typical is assumed Select Next Select Next 6 7 Check particulars selected 8 9 KITS program is installed 1
48. e length fibre count number of splices etc The number of test cords used in referencing the test instruments is also set here e Measurement uncertainty Pass fail marginal result based upon worst case or two way average loss KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 19 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL ES Pass Fail Setup Cable and Pass Fail Details Cable Parameters Fiber Type A Connector Type B Connector Type Reference Method Cable Details Cable Length Km Number of Splices Number of Connectors Number of Other Devices Fiber Count Fiber IDs Not Consecutive Consecutive AEnd Start 101 B End Start 1 Standard Selection O Intemational Standard Other Standard Custom Specification Simple Limit Pass Fail Insertion Loss WorstCase 2Way Average Pass Fail Parameters Splice Loss dB per Splice Connector 1 2 Loss dB per Connector Connector Other Loss dB per Connector Other Device Loss dB per Device Uncertainty Allowance dB 1310nm 1550 nm Fiber Attenuation dB Km Lia UG Pass Fail Link 2 Loss dB 722 4 61 ORL Loss dB 35 35 Pass Fail Chan r Loss dB SS eS Figure 18 Pass Fail Setup sub menu Note Some standards restrict and or specify the allowable test cord referencing method KITS will warn regarding this if necessary 10 3 1 1 Definition Pass Fail Marginal Result The ISO amp IEC standard organisatio
49. ference source not found EE Test Setup Direction Methods 71 Test Directions 3 Wavelengths JV Loss Test gt B Source Wavelenths Test Wavelenths I LossTetp gt 4 ORL Test at 1310nm i310 y p Loss Test2Wway ORL TestatB I 1550mm so y with 2 Way LTS r L Meter ConnectedAt C AEnd BEnd 4 Communications Enable remote hold interlock Keep Source on for manufacturing 2 Reference Local C Remote Insert ref manually Figure 44 Typical Test setup configuration Note Whilst the Test Setup and the Pass Fail Setup sub menus can be configured in any order it is recommended that the Pass Fail Setup sub menu be configured first to minimise any interaction between them KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 35 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 8 By Default the two terminal ends are called A and B If required the terminals can be given individual names for identification purposes To assign terminal names e Press Setup e Press Terminal ID Names e Assign names e Assign number of characters uaed for name abbreviation e Press OK EE Terminal ID Names Terminal ID 4 End Name EEA Terminal ID B End Name Cowal Creek Number of Chars Shown as Abbreviation Figure 45 Terminal Identification ID sub menu 9 The Workbook is now configured for testing Loss
50. g and perhaps Meter Dump ticked Refer Figure 40 Jal Welcome to KITS 4 14 This interface will help you setup a workbook with your chosen parameters for loss testing Select worksheets you want to include in the workbook IV Loss Testing Data Logging Meter Reading r Then click Setup to configure test parameters Click Finish to build workbook You can change parameters later Sew Finish Cancel y Figure 40 Typical Loss Testing Selection Click the Finish button when ready Note For KITS 4 13 DO NOT USE the setup button as there is a minor bug corrected in version 4 14 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 32 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 3 KITS scans available ports to find the attached meter e If the meter cannot be found a Meter Connection dialogue box opens as shown in Figure 41 e If the meter cannot be found check the connection ensure the meter is on and try again e Alternatively KITS can be used offline with manual data entry EF KITS Dialogue TES Meter Connection Welcome to KITS 4 14 If your meter is available This interface will help you setup a workbook with your complete the following steps chosen parameters for loss testing Install the adapters meter Select worksheets you want to include in the workbook and cables IV Loss Testing Tum on the meter Data Logging When you click Connect
51. gure 10 Enter required number moderators and distance units as required Select OK Select OK d2 O0 t x Close Control Panel KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 13 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 7 4 Installing Office MUI for Running KITS in Another Language If you use non English Windows or choose another language from Regional and Language Options you may receive an error message Old format or invalid library when you start KITSTM There are two scenarios which cause this message 1 English Windows Non English Office 2 Non English Windows There are various possible ways to fix this 1 For English Language Installations of Windows Office Change the Windows operational language back to English 1 Go to Start settings Control Panel Regional and Language Options Regional Options tab 2 Set both the standards and formats drop down to a version of English 3 Then select the Languages tab and set all input language details to a version of English Standards and formats can be customised 2 For non English installations of Office The English Language Office MUI Multilingual User Interface must be installed The Microsoft MUI is a separate Microsoft product that allows users to use Office in other languages 3 Leave the computer in the non English language but install the relevant Microsoft Office
52. have acquired this EULA in a Kingfisher License Pack you may make the number of additional copies of the computer software portion of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT authorised on the printed copy of this EULA and you may use each copy in the manner specified above You are also entitled o make a corresponding number of secondary copies for portable computer use as specified above KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 70 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL D 2 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS e Not for Resale Software If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is labelled Not for Resale or NFR then notwithstanding other sections of this EULA you may not resell or otherwise transfer for value the SOFTWARE PRODUCT e Limitations on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation e Separation of Components The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product Its component parts nay not be separated for use on more than one computer e Rental You may not rent lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT e Support Services KINGFISHER may provide you with support services to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Support Service Use of Support Services is governed by the Kingfisher policies and programs described in the user manual in
