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1. 7010B Series Automated Variable Optical Attenuator OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY GFISHER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO IEC 17050 2004 INTERNATIONAL Manufacturer s Name Kingfisher International Pty Ltd Manufacturer s Address 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia hereby declares that the products listed below Product Name Automated Variable Optical Attenuator Model Number KI 7000 Series Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product s comply with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly e Directive 2002 95 EC on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and conform to the following standards and specifications MIL PRF 28800F 1996 Performance specification Test equipment for use with electrical and electronic equipment general specification IEC 60529 2001 EN 60529 1993 A1 2003 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EMC Limit IEC 61326 2002 EN 61326 1 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 IEC CISPR 11 2004 EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 Limits applicable to Group 1 Class B equipment IEC CISPR 16 1 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment2. 8ch ABS REL flag byte 5bh checksum Set ABS REL in step mode abs rel 94h ABS REL flag byte 5bh checksum Select Relative Value commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note KI 7010B UM 5 Read REL set value read relative value display 43h 5bh checksum sends Return REL value block Set positive REL value 8eh REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Current REL attenuation must be remembered as relative reference by the software REL attenuation relative reference last current attenuation Set negative REL value 9ch REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Current REL attenuation must be remembered as relative reference by the software Set REL attenuation rel 8fh 43h 5bh checksum Current relative reference is set to zero APPENDIX CONTROL COMMANDS Description Bytes Note Set REL value in step mode rel 95h 43h 5bh checksum Current relative reference is set to zero Select Relative Attenuation commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes KI 7010B UM 5 Read REL attenuation read relative attenuation display 91h 43h 5bn checksum Sends Return REL attenuation block Set positive REL attenuation 90h REL att
3. Hz Test Facility Customer Performed by Report No Special Notes KI 7010B UM 5 Table 2 General Test Record for KI7010B Series PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Description Model No Trace No Calibration due date Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator 10 patch leads Connector adaptors KI 7010B UM 5 Table 3 Equipment Record for KI7010B Series Performance Verification Test PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Model Report No Date Linearity Accuracy Test Wavelength Setting Attenuator Setting dB Minimum Specification dBm Power Meter Maximum Specification dBm 0 3dB of Reference Measurement results dBm 0 3dB of Reference 1 2 00 2 30 1 70 2 5 00 5 30 4 70 3 10 00 10 30 9 70 4 20 00 20 30 19 70 5 30 00 30 30 29 70 6 40 00 40 30 39 70 7 50 00 50 30 49 70 8 60 00 60 30 59 70 Measurement Uncertainty 1 dB KI 7010B UM 5 Table 4 Linearity Accuracy Test Record for KI7010B Series QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7010B SERIES AUTOMATED VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR KI 7010B UM 5 To install a connector adaptor align the locating slot on the side of the adaptor with that on
4. 200 to 600 hours depending on motor activity Alternatively instrument can be used with optional external power supply OPT103B Y GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY The following safety signs and symbols specify general safety precautions which must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Kingfisher International assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Before operation review the instrument and user manual for safety instructions You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated safety conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met KI 7010B UM 5 Safety Symbols A The apparatus wil
5. IEC CISPR 16 2 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment IEC 61000 3 2 2005 EN 61000 3 2 2006 IEN 61000 3 3 2002 EN 61000 3 3 1995 IEC 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 61000 4 3 2002 EN 61000 4 3 2002 3V m 80 1000MHz IEC 61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 4 2004 1kV signal lines 2kV power lines IEC 61000 4 5 2005 EN 61000 4 5 2006 1kV line line 2kV line ground IEC 61000 4 6 2004 EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 3V 0 15 80 MHz IEC 61000 4 11 2004 EN 61000 4 11 2004 0 5 cycle 100 each polarity ICES 001 2006 Canada CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B USA FCC registration number 90891 Supplemental Information The product was tested in a typical configuration with Kingfisher International test systems 2007 September 17 Bruce Robertson Be Date Name Technical Director Title For further information please contact your local Kingfisher International sales office agent or distributor Revision E Issue Date 2007 September 17 OPERATION MANUAL KI7010B SERIES AUTOMATED VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR Congratulations on your purchase of this instrument which has been engineered to provide the best possible reliability convenience and performance To get the best use from your equipment and ensure its safe operation please spend a few minutes to read this manual div Made in Australia International Patents Granted Copyright Kingfisher International Pty