53. he file 4 Click the Close button and the data will be saved to this text file e When the instrument does not show the RS232 USB symbol the download is complete Fiber Lambda Reading Ref ORL Remote Reading Remote Ref Remote ORL Remote S N 1 0nm 2 1310nm 7 37 7163 2833 7 44 7 28 27 42 9288 2 1550nm 7 56 417 294 7 17 7 13 28 75 9288 3 1310nm 3135 7 63 5553 31 65 7 28 28 32 9288 3 1550nm 9 48 4 17 30 38 35 54 7 13 29 3 9288 4 1310nm 8 66 763 Figure 80 Memory extract via Save Csv KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 55 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 18 CUSTOMISATION Being Excel based KITS offers a number of modification options 18 1 Renaming worksheets This is as standard Windows function A worksheet name can be changed to any other text accepted by Excel KITS remembers the new sheet name when the workbook is saved 18 2 Modifying the Live Data amp Loss Testing worksheets Many fields in the Live Data amp Loss Testing worksheets can be modified There are two options for performing this being 1 Modifying the Master Layout template or 2 Modifying an open or existing KITS workbook GFISHE Trabajo No Tema Seccion Circuit ID Ruta Direcci n A Terminal ID Project Etapa Duct Cable Sheath Sheath ID Fuente Tipo Max allowed length Km FC Fiber Count FT Fiber Type L Fiber length NS Number of Splices Date Rep
54. ht DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 1 2 New Report Used to design a custom report layout This function is covered in Section 18 4 10 1 3 Change Meter Port Users normally do not need to consider the meter port as KITS finds the port automatically on connection The sequence is that KITS searches for an available USB port first and then search for a RS232 port The Change Meter Port menu item is useful if multiple KIT applications are running in the same computer e g in a laboratory situation In this situation the user may need to specify the COM port manually for a particular instance of KITS EF Meter COM Port Oj x M Connection Port Patio rra U Cancel COM1 Figure 15 Select meter port s D A 10 1 4 User Manual This User Manual is also conatained within the KITS program as a Microsoft word document To acess the User Manual from within KITS navigate to Kingfisher gt User manual Word Alternativel the User Manual can be 1 located on your computer as detailed in 7 3 1 above 2 downloaded from the Kingfisher International web site 3 Accessed via the Main Menu symbol 3 which is located just to the right of the Clear Menu 10 1 5 About KITSTM Displays the current KITS version number and release date This information is also displayed when the KITS program is loaded Testing Software Werson 4 15 Release Date 31 March 2013
55. iguration files is contained in Appendix B RS232 USB Driver configuration amp Installation KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 12 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 7 3 2 Regional Configuration Number configuration and distance units are set in the Windows Regional and Language Options dialogue box Step Procedure 1 Start Control Panel 2 Select Regional and Language Options Regional and Language Options Regional Options Languages Advanced Standards and formats This option affects how some programs format numbers currencies dates and time Select an item to match its preferences or click Customize to choose your own formats English Australia de Samples Number 123 456 789 00 Currency 123 456 789 00 Time 11 21 46 AM Short date 3 12 2012 Long date Monday 3 December 2012 Location To help services provide you with local information such as news and weather select your present location Australia v Figure 9 Select Customize Customize Regional Options Numbers Currency Time Date Sample Positive 123 456 789 00 Negative 123 456 789 00 Decimal symbol a y No of digits after decimal 2 y Digit arouping symbol B m Digit grouping 134565789 0v Negative sign symbol n y Negative number format Hr Y Display leading zeros 07 m List separator L SW Measurement system US v Fi
56. ils Site Data Form Project specific data is entered here The form can be toggled On amp Off e On by Default Route Sheath Address A R T Terminal D KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 23 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 3 8 Pass Fail Setup Form This form shows the cable and optical test parameters The form can be toggled On amp Off Off by default Max allowed length L Fiber length NS Number of Splices EN SL Splice loss dB Wavelength FC Fiber Count FT Fiber Type A connector type CT Connector 1 2 loss dB f B Connector type Ie Rubee Connes CL Connector other loss dB Reference Method ND Number of other Devices ___ DL Device insertion loss dB Reference Type Test Direction Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Channel Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Pass Fail Calculation Max Loss F L SL NS CTICL NC DL ND UA Figure 25 Cable amp Optical test METER 10 3 9 Test Summary Form Provides test statistical analysis and a diagram of the test configuration The terminal identification ID name boxes are coloured orange or green when an instrument is connected and grey when there is no connection The form can be toggled On amp Off e Onby default Applied Standard Meter O 6 fibers OS2 M
57. imilar to the Memory Dump above It is typically used when the host computer does not use Microsoft Office All data in an instruments Memory is extracted to a CSV spreadsheet No analysis is performed Fiber Lambda Reading Ref ORL Remote Reading Remote Ref Remote ORL Remote S N 1 0nm 2 1310nm 7 37 7 63 28 33 7 44 7 28 27 42 9288 2 1550nm 7 56 4 17 29 4 7 17 7 13 28 75 9288 3 1310nm 31 35 7 63 55 53 31 65 7 28 28 32 9288 3 1550nm 9 48 4 17 30 38 35 54 7 13 29 3 9288 4 1310nm 8 66 7 63 gt 1 6 Figure 6 Memory extract via Save Csv KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 8 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 5 FONT CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL The bold italic font like Kingfisher Data Logging is used for a command or a command sequence in Windows menu system whether it is for Windows Office or KITS The text in square brackets such as AUTOTEST is an operation on the test instrument 6 COMPUTER amp INSTRUMENT FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS 6 1 Computer Full install e Microsoft Windows 32 64 bit 8 7 Vista XP XP requires dotnet 3 5 e Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 2003 Office 2003 usually requires additional configuration o For Office 2003 only If not already installed Microsoft Update KB907417 which will be installed by KITS KITS support for any non English language Windows environments is as follows e English lang