6. controller computer and the attenuator The commands sent to the attenuator are transferred as a block of bytes in binary form with an inverted checksum byte and on completion of the command the attenuator responds with the checksum byte with the following structure Command byte Data byte 1 Data byte 2 Checksum byte Checksum byte the complement of Command byte Data byte 1 data byte 2 The return commands sent by the attenuator to controller are transferred as a block of bytes in binary form with an inverted checksum byte as follows Data Byte 0 Data Byte 1 Data Byte 2 Checksum Byte Checksum byte the complement of Data byte 0 Data byte 1 data byte 2 The approximate equivalent key press or user activity is shown in brackets KI 7010B UM 5 34 APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS The command data format is Wavelength Program Wavelength 1 bytes 0 wavelength 1 1 wavelength 2 2 wavelength 3 wavelength 4 Attenuation REL attenuation REL value Program start Value Program Finish Value 2 value 37 75 dB 37 75 0 05 755 decimal so high byte 02 hex low byte hex Step Size Program step size step 3 dB 3 00 0 05 60 decimal step 3C hex 1 ABSREL flag 1 0 absolute 1 relative RELisMinus 1 REL attenuation is ve if 1 ve if 0 Program No 1 Prog 3 3 decimal Program Step Period 1 Step period 2 sec program period 1 Commands sent by the controller to the atten
7. corresponding test equipment Use Tables 1 3 to record test details The SMF MMF test lead fiber type and PC APC connector polish must be matched to the instrument type Ensure that all optical connections are dry and clean DO NOT USE INDEX MATCHING OIL For cleaning please refer to the cleaning instructions given in the section Optical Connector Check that all patch leads are fixed to the table to avoid movements during measurements Make sure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 21 3 C Relative humidity 45 to 75 M PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Attenuator Linearity Accuracy Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1 EN Light Source Power Meter Figure 1 Test set up for KI 7010B Series Attenuator Linearity Accuracy Test 2 Switch on the instruments 3 On Light source enable the source Set Light source and Power meter to 1310 nm 4 Zero the meter by pressing Abs Rel and then holding Set Ref for 3 seconds KI 7010B UM 5 5 Connect the Light source and Power meter to the Attenuator as shown in Figure 2 Set the Attenuator to 1310 nm Power Meter Attenuator Light Source Figure 2 Test set up for KI7010B Series Attenuator Linearity Accuracy Test 6 Set the Attenuator to 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 60dB settings1 8 Note the displayed power levels in the test record Table 4 T Repeat the Attenuator Linearity Accuracy T
8. without opening the instrument The test procedures described in this section are for performance verification of a KI7011B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator Due to large number of possible instrument configurations it is not possible to give detailed test procedures for all options in this manual so some parameters may need adjusting to the appropriate specifications Required Equipment this is the required equipment for the performance test listed Any equipment that satisfies the critical specifications of the instruments given in the table may be substituted for the recommended models Test Record results of the performance test may be tabulated on a photocopy of the Test Record provided at the end of the test procedure It is recommended that you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test Test Failure if the instrument fails any performance test return it to the nearest Sales Service office for repair Instrument Specification specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument that are certified and are the limits against which the equipment under test can be tested KI 7010B UM 5 Any changes in the specifications due to manufacturing changes design or traceability to NATA will be covered in a user manual change supplement or revised manual Such specifications supersede any that were previously published General Instructions Perform each step in the order given using the
9. 0 5 dB up to 20 dB X dependence over 1490 1610 nm DWDM SICIL band lt 0 2 dB up to 15 dB lt 10 3 dB up to 20 dB Thermal stability over 0 02 dB 0 02 dB temperature Note 1 At calibration wavelength Note 2 Accuracy achieved in use wi I depend on connector performance Note 3 Using APC connectors or limited by connector performance which is typically 45 dB for singlemode PC or 28 dB for multimode PC connectors Y ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering Information Automated Variable Optical Attenuator 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm singlemode PC KI 7013B 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm singlemode KI 7013B APC 1310 1550 1625 nm singlemode PC KI 7012B 1310 1550 1625 nm singlemode APC 7012B APC 850 1300 nm multimode 50 um KI 7020B 850 1300 nm Multimode 62 5 um KI 7021B Standard Accessories ST SC FC connector adaptors PC software and RS232 cable User Manual Quick Reference Guide C cell batteries AA to C size battery converter NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificate carry strap soft carry pouch amp protective holster Optical Connectors KI7010B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator has interchangeable optical connectors The ferrule type is fixed and customer specified as either PC or APC Green is associated with APC connectors This instrument is supplied with metal free interchangeable connector adaptors to avoid critical contamination of connectors used in high po
10. 2 MEMORY RATE RS23 E E 9 j a RS 232 990 ULE Kb SEC 0 5 Program JABS XREL SET STEP LIsTOPGO RESTART MENU DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY Information in this manual is given in good faith for the benefit of the user It cannot be used as the basis for claims against Kingfisher International or its representatives if accidental damage or inconvenience results from use or attempted repair of the equipment Kingfisher International products are guaranteed against defective components and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of delivery unless specifically stated in the original purchase contract or agreement This warranty excludes optical connectors or incorrect use Opening the instrument will invalidate the warranty Liability is limited solely to repair of the equipment KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kingfisher com au Website _http Avww kingfisher com au Technical data is subject to change without notice as part of our program of continuous improvement Therefore please verify critical parameters before ordering Australian and international patents granted KI 7010B UM 5 NOTES KI 7010B UM 5 NOTES KI 7010B UM 5 NOTES KI 7010B UM 5 APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS There are around 50 commands for communicating between a
11. 70 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 WAVELENGTH nm KI 7010B UM 5 SPECIFICATIONS Size Weight Operating Storage Power Hidden keypad Case RS232 Calibration Display Resolution KI 7010B UM 5 190 x 130 x 70 mm 7 9 x 5 4 x 2 9 700 gm 1 5 Ib Shipping 2 Kg 4 4 Ib 10 to 55 C 25 to 70 C 2 alkaline NiMH C cells or 2x AA cells with AA to C size battery converter 7 6 Alhr External 9V DC with 2 5 mm ve pin Selectable auto off low battery indicator back lit display Battery life 200 600 hrs For setting advanced functions Polycarbonate 1 meter drop tested 3 5 mm jack connector default baud rate 9 6Kb sec Performed without opening the instrument Recommended calibration cycle 3 years 4 digit high contrast LCD 0 05 dB Singlemode Multimode Fiber Type 9 5 125 um 50 or 62 5 Range 2 60 00 dB 3 00 60 00 dB Resolution 0 05 dB 0 05 dB Linearity Repeatability 0 03 dB 0 10 dB Absolute Uncertainty 0 30 dB 0 30 dB Power Capability 30 dBm 30 dBm Optical Retum Loss ORL 60 dB 60 dB Polarisation Dependent Loss PDL lt 0 1 dB lt 0 1 dB Polarisation Mode Dispersion PMD Spe na Operating range 1200 to 1650 nm 700 to 1400 nm CES 1310 1490 1550 Calibration 4310 1550 1625 850 1300 nm dependence 1300 1625 nm 850 1300 nm lt 0 25 dB up to 15 dB lt 40 5 dB up to 20 dB lt 1
12. 7010 7010Software is used to provide external control of the Kingfisher KI7010B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator As installed it provides many useful functions Since it is written in C using Labwindows it is also easy for a programmer to modify e Remote sequencing and control from a PC e Ideal for automation of measurement sequences e Supports three sequences with varying times increments e Auto discovery of attached instrument e Progress indicator System Requirements Windows 9X or higher tested on WinXP with RS232 port An RS232 USB adaptor is available CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Follow the instructions in this manual on optical connector care During prolonged storage remove batteries to eliminate the possibility of acid leakage Use only high quality sealed alkaline or NiMH batteries During storage and transport keep the instrument in its carry case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture KI 7010B UM 5 The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture however it is not waterproof If moisture does get into the instrument dry it out carefully before using it again Where possible keep instrument away from direct sunlight Clean the instrument case using soft damp cloth Do not use alcohol or any solvents otherwise paint will be damaged The instrument housing is made of tough polycarbonate material with impact absorbing rubberised corner features and is therefore drop resis