58. in Mean Max Min Mean xm UR n Er a a a Eu 161 18 195 000 0 00 ES 1550 134 1 42 1 48 0 00 000 SC Length 3 67 Km LC 1625 1 39 1 45 1 53 0 00 0 00 Remote Reference Prop Delay ns Figure 26 Test Statistics amp Configuration drawing KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 24 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 3 10 Save as KITS Unlinked Normally when a KITS workbook is opened it will automatically start the KITS software When required the workbook can be Unlinked from the KITS software Once a KITS workbook is Unlinked the file will open in Excel as per a normal workbook Once performed the action CANNOT be undone 1 Open the workbook to be Unlinked e Ensure workbook display layout is as required e Once Unlinked the action CANNOT be undone 2 Select Setup gt Save as KITS Unlinked t setup gt Test Data Clear amp 3 AR Pass Fail Setup 2 Test Setup ti Terminal Id Names E Set Meter Reference 5 Protect Manual Data Entry A Set Autotest Wait Time D Hide Job Details In A Eh Hide Pass Fail Setup MA N Hide Test Summary Figure 27 Workbook linkage to KITS KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 25 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 4 Test Data Sub menu This su
59. ingfisher International Pty Ltd KITS is a registered Trade Mark KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Operator Name ____________ fa LC Pass Fail amp Time P F M TimeTag Issue 2 August 2013 Page 1 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 1 uS due op CE 5 2 OVERVIEW A E E A E O EAE EE EAE E E A EE EE E E AE EE AE EEEE 5 3 WHAT S NEW IN THIS VERSION sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssees 5 4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE eee ee eee eee eee eee eee eee ettet tette tette tette tette eese etes eese eese sete eese eese ettet nan 6 AT KTES WORKSHEETS eere eerte e ti A ed ec o ee ie E te eie rey euet 6 du DAVE DAA A ese Sat ba Sa aa aaa aga aia ak ee 6 4 1 2 LOSS Testing sheet iiie bg Cobia naaa 7 41 3 Meter Reading sheet edu ed iia 7 ATA DataLoeguig Sheet deer t eee dle eee dee edle tees 8 4 1 5 Memory Dump sheet c icccccccsersicescenccesscencieussedeceuasedssouasaasevuacedsdunacadecsuadedevskadedevanacededenadedouetacevvsetadsvaedes 8 42 IRITS ASA MECO V A AS E a LE EE LES seh Galles a E e E tases 8 5 FONT CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL eee eee eee eere eerte teet eee oros 9 6 COMPUTER amp INSTRUMENT FIRMWARE REQUIREMENT cccccccssssssscscssscscsssssssscsccccccees 9 Gel COMPUTER qe A A A A 9 6 2 INSTRUMENT ias 9 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION o ccsiecsscdoessscctsen
60. ions A gt B e Click on OK to confirm reg ego Direction Method rect Setup tup gt Test Data 7 Clear 45 ert ere a IV Loss Testa dB 4 8f Pass Fail Setup sete S s T ORL Testat E TestSetup i ee with 2 Way LTS sto L3 Terminal Td Names Figure 48 KITS configured testing in the A gt B direction If required configure the meter location in KITS so that test data will be inserted in the correct direction In this example we are testing A gt B To change e Select Setup gt Test Setup e Select Meter connected at B End e Click on OK to confirm A eee t wer rmn rect setup lt Test Data Clear 3 A 1 with2 Way LTS t r Pass Fail Setu ey p Meter ComectedAt C aEn e Bea gg Tetseup 2 Ree Ma 4 C Insert ref manually l sto L3 Terminal Id Names freed LE Figure 49 KITS configured Meter at B for receiving A gt B direction Enter the test data as required into the yellow columns cells under the headings Ref A and Meas B e Ref A Transmitted power Power level that is sent from the A end to the B end e Meas B Received power Power received at the B end Insertion Loss IL Results dB Direction B gt A Figure 50 Local Reference A gt B KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 38 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 6 When all requ
61. ired test data for a particular fibre has been entered KITS will display the test result analysis e Test parameter failures are shown in red and indicated as Fail in the P F column e Marginal results are normally accepted as a pass e Fibres that are re tested are marked in the Time Tag column Insertion Loss IL Results dB ORL Results dB Direction A gt B Direction B gt A IL Direction ORL Margin Margin Pass Fail amp Time 24 00 12 67 1310 25 10 1550 15 10 0 12 9 89 550 10 67 i 1810 9 88 E 3 d 3 34 PASS oT 0 00 Eg ay 10 92 PASS Figure 51 IL assessment 7 To produce a traditional style report e Click on the worksheet Loss Testing o The test data will be automatically copied over from the Live Data sheet Job No Project Date 31 05 2010 Subject Stage ReportiFile No Report 20100531 Section Duct Comment Link Circuit ID Cable Drawing No Route Sheath Other Teminal ID Sheath ID Source S N Meter S N erator Name AD 11216 pa Pass Fail Value F L S NS CTICLNC DL ND UA 1st Wavelength nm 2nd Wavelength nm IF Fibre attenuation per Km dB 035 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB 0 21 SL Splice loss dB 0 10 SL Splice loss dB 0 10 CT Connector loss 1 2 dB 0 30 CT Connector loss 1 2 dB 0 30 CL Connec
62. iteria against the two way average Enter an A for two way Average or a W for Worst Case assessment Column E Allowed Reference Configuration The number of test cords permitted to be used in establishing a reference condition may be defined E g for International Standards only 1 or 3 lead referencing is permitted whilst for NBN Co work 2 is specified Enter the allowed test cord referencing configurations separated by a comma Thus to permit all 3 configurations use 1 2 3 For 1 amp 3 lead referencing only enter 1 3 Note At time of this manual preparation the IEC ISO Internatiomal S 1tandards bodies were considering introducing a modified 3 cord reference method In reality this proposed method is a 1 test cord reference method KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 67 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 1 8 mw Launch cord Reference measurement P 2 IO po PEN Launch cord Tail cord Reference measurement P 3 8b th Launch cord Substitution Tail cord Reference measurement P cord Figure 92 Referencing configurations Column F Connector 1 2 Loss dB Some standards mandate that the mated DUT to test cord connections shall have a lower maximum allowable loss to any other mated connectors that may be in the DUT installed cabling Enter the Maximum Allowable loss in dB for the first two or end connectors here You must als
63. ity for the upgrade You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this EULA If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a component of a package of software programs that you licensed as a single product the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be used and transferred only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one computer KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 71 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL D 2 4 COPYRIGHT All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to any images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Kingfisher or its suppliers The SOFTWARE PROUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that you may install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a single computer provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT D 2 5 DUAL MEDIA SOFTWARE You may receive the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in more than one medium Regardless of the type or size of medium you receive you may use only one medium that is appropriate for your single computer You may not use or install the