13. Ltd 5th Edition September 2007 KI 7010B UM 5 CONTENTS Service and Support Introduction and Applications General Safety Summary Battery and External Power Operation Optical Connector Getting Started and Turning On Simple Operation Manual and Step Modes Absolute Relative Display Mode Program Mode PC Interface and External Software PLEASE REFER TO THE CONTROL PANEL PICTURE IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL KI 7010B UM 5 Care of your Instrument Accuracy Considerations Definition of Terms Specifications Ordering Information Maintenance Performance Verification Test Quick Reference Guide Disclaimer amp Warranty User Notes Appendix Remote Control Commands Xx 7010 SERIES AUTOMATED VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR IGFISHER KI 7010B UM 5 x SERVICE AND SUPPORT Applications Support Please visit www kingfisher com au to see our comprehensive Application Notes written to support instrument users Look at www kingfisher com au to find distributor details from the Contact Us section Our local agents are able to offer excellent applications advice in your language and time zone Please visit our website on www kingfisher com au for a current list of regional service centres Otherwise if you are having difficulties please feel free to contact sales kingfisher com au for applications support Instrument Service Qualified personnel must perf
14. OL COMMANDS Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Description Bytes KI 7010B UM 5 Return step period of specified program read program step period Tdh step period 5bh checksum Return start value of specified program read start value display Tfh start value high byte start value low byte checksum Return finish value of specified program read finish value display 81h finish value high byte finish value low byte checksum Return wavelength read wavelength display 87h wavelength 5bh checksum Return current attenuation read attenuation display 8ah attenuation high byte attenuation low byte checksum Return REL value read relative value display 8dh REL value high byte rel VALUE low byte checksum REL value is the reference value when relative attenuation is set Return REL attenuation read relative attenuation display RELisMinus REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Return step size read step size display 92h attenuation step 5bh checksum
15. PTICAL CONNECTOR To access the optical connectors grasp the top corners of the instrument and pull off the covers The optical port is mounted on a swivel which allows the connector to be angled outwards for accessibility and then pushed back and covered with the snap cover to provide dirt and drop protection The attenuator is either PC or APC connector specific This is determined when ordering the instrument Different styles of standard and optional connector adaptors can be easily fitted by the user Please see the following page for instructions on connector adaptor installation and removal The supplied standard connector adaptors have ceramic sleeves and do not cause metal dust contamination CAUTION Do not use damaged or incompatible connectors When not in use keep the test ports and connectors covered To minimize connectors wear instrument can be stored without removing the test leads Never touch connector tips with your fingers since body oils and dirt can impair connector performance KI 7010B UM 5 CAUTION Use of bare fiber adaptors is not recommended or permanent connector damage will occur How to clean the optical connectors WARNING Disable source when cleaning optical interface Remove batteries before using a microscope to inspect instrument connectors Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating using approved materials CAUTION Never use abrasive cleaners or perman
16. can affect some fibre types most fibres strip off cladding modes Measurements on multimode fibre may be unrepeatable and inaccurate unless a mode filler is used to obtain an equilibrium modal distribution You may find that your power meter linearity disagrees with the attenuator at low power levels Many power meters have poor linearity at low power levels If in any doubt introduce a step attenuator into the system for example 20 dB a bad connection will suffice and repeat similar power meter readings using a different region of the attenuator For example if during testing the power meter disagrees with the attenuator where the meter reads below 40 dBm and the attenuator was between 35 and 50 dB to achieve these readings try introducing an additional 20 dB loss somewhere else Now repeat the measurement with the power meter still reading below 40 dBm but to achieve this the attenuator is reading between 15 and 30 dB If the same non linearity is evident then it is the power meter that is non linear Y DEFINITIONS OF TERMS Power capability the input power not to be exceeded to avoid Wavelength dependence variations in set attenuation due to destroying the instrument instrument spectral response Linearity Repeatability limits on the repeatability of the attenuator setting 20 ATTENUATION dB 0 Attenuation Low wavelength dependence _ 1310 1330 1350 13
17. en from the attenuator vane The entire servo system has been designed to be very robust and with plenty of spare torque to overcome sticky oil and other start up problems Remaining problem that the user might be able to service is mechanical parts coming loose KI 7010B UM 5 Opening the Instrument Use static protected procedures Remove the batteries and leave the battery cover open Pull open the optical connector covers M Place the instrument face down on a soft mat and undo the 6 screws in the rear housing The instrument can now be gently pulled apart The instrument will come into two halves joined by a ribbon cable The optical section is located in the bottom half with the microprocessor supply calibration constants and controls in the top half Hinged display cover removal can be done at this point The ribbon cable can be disengaged to completely separate the instrument halves Further disassembly from this stage should be easily apparent to a technician General electrical parameters are as follows Vss to Vcc 3 3 V Battery power down current about 0 3 mA active current about 11 mA motor current is very difficult to measure but is typically about 150 mA Do not attempt to dismantle the optical module as it contains extremely precisely aligned optical components Re assembly is the reverse of the above procedure Y PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST All tests can be performed
18. ent connectors damage may occur To clean the interface without removing the adaptor use stick style connector cleaner This cleans both the adaptor and end face in one operation Alternatively first remove the interchangeable adaptor to access the glass interface Then blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air If this is not sufficient then clean the interface by rubbing a microfiber lint free lens cleaning cloth over the surface using small circular movements GETTING STARTED AND TURNING ON Pull off instrument connector covers To install a connector adaptor align the locating slot on the side of the through adaptor with that on the instrument connector and press it on To remove an adaptor press the release button on the back of the instrument and then pull off the adaptor It is easier to pull off the adaptor with a test lead in place since this gives better grip On older models without the release buttons move the connector port to its mid way point then pull off the adaptor Install the batteries or plug in external power into the socket at the top of the instrument To switch on the instrument for permanent operation press and hold down Power for 3 seconds until PERM is displayed Display will briefly show all segments and then firmware version Pressing Power again will turn the instrument off KI 7010B UM 5 Should the instrument fail to turn on it is possible that the microprocess
19. enuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Set negative REL attenuation 9eh REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Set positive REL attenuation in step mode 96h REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum Set negative REL attenuation in step mode 9dh REL attenuation high byte REL attenuation low byte checksum APPENDIX CONTROL COMMANDS Select Step size commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Read current attenuation step read step size display 92h 43h 5bh checksum Sends Return attenuation step block Select step size 97h step byte 5bh checksum Use before command Set step size Set step size set 98h 43h 5bh checksum Use after command Select step size Running user program commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note KI 7010B UM 5 Read current program number amp wavelength read displayed program no 71h 43h 5bh checksum Sends the Return program no and wavelength block Select program 72h program no 5bh checksum Use before command Set program no Set program no set T3h 43h 5bh checksum Use after command Select program no APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Description Bytes Description Bytes Description Bytes D
20. escription Bytes Run program go 75h attenuation high byte attenuation low byte checksum Stop program stop 76h 43h 5bh checksum Continue program go 77h 43h 5bh checksum Re start program restart 78h 43h 5bh checksum Set up user program commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes KI 7010B UM 5 Read program parameters of specified program no direct equivalent action 74h program no 5bh checksum Sends Return program parameters of specified program block Read wavelength of specified program read wavelength display 79h program no 5bh checksum Sends Return program wavelength block Set wavelength of specified program Tah program wavelength 5bh checksum APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Description Read step size of specified program read step size display Bytes Tbh program no 5bh checksum Note Sends Return step size of specified program block Description Set step size of specified program Bytes Tch program step size 5bh checksum Description Read step period of specified program read period display Bytes Tdh program no 5bh checksum Note Sends Return program step period block Description Set step period of specified program Bytes Teh program step period 5bh checksum Description Read start value of specified program read start display B