64. k Merge csv File with Current Workbook Figure 35 Save as CSV 2 Enter file name Select Save Load 1 Select Test Data gt Load csv File to Current Workbook 2 Select required csv file Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction ow ILB A IL Margin Margin Pit Look in My Documents MyRecent Name OOO Sl Documents SI ORL direction test 130516 csv 3KB Microsoft Office Ex E jort 20130503 csv 1KB Microsoft Office Ex 9 Desiton zn Figure 36 Loading a csv file Merge 1 Select Test Data gt Merge csv File with Current Workbook 2 Select required csv file KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 30 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 3 From the pop up box select required Merge parameters atype Source S N EE 10 x Merge Setup Applied Stored Report Meter Max BS Job No Date 23 07 2013 0 00 L 0 00 SC APC Between A and B p Current Report Job No Date 23 07 2013 Between A and B p Report Data Mapping Direct A as A B as B C Swap A as B B as A p Method T Use Stored Job Detais Site Data Use Stored Ceble Optical Parameters Use Stored Test Data C Oveiwite G Filin Merge Destination Selection M ASB IV B gt A F ORLatA F ORLatB oK Cancel
65. loss other dB 0 30 CL Connector loss other dB Formula Section Fibre ID pi Device insertion loss dB 0 00 DL Device insertion loss dB UA Uncertainty allowance dB 0 17 UA Uncertainty allowance dB Pass Fail Link Loss dB 0 63 Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB 0 00 Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Minimum Average Loss dB 0 56 Minimum Average Loss dB 0 43 Maximum Average Loss dB 0 18 Maximum Average Loss dB 0 17 Test Data Ref level dBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB Ref level dBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB A B A B A B Ato B BtoA laverage A B A B A B Average A B 49 13 8 81 10 90 9 65 9 34 0 53 1 25 0 48 E 0 38 PASS 0 10 50 14 8 81 10 90 10 32 9 99 1 18 0 58 0 18 E 0 07 FAIL 51 15 8 81 10 90 9 76 9 52 0 71 1 14 0 34 EUM 52 16 8 81 10 90 9 63 9 32 0 51 1 27 0 50 PASS 0 12 Figure 63 Loss Testing Worksheet all fields displayed After data is entered in the Live Data sheet select the Loss Testing tab or click Kingfisher Loss testing to view this date in the Loss Testing sheet format The data cells are filled in automatically using Excel formulae By default it uses the data of the first and second wavelength Different wavelengths can be selected by clicking on either the 1 or 2 wavelength cells with yellow backg
66. m Specification C Simple Limit Figure 89 Standard Selection The Standards can be modified deleted or added to The default file location is C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Kingfisher KITS4 Note any changes will be overridden should a KITS update be applied or the program be re installed C 1 International Standards As installed this workbook is preconfigured for IEC and TIA insertion loss Standards The data is stored in the file Int LossTest Standards XLS The file is Write Protected to prevent accidental changes Note that the pass fail parameters for the IEC standards involve a formula complexity not seen in the TIA standards Should other International Standards be required to be referenced contact your nearest KI distributor or Kingfisher International directly Permanent link M em pont ee Patch cord eae rie yi pioh peleas lt gt Channel connection Figure 90 Channel amp Permanent link in accordance with ISO 11801 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 66 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL C 2 Other Standards As installed this workbook is preconfigured for 3 Telstra Corporation insertion loss standards and MIL STD 2042 The data is stored in the file User LossTest Standards XLS This file is Write Protected to prevent accidental
67. mported from the Live Data worksheet e The Loss testing worksheet can be configured to display one or two wavelengths Loss Testing Report GEI SHER KITS Verson 4 13 Job No Project Date 27 05 2010 Subject Admin upgrade 2010 35 Stage Report File No Report 20100527 Section d Duct Comment Link Circuit ID Cable Drawing No FNQ TI 0049 _ Route __ Sheath IN Other gt Sheath ID Source S N Meter S N Operator Name TAS N A 11216 Brian B ji N A 11216 Bruce Pass Fail Value FL SL NS CTICL NC DL ND UA 4st Wavelength nm 1310 2nd Wavelength nm 1550 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB 0 35 F Fibre attenuation per Km dB 0 21 SL Splice loss dB 0 10 SL Spliceloss dB 0 10 ICT Connector loss 1 2 dB 030 CT Connectorloss 1 2 dB 0 30 CL Connector loss other dB 030 CL Connector loss other dB 0 30 Pass Min Fibre ID pi Device insertion loss dB 0 00 DL Device insertion loss dB 0 00 Fai argin UA Uncertainty allowance dB 030 uA Uncertainty allowance dB 0 30 e Pass Fail Link Loss d8 1 11 Pass Fail Link Loss dB 1 11 Pass Fail ORL Loss dB 50 00 Pass Fail ORL Loss dB 50 00 Minimum Average Loss dB 0 02 Minimum Average Loss dB 0 01 Maximum Average Loss dB 0 08 Maximum Average Loss dB 0 05 RefleveldBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB RefleveldBm_ 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB
68. ns define the following Pass Result Measured value which meets the specified requirement and where the absolute value of the difference between the measured value and the specified requirement is greater than the stated measurement uncertainty Fail Result Measured value which fails to meet the specified requirement and where the absolute value of the difference between the measured value and the specified requirement is greater than the stated measurement uncertainty Marginal Result Measured value which differs from the specified requirement by an amount not exceeding the stated measurement uncertainty 10 3 2 Test Setup This Submenu is usually configured after the Pass Fail sub menu It is used to configure the workbook for e Test direction one way two way with a source and meter or two way using a two way LTS ORL measurement included or not DUT end at which the Power Meter is connected Type of referencing used Local or Remote Wavelengths to be tested maximum of 4 KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 20 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL ES Test Setup DER Direction Methods 1 Test Directions 3 Wavelengths Y Loss Test A gt B Source Wavelenths Test Waveleni Y Loss Test B gt A ORL Test at A Il 1310 nm Loss Test 2 Way ORL Test at B 7 1550 nm with 2 Way LTS