21. est at 1490nm and 1550 nm PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Alternative Method for Linearity Accuracy Test using Loss Test Set 1 Switch on Loss Test Set 2 Connect Light source to Power meter then enable the source Set the source to 1310 nm 3 Zero the meter by pressing Abs Rel and then holding Set Ref for 3 seconds 4 Connect the Attenuator and Loss Test Set as shown in Figure 3 Set the Attenuator to 1310 nm Attenuator Loss Test Set 5 Set the Attenuator to 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 60dB settings1 8 Note the displayed power levels in the test record Table 4 6 Repeat the Attenuator Linearity Accuracy Test at 1490nm and 1550 nm Figure 3 Test set up for KI7010B Series Attenuator Linearity Accuracy Test alternative method KI 7010B UM 5 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Instrument Accessories Recommended Model Required Characteristics Alternative Model Optical Light Source 7402 KI734X 7800 7300 Optical Power Meter 7600 KI734X 6000 7700 KI7600 Optical Attenuator KI7011B KI7010A SMF patch leads Connector adaptors KI 7010B UM 5 Table 1 Required Equipment for KI7010B Series Performance Verification Test PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TEST Model Date Serial No Ambient Temperature C Options Relative Humidity Firmware Revision Line Frequency
22. he previously used step size To view the current step size press SET STEP button To change the step size press the SET STEP button then use button to display the required step size and press SET to store The unit will now operate in step mode using the new step value To exit this mode press MENU ABSOLUTE RELATIVE DISPLAY MODE Absolute Relative display mode is a useful feature to allow user switching between these two modes depending on which value is required Absolute attenuation value is displayed in dB In relative mode REL dB shows on the top right side of the display Sometimes it is convenient to display attenuation relative to a reference value eg The display is zeroed at a particular point and subsequent readings are relative to this display is set to an arbitrary value For example it can be set to display the absolute optical power coming out of the attenuator when a particular light source is attached or to read total link loss including the attenuator loss Note that negative attenuation values can also be displayed in this mode KI 7010B UM 5 To enter Absolute Relative display mode set the attenuation level as required and press ABS REL To zero the display press the REL button Press SET STEP to adjust attenuation step then button to increase or decrease attenuation To set the display to an arbitrary value adjust the attenuation with the b
23. l be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the apparatus against damage Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage If there is damage to the container or cushioning keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment for completeness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically If the contents are incomplete mechanical damage or defect is apparent or if an instrument does not pass the operator s checks notify the nearest Sales Service Office Do not perform electrical tests when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure covers panels and so on To check instrument performance please refer to Performance Verification Tests section of this manual WARNING You must return instruments with malfunctions to a Service Centre for repair and calibration Y GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Operating Environment The KI7010B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator can be operated at temperatures between 15 and 55 and at relative humidity of less than 95 Storage amp Shipment The KI7010B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator can be stored and shipped at temperatures between 25 and 70 and at relative humidity of less than 95 Protect the unit from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it KI 7010B UM 5 Safety This instrument contai
24. n will be inaccurate Once the wavelength has been fixed the attenuation level can be also set as required with the button To return to wavelength selection press MENU The instrument sets the requested attenuation level with an internal motor drive While the motor is in operation a BUSY indicator will show on the LCD The attenuation can be set outside the calibrated range in which case HI or LO will be displayed Note that some instrument functions are locked out when HI or LO are displayed If the operating wavelengths of the source meter and calibration wavelength of attenuator are correctly set the meter and attenuator should display similar readings with discrepancies caused mainly by KI 7010B UM 5 connector uncertainty Note that any source drift will also cause extra reading variations The attenuator reading displays the complete instrument loss including the average optical connector loss The user can define attenuation step size in increments of 0 05 dB from 0 05 dB to 10 dB This is very useful feature when performing linearity tests or simply to speed up operation if the default step size of 0 1 dB is not convenient For example when testing optical power meter linearity the step size might be set to 10 dB To operate in the step mode simply press POWER A SET and then STEP button Pressing the button will now increment attenuation according to t
25. ns no hazardous optical or electrical items When using this equipment optical safety precautions should be observed Line Power Requirements The KI7010B Automated Variable Optical Attenuator operates at line power when applied to the optional external power supply OPT103B BATTERY AND EXTERNAL POWER OPERATION Battery Operation The instrument is powered by two 1 5V alkaline C size batteries equivalent to 300 hours continuous operation About 30 capacity is obtained when using two 1 5V alkaline AA batteries and supplied adaptors or 50 capacity when using two 1 2V rechargeable NiMH C size batteries When the batteries are low this will be indicated on the display with a battery symbol At this stage there is approximately enough energy for another 30 minutes of use To save energy the instrument automatically turns off after 10 minutes without operation To change the batteries open the cover of the battery compartment at the base of the instrument remove the batteries and insert new ones KI 7010B UM 5 CAUTION Do not use lithium batteries or other batteries with a nominal voltage greater than 1 8 V The instrument will be damaged Protect our environment Some batteries contain toxic heavy metals so please return them to a recycling centre for appropriate disposal External Power Operation The instrument can be powered by an external 9V DC input using a universal power pack OPT103B O
26. or needs re booting To do this remove the batteries or external power for at least 20 seconds then re insert to re boot the software The current attenuation and various user settings remain unchanged when the attenuator is switched off To backlight the display temporarily press light button 3 first button on the left top row To illuminate continuously press and hold down light button for 3 seconds Note that the hidden keypad is accessed by pulling up the hinged display cover To add the carry strap slip the end of the strap through the slit on the curved section at the back of the instrument and secure the buckle SIMPLE OPERATION MANUAL AND STEP MODES To achieve the simple level of operation connect Light source and Power meter with a patch lead and turn both instruments on After the stabilisation period set a reference so that the meter reads 0 00 dB and then connect the Attenuator between the source and meter Turn on the Attenuator For correct display of attenuation the calibration wavelength on Attenuator should be set to the appropriate window eg 850 1300nm for multimode or 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm for single mode corresponding to Light source operating wavelength The calibration wavelength is displayed on the top left of the LCD To select calibration wavelength press then button Press SET to set the required wavelength If the wavelength is selected incorrectly the displayed attenuatio
27. orm adjustment maintenance or repair of this product To obtain service please contact your local Kingfisher International distributor or our office in Australia Tel 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 Email sales kingfisher com au KI 7010B UM 5 If returning equipment to Kingfisher International for service or calibration please download and complete the Return Material Authorization Form located on the Support page on our web site To avoid delays and minimise disruption for our customers Kingfisher International offers a fixed price repair service For the staff at our fully equipped service and calibration centre it is their pleasure to keep your equipment performing at its very best INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS The KI7010B Series Automated Variable Optical Attenuator provides optimum performance for testing fiber optic transmission systems sub systems and components by creating accurate variable optical losses Compact and simple to operate this is the ideal equipment for field or laboratory use by installers technicians and engineers Typical applications Measurements where traceability and full documentation is required Transmission equipment commissioning Precision linearity testing of sub systems and components Automated production and laboratory testing Quality assurance and acceptance testing The single mode version is calibrated at 1310 1490 1550 nm or 1310 1550 1625 nm ove
28. r the range of 2 60 00 dB and the multimode version at 850 amp 1300 nm over the range of 3 00 60 00 dB The instrument features exceptional wavelength flatness excellent PDL ORL and PMD performance making it ideal for use in CWDM DWDM systems Accuracy and linearity are obtained during manufacturing by calibrating every incremental 0 05 dB setting of the attenuator at KI 7010B UM 5 each wavelength Attenuation achieved by movement of a neutral density filter positioned in the optical path it remains unchanged when the instrument is turned off Optimal design of the optical path enables low back reflection A convenient menu driven interface guides the user through operational sequences with hidden keypad access of advanced functions Instrument features various display modes including actual relative and arbitrary attenuation Available operational modes include simple manual step multiple user settable program modes and remote control via PC Software for external control can be downloaded from our website The design of the instrument includes shock absorbing corners for drop protection and tough polycarbonate housing The latest materials and methods have been used to produce an elegant yet rugged instrument The interchangeable optical connectors are protected by a snap on cover and are easily disassembled for cleaning A wide variety of connector styles are available as an option The battery life varies from