69. nstrument start up o KI2000 series instruments require holding down F4 during turn on o and the instrument serial number is usually on the rear label e Your Windows and Office versions including any non English language options If you have any suggestions for improvement to this document or to the software please contact sales kingfisher com au A 1 Re enabling the KITSTM Add In KITS runs as an Excel Add In named KIAddin Occasionally this Add In may become disabled When this happens you can follow these steps to re enable it Excel 2007 Step Procedure 1 Click the Office button the top left corner of Excel then click Excel Options Add Ins 2 If KIAddin is disabled you can see it in the list Disabled Application Add Ins near the bottom 3 In the drop down list at the bottom select Manage Disabled Items Go 4 Select KIAddin Click Enable Close 5 Back to the same drop down list select Manage COM Add Ins Go 6 Select KIAddin Ok Excel 2003 and earlier Step Procedure 1 Click Help about Microsoft Office Excel Disabled Items 2 Select KIAddin and then Enable If KIAddin is not visible in the list of disabled items you need to run Add or Remove Programs from Windows Control Panel to repair KITS KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 63 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX B RS232 USB DRIV
70. nt 12 1 4 1 AutoTest ORL measurement An ORL equipped Kingfisher instrument operating in two way AutoTest mode automatically measures ORL Depending upon the test set up selected KITS may already be configured for ORL measurement e When configured to record ORL the ORL Results column s in the Live Data worksheet will be coloured yellow ORL Results dB Direction ORL Figure 60 ORL configured Configure KITS for 2 way ORL measurement as per below Step Setup 2 Way ORL measurement 1 Select Setup gt Test Setup 2 Select ORL Test at A and ORL Test at B Direction Methods 1 Test Directions LossTest amp B MT Loss Test B5 4 IV ORLTestatA Vv Loss Test 2 Way Iv ORL Test at B with 2 Way LTS Figure 61 Select 2 way ORL Set up the KT734xx series 2 way ORL instruments into 2 way mode and connect to KITS 3 In the KITS worksheet click on Ref Meas or ORL for the relevant fibre number e The test data will be automatically extracted into KITS Note 1 If the circuit under test has a small insertion loss the instrument s ORL isolation may not be sufficient for accurate ORL readings In such situations a manual measurement should be considered Refer Section 12 1 4 2 below Note 2 The standard KI734xx series 2 way ORL meters have an ORL isolation of 25 dB ORL isolation can be optionally increased to 50 dB at time of purchase KITS 4 14
71. o enter a value for any subsequent mated connectors under Connector other loss as detailed below Typically MMF 0 1 dB and SMF 0 2 dB Reference General Figure 93 Standard symbol Connection Reference against DUT Column G Connector Other Loss dB Enter the Maximum Allowable loss in dB for any subsequent mated connectors here Typically 0 75 or 0 3 dB General General Figure 94 Standard symbol Connection General against General Column H Splice Loss dB Enter the Maximum Allowable splice loss in dB here Typically 0 1 dB Column I ORL Enter the Maximum Allowable ORL in dB here The entered ORL value can be Ve or Ve the software will automatically convert the number to absolute KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 68 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Column J Uncertainty Allowance dB If required enter the measurement uncertainty in dB Depending upon the KITS build the uncertainty value will be treated in one of two ways e Early 4 14 Builds The uncertainty number is added to the calculated maximum link loss e Later 4 14 builds Any insertion loss result falling within the specified uncertainty value of the calculated maximum link loss will be reported in the Live Data Sheet as Marginal Refer to 10 3 1 1 for definitions of Pass Marginal and Fail Common values for measurement uncertainty are in the range of 0 to 0 3 dB Measurement uncertainty is also affected by
72. onnected for this function 4 If required select Relative Mode 5 If required add a Description 6 For each click of Manual Reading a data point is logged The data point index and the size of the log is automatically incremented 7 To undo the last reading select Undo Reading This decreases the data point index but not the size of log value 8 To save the data log click the Save Log button and enter file name in the dialog box KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 50 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 15 3 Viewing data whilst logging Whilst the data is being logged the default is to show the earliest top of the spreadsheet readings If required the user can display the current readings bottom of the spreadsheet 1 To show current data readings select Show Log Data Bottom 3 d a z Home Insert a e Lll s Data Review Kingfisher dea D onnek c JA Load Log Print lt gt a as 0 Figure 69 Select bottom data display Point No Time Meter Reading 2818 14 22 05 16 39 2819 14 22 10 16 39 2820 14 22 15 16 39 2821 14 22 20 16 39 2822 14 22 25 16 39 2823 14 22 30 16 39 2824 14 22 35 16 39 2825 14 22 40 16 39 2826 14 22 45 16 38 2827 14 22 50 16 38 2828 14 22 55 16 38 2829 14 23 00 16 38 l Figure 70 Current logging data 3 To revert to the top of the data readings select Show Log Data Top Z
73. ort File No Channel Perm Link Drawing No Other Direcci n B Source Fuente S N Tipo Meter Meter S N Wavelength F Fiber attenuation dB Km SL Splice loss dB A connector type B Connector type M todo de referencia NC Number of Connectors ND Number of other Devices CT Connector 1 2 loss dB CL Connector other loss dB DL Device insertion loss dB Tipo de referencia Prueba de Direcci n UA Uncertainty allowance d Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Calculation Superado No c lculo Max Loss F L SL NS CT CL NC DL ND UA Pass Fail Channel Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Applied Standard Figure 81 Customised worksheet Spanish Other CAL Y N Nombre del operador KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 56 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Modifications to the Master Layout template will affect all new KITS workbooks However it will be overridden should KITS be upgraded or reloaded at a later date The Master Layout template KitsXls xls is typically installed under lt Drive gt Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Kingfisher KITSA Modifying an existing or open KITS workbook and saving it with a specific name is preferred by many users as it permits them to create several customised worksheets e Once modified the changes should be p
74. oss other dB CL Connector loss other dB Fibre ID DL Device insertion loss dB DL Device insertion loss dB UA Uncertainty allowance dB UA Uncertainty allowance dB Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail Link Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Pass Fail ORL Loss dB Minimum Average Loss dB Minimum Average Loss dB 0 08 Maximum Average Loss dB Maximum Average Loss dB 4 97 Ref level dBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORLloss dB Ref leveldBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB A B A B A B AtoB BtoA average B A B A B jAtoB BtoA Average A B 1 13 9 90 1031 0 41 10 01 10 48 0 47 PASS 0 40 2 14 5 PASS 3 15 FAIL 4 16 FAIL 5 17 9 90 10 50 0 60 10 01 14 44 4 43 FAIL 6 18 9 90 9 91 0 01 10 01 10 24 0 23 PASS 0 64 or 2 wavelength cells to specify the wavelength s displayed Figure 55 Traditional KITS report layout one way The user can select to display 1 or 2 wavelengths on this sheet Click on the yellow 1 12 1 3 One click entry local referencing two way test This can be performed with two instruments acting under CW or Autotest The example below assumes e Autotest e use of a KI734x at each end e Local Referencing e Test direction configuration Test A lt gt B testing 1 Configure KITS as per Sections 12 1 1 and 12 1 2 above for two way bidirectional 2 Connect instrument to the KITS software KITS will autom
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76. rage Loss dB Maximum Average Loss dB Maximum Average Loss dB 4 86 Ref leveldBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB Ref level dBm 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB A B A B A B AtoB BtoAhverage B A B A B_ atos BtoA Average A B 1 13 728 9 90 7 10 9 65 237 280 0 23 7 25 10 01 6 97 10 03 2 78 3 04 0 08 FAIL 2 14 9 63 7 11 798 10 53 0 90 0 87 0 89 10 02 6 95 7 98 10 53 0 51 1 03 0 69 PASS 1 47 3 15 963 7 11 7 99 1054 o91 0 88 0 90 10 02 6 95 7 99 10 54 0 52 1 04 0 70 PASS 1 46 4 16 9 63 7 11 8 02 1058 0 95 0 91 0 94 10 02 6 95 8 02 10 58 0 56 1 07 074 PASS 1 43 5 17 9 63 7 11 11 98 1479 5 16 487 5 06 10 02 6 95 11 98 14 79 4 77 503 486 FAIL Figure 59 Traditional KITS report layout two way The user can select to display 1 or 2 wavelengths on this sheet Click on the yellow 1 or 2 wavelength cells to specify the wavelength s displayed KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 42 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 43 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 12 1 4 ORL Measurement If you have an ORL meter then you may perform all the tests detailed above plus Optical Return Loss ORL measureme
77. rmits test configuration before or after the worksheet is fully opened The procedure below assumes test circuit configuration is to be after the KITS worksheets are opened Step Starting KITS amp connecting an instrument 1 On your desktop double click on KITS Wizard icon Alternatively navigate via the Windows Start menu e g Start gt all Programs gt Kingfisher Kits gt Kits Wizard Excel will start with a screen Welcome to KITS 4 14 Select Finish Please Wait Select Finish Please Wait The KITS splash screen will display Nin BR _ WwW bd KITS will open at the Meter Reading sheet e With no instrument connected the sceen will display 88 88 dBm and NOT CONNECTED e With an instrument connected the sceen will display the recive power level and CONNECTED 88 88 NOT CONNECTED Figure 13 Meter reading start up screen If the KITSTM program does not load refer to Section 7 on page 10 above If the instrument does not connect firstly check that the instrument is turned On and that the computer interface cord is connected If still unable to connect refer to Appendix B RS232 USB Driver configuration amp Installation on page 64 below KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 16 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 LIVE DATA WORKSHEET MENUS All loss testing data is entered into the live
78. rotected The two methods of protecting the changes are covered in Section 18 3 below 18 2 1 Modification Rules Live Data The text in cells with a blank or dark blue background may be changed Loss Testing The text in cells with a blank background may be changed 18 3 Protecting a worksheet design This is very handy for working on assorted jobs changing languages terminology and so on Windows offers two methods for creating a protected worksheet These are 1 Write Protecting a file or by 2 creation of a Template As these are standard Windows functions instruction are not given within this manual KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 57 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 18 4 Designing a Customised Report Sheet From years of experience in customer support it is recognised that a generic report sheet format can never satisfy different user needs A new report generating function is provided in KITS M that allows users to design their own report worksheet and automatically populate the test data to the custom designed report worksheet Customer Cable Manufacturer Site Part Number Installer B Crook Cable Identifier Test Equipment Cable length in metres m 125 Mandrel Type Size Test Date 10 07 2008 Type Model Reference Cord Manufac
79. round The three show hide menu items under Show Hide Details derermine which sheet sections to view and print e Show Hide Job Details toggles in between showing or hiding the Job Details Site Data section e Show Hide Cable Details toggles in between showing or hiding the cable parameters e Show Hide Formula Section toggles in between showing or hiding the pass fail formula parameters o To produce a standards compliant report all sections should be displayed prior to printing KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 46 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 14 METER READING WORKSHEET The meter reading work sheet provides basic meter functions and is usefull for confirming instrument connection and where a large display is required Meter Reading KJ NGFISHER Ray Disconnect Hold Continue Abs Ref Ret Loss gt a AUTOTEST DATA Wavelength nm 1310 1550 Power Reading dBm 0 33 0 50 Source Power dBm 0 00 0 00 Reference dBm 0 29 12 02 Local Meter Serial Number 11216 Remote Source Serial Number 22781 Figure 64 Meter Display Operations can be as follow most of these operations directly control the meter Step Meter Display Functions Connect Disconnect 1 To connect disconnect the meter click the Connect Dissconnect button Connect Hold Continue Abs Ref Normal Figure 65 Main function buttons When the in