29. tant ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS All Measurements Optical connectors should be kept clean and in good condition are limits on the repeatability of the attenuator setting This is typically 0 03 dB There may be inaccuracies due to the operational wavelength being slightly different to the calibration wavelength This error is normally small since the instrument has a flat spectral response The expected inaccuracy can be approximated as Actual attenuation 7 display reading 0 0002 x n x display reading where n 7 wavelength discrepancy in nm For example with the attenuator set at 1310 and 60 dB and with 1550 nm light the actual attenuation will be approximately 57 12 dB Polarisation changes create disturbances in both the optical system and measurement equipment To reduce this keep your system physically stable Keep patch leads neat coiled and stable Temperature effects are too small to characterise reliably and are unlikely to be an issue All Ge power meters are inherently non linear by about 0 04 dB Ge meters also have temperature dependent calibration drift at 1300 nm of typically 0 03dB per 10 C This will KI 7010B UM 5 noticeably degrade the accuracy of work done with such a meter Light source power may drift when you have finished a test go back to the start position to check if your meter reading is still within acceptable limits Cladding mode light transmission
30. the instrument connector and press it on To remove an adaptor press the release button on the back of the instrument and then pull off the adaptor It may be easier with a test lead in place To turn on the instrument for permanent operation press POWER for 3 seconds until Perm is displayed at the top of the LCD To select calibration wavelength press A SET To set attenuation level press Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol STEP MODE To operate in the step mode simply press the STEP button Pressing the button will now increment attenuation according to the previously set step size To view the current step size press SET STEP To adjust the step size press SET STEP SET The unit will now operate in step mode using the new step value ABSOLUTE RELATIVE DISPLAY MODE To enter Absolute Relative display mode set the attenuation level as required and press ABS REL To zero the display press REL To set the display to an arbitrary value adjust the attenuation with the button then press SET To exit this mode press ABS REL or MENU PROGRAM MODE To use a previously set up program press PROGRAM SET and GO To halt the program press STOP Press GO to continue Press RESTART to restart the program To exit this mode press STOP then MENU KI 7010B UM 5 STEP PERIOD START FINISH POWER CANCEL SET BAUD LOCAL REMOTE
31. uator Local remote instrument commands to enable disable instrument controls Description Start remote mode remote Bytes TOh 43h 5bh checksum Note Disables keypad Description End remote mode local Bytes 9bh 43h 5bh checksum Note Enables keypad KI 7010B UM 5 35 APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Manual mode operation commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Note Read wavelength in manual mode read wavelength display 87h 43h 5bh checksum Sends Retum wavelength block Select wavelength in manual mode 88h wavelength 5bh checksum Use before command Set wavelength in manual mode Set wavelength in manual mode set 89h 43h 5bh checksum Use after command Select wavelength in manual mode Set attenuation commands Description Bytes Note Description Bytes Read current attenuation read attenuation display 43h 5bh checksum sends Return current attenuation block Set attenuation 8bh attenuation high byte attenuation low byte checksum Set attenuation in Step mode commands Description Bytes KI 7010B UM 5 Set attenuation in step mode 93h attenuation high byte attenuation low byte checksum APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Set Absolute Relative commands Description Bytes Description Bytes Set ABS REL in set attenuation mode abs rel
32. utton then press SET Press SET STEP to adjust attenuation step then button to increase or decrease attenuation To exit this mode press the ABS REL button again or MENU PROGRAM MODE Program mode is a powerful productivity enhancing facility as it enables operator to use pre set routines The program mode is particularly useful when performing optical margin testing since a slow uniform increase of attenuation can be automatically achieved over a desired range 15 different user programs 1 to 9 and A to F can be set up and stored in non volatile memory To use a previously set up program the instrument on and press PROGRAM Select