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81. s an available USB port first and then search for an RS232 port The Change Meter Port menu item is useful if multiple KITS applications are running in the same computer e g in a laboratory situation In this situation the user may need to specify the COM port manually for a particular instance of KITS B 4 USB KI7000 series KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 64 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL The KI7000 series USB instruments use a HID interface that is built into Windows B 5 USB KI2000 series Beginning with a KITS 4 14 build the KI2000 device driver is installed along with the KITS software The default KI2000 device driver location is c ProgramData Kingfisher KI2000 Driver installer X86 for 32 bit and x64 for 64 bit machines If manual installation is required you can run the exe x86 or x64 program located this folder KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 65 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX C USE OF INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER STANDARDS KITS 4 10 introduced the option of Standards based testing When selected KITS automatically configures the workbook with a set of defined parameters for Pass Fail assessment Four parameter based pass fail options are provided 1 International Standard 2 Other Standard 3 Custom Specification 4 Simple Limit M Standard Selection C Intemational Standard C Other Standard Custo
82. sconnect ij Danaa af Clear 43 Figure 77 KI7600 Meter Dump Download button All memory cells are downloaded to the worksheet Data downloaded from S N 11216 Date Time 130228 03 04 31 Figure 78 KI7600 Power Meter Dump Data downloaded from S N 23143 Date Time 130228 03 13 56 Figure 79 KI2600 Power Meter Dump Remote Remote Remote Remote Fiber Lambda Reading Ref ORL Reading Ref ORL S N 1 1550 nm 4 06 12 02 2 1550 nm 4 07 12 02 3 1550 nm 8 31 12 02 4 1550 nm 12 01 12 02 5 1550 nm 7 20 12 02 6 1550 nm 4 09 12 02 Remote Fiber Date Time Type ID Tag S N WL Power Ref Nom 1 1 01 12 12 03 Meter TAGAO11 0 1550 nm 4 11 7 78 0 00 21 01 12 12 03 Meter TAGAO12 0 1550 nm 7 99 7 78 0 00 3 1 01 12 12 03 Meter TAGAO013 0 1550 nm 6 39 7 78 0 00 4 1 01 12 12 03 Meter TAGAO14 0 1550 nm 17 17 7 78 0 00 51 01 12 12 03 Meter TAGAO15 0 1550 nm 4 12 7 78 0 00 3 To Clear the data select Clear Issue 2 August 2013 Page 54 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 17 EXTRACT MEMORY TO CSV KITS has an option to download data from an instrument memory directly into a text file This feature is idependant of Microsoft Office 1 Connect the instrument to the RS232 or USB port of the PC 2 Click Start gt Programs gt Kingfisher Kits gt Save Csv 3 In the Open box specify a filename and choose the location to save t
83. sesctosseadsssestasstoattecstssndesstonscecsasesdassdeatdedatessdesstenscedsesestenctes 10 T l BEFOREINSTALLATION eie A eie E 10 7 2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OFFICE 2003 ernir in a a eai Ee A a a aa Ee E A a ais 10 T 3 SETUP EXE aene P INO IE DEI iii tos 11 7 3 1 Where are the KITS files located eese eene entrent 12 7 3 2 Regional Configuration ipee dee e ee tke ope Eee andaban loaded 13 7 4 INSTALLING OFFICE MUI FOR RUNNING KITS IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE eese nennen nennen 14 8 KITS TOP LEVEL MENU LOCATIONN eee eee eere eere eee eee t ettet ettet ette stet eese eese eese e teen nn 15 9 STARTING KITS amp CONNECTING AN INSTRUMENT eee eee eee eere eerte noun 16 10 LIVE DATA WORKSHEET MEN QUS ee eeeeeeee eene enne eee e eee hehe shes esse sees esee eee sese e esee esee eese esee esee pesas 17 10 1 an ejgtjsu Mini T 17 10 1 1 Adding or removing a KITSTM Worksheet cessent nenne enne nennen 17 10 1 2 New Report 355 eae EE ira RAS E ERREUR IY sos RU ERE ERA D BEES ee eR ER RR aee EAE empta eie p EIS a 18 10 1 3 Change Meter Potts ut e A deep tre oerte e re Aeg cous reper dpt us 18 10 1 4 User Manudlz x edet ttm Nh MC etn LR eT 18 10 1 5 ADOUt KITSIM 1 eere de edt dededere ta ss 16 10 1 6 Kingfisher Web site rice eite deae aae Roe DiR e eR e ate E RR ind 18 10 2 CONNECT DISGONN
84. ss IL Results dB lesults E Direction A gt B Direction B gt A Average IL Direction og PassFail amp Time A B nm ILA gt B IL B gt A IL Margin Margin P F M TimeTag 1310 1550 1310 1550 1310 1550 1310 1550 Figure 42 Live Data worksheet pre configuration KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 33 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Configure all test parameters First enter the pass fail setup parameters e Press Setup e Press Pass Fail Setup e Enter test parameters o Standard selection should be selected first Cable parameters Cable details Fibre count O O O O Fibre identification number One a standard is selected the following restrictions apply e Specifications that are set by the standard are greyed as they are not user changeable e KITS will not allow a referencing method or length parameter at variance to the standard Cable and Pass Fail Details ane paneles p Pass Fail Parameters Standard Selection Fiber Type o2 Intemational Standard Spice Loss dB per Spice 3 OS Ee Other Standard Connector 1 2 Loss 48 per Connector 05 ui Mix a na Connector Other Loss dB per Connector 075 Reference Method 1 Cod C Simple Limit E Other Device Loss dB per Device al Cable Details e COM C IEC 11801 714763 3 0S2SMF Link y Uncertainty Allowance dB
85. strument is Connected CONNECTED will show on the display Refer Figure 64 above Display Hold 2 To stop resume the display update click the Hold Continue button When in Hold mode HOLD will show on the display Change wavelength A 3 To change the wavelength display click the 4 or J up down button e This feature not available when source is in Autotest mode e In Autotest mode the display shows live data Select Absolute Relative mode 4 To toggle absolute relative modes click the Abs Ref button Show ORL 5 To toggle Return Loss Normal click the Ret Loss Normal button Applicable to instruments that measure ORL KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 47 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Set or Define Reference 6 To set the Reference click Set Ref e This feature not available in Autotest mode e This is a per wavelength setting Set Ref Define Ref REF Figure 66 Set Reference Set a user specified Reference 7 Enter the user specified reference the textbox Ref and then click Define Ref e This feature not available when source is in Autotest mode e This is a per wavelength setting Disconnect Hold Continue Abs Ref Figure 67 User specified Reference Wes The Reference value can also be Set or Defined via the Live Data worksheet
86. testing cells that are configured to accept test data have a yellow background colour Cells in which data is not required have no background colour KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 36 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 12 LIVE DATA TEST DATA ENTRY Test data can be input into the Live Data sheet in 3 ways 1 Manual Data entry 2 By clicking on a cell whilst a meter is connected 3 Memory download 12 1 1 Manual Data Entry local referencing one way test The example below assumes e Local Referencing e Test direction configuration Test A gt B 1 The test configuration drawing shows the current configuration including Meter location Applied Standard 6 fibers OS2 Meter Length Local Reference Prop Delay Figure 46 Test configuration 2 If required configure the reference type in KITS so that test data will be correctly inserted To Change e Select Setup gt Test Setup e Select Local Reference e Click On OK To Confirm r 2 Reference Local Insert ref C Remote E Figure 47 KITS configured for Local Reference KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 37 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL If required configure the test direction in KITS In this example we are testing A gt B To change e Select Setup gt Test Setup e Select Test Direct
87. tor loss other dB 030 CL Connector loss other dB 0 30 Pass Min Fibre ID JDL Device insertion loss dB 0 00 DL Device insertion loss dB 0 00 pa en uA Uncertainty allowance dB 0 30 UA Unceriainty allowance dB 0 30 e Pass Fail Link Loss dB 27 35 Pass Fail Link Loss dB 16 85 Pass Fail ORL Loss dB 50 00 pass Fail ORL Loss dB 50 00 Minimum Average Loss dB 2474 Minimum Average Loss dB 1298 Maximum Average Loss dB 26 13 Maximum Average Loss dB 23 59 RefleveldBm 2nd value d amp m Link loss dB ORL loss dB Rerleveld8m 2nd value dBm Link loss dB ORL loss dB A B A B A B AtoB BtoA Average B A B A 5 AtoB BtoA Average A 5 B81 725 000 050 2530 2640 26 40 25 60 26 13 0 00 050 2325 2345 23 45 2375 2359 882 126 000 050 2526 24 50 2450 2576 2514 000 050 1321 1220 1220 t371 1298 PASS 1 59 883 127 000 050 2525 24 56 2456 2575 2516 000 050 13 14 1341 13 41 13 64 1352 PASS 1 60 B4 126 000 050 2496 2395 2395 2548 2474 000 050 104 1265 1265 1354 1309 PASS 1 87 Figure 52 Traditional KITS report layout The user can select to display 1 or 2 wavelengths on this sheet Click on the yellow 1 or 2 wavelength cells to specify the wavelength s displayed KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 39 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT KINGF
88. turer Zeroing Method Channel Link Components One Patch Cord Three Patch Cord Ld Additional Mated Connectors 5 Core 50nm X Reference Cord Used Y Number of Splices 2 Size 62 5nm Light Budget Channel Testing Officer Fibre Channel Link Unknown Permanent Link Propagation Delay ns 625ns OM1 OS1 OF300 Channel Light Budget Component Link OM2 OF500 Channel 5 19 IEC 14763 3 OF 2000 OMS x OF2000 Channel pt Standard MM Channel j 4 94 Test Results Result Reserved for Test Verification Art y 0 00 Figure 82 Customised Report layout Wavelength 1300 nm Reserved for Test Verification Designing a Cutomised report sheet 1 It is suggested that the design of the new report sheet be performed or obtained before starting Alternatively you can design the layout of the sheet as you work 2 Create a new or open a saved KIT Data sheet SIM workbook set up all parameters for the Live 3 From the Kingfisher menu bar click New Report A New Report Sheet form will pop up Kingfisher E Connect Show Loss Testing Live Data Meter Reading Data Logging Meter Dump C NewRepot Figure 83 Create New Report 4 Enter in a sheet name KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 58 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Choose data layout option A or B e Ais the layout
89. u may need to refer to it later If you have an existing worksheet to use as a template you can copy part or the whole sheet and paste it into the new report worksheet Alternatively you can design the layout of the sheet as you work KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 59 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL Step Designing a Cutomised report sheet In KITS click the Excel menu item Data XML XML Source Office 2003 or Developer XML Source Office 2007 to open the XML Source pane XML Source EX XML maps in this workbook KITS_Map1 KITS E e Project Data a Job No a Project a Date a Subject a Stage a Report Mo a Section a Duct a Chann Link 3 Circuit ID Cable Figure 86 XML source pane A dropdown list on the top of the pane shows the XML maps in the workbook e KITS_Map is used by the Live Data sheet e The new report sheet has an XML map named KITS Mapl Any subsequent report sheets willbe named with the suffix 2 3 etc Note You must use the correct XML map otherwise the data cannot be populated correctly The KITS_Map and subsequent XML maps are divided into 13 sections being Project Data A Terminal B Terminal Cable Details Pass Formulal Pass Formula2 Pass Formula3 Pass Formula4 Stat Analysis Test Data Test Data2 Test Data3 and Test Data4 You can drag and drop an XML element to
90. uage installations of Microsoft Office require a relevant language Microsoft Office MUI Multilingual User Interface to run in another language e Non English language installations of Microsoft Office require an English language Microsoft Office MUI Compact install This alternative KITSTM CSV one button memory download can be installed on Windows computers without MS Office also installs with the full version e Microsoft Windows 8 7 Vista XP with dotnet 3 5 6 2 Instrument KI2000 meter or loss test set LTS Firmware V0 05 and above Older versions will not work The firmware version is displayed on the instrument LCD during turn on Firmware is field upgradeable Details on how to upgrade the Firmware are on our web site KI 7000 or loss test set LTS Firmware version 5 00 or later Earlier firmware versions may provide reduced functionality The firmware version is displayed on the instrument LCD during turn on Firmware upgrades must be performed at a service centre KITS 4 14 130805 doc Issue 2 August 2013 Page 9 of 73 DRAFT Copyright DRAFT 7 1 7 2 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To install KITS the user must log into the computer using a profile with local administrator rights The latest release of KITS is available for download on our web site http www kingfisherfiber com Before Installation If updating from a previous version you may like to back up existing
91. wavelengths to download Start Memory 2 1310nm v Select mem 2 i A1 Memory Type A2 Single 1550 nm V Select A3 C Select Total Memory Count 3 A4 C Select To Spreadsheet No of Fibers Start at Fiber No End 6 E Cx Figure 33 Memory Download example Click OK to begin Memory Download A KITS please wait dialogue box will open during download closing automatically when download complete I j Local Keterence Prop Lelay Test Re lol Insertion Loss IL Results Re Direction B gt A MEREN EIE Pass Fail amp PIEM T ORL Margin Direction A gt B 0 44 PASS Figure 34 Memory Download in progress KITS 4 14 130805 doc DRAFT Copyright DRAFT Issue 2 August 2013 Page 29 of 73 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL 10 4 3 Save Load Merge csv File Test data can be Saved Loaded And Merged in CSV format The default file name is of form Report YYYYMMDD e g Report 20130502 Operation of the CSV Commands is the same as that for RLG files Refer to the RLG procedure in Section 10 4 1 for more detailed information Save File 1 Select Test Data gt Save Test Data as csv File Test Data Clear 5 Save as KITS Log File rlg format Load rlg File to Current Workbook Merge rlg File with Current Workbook Ed Memory Download Load csv File to Current Workboo

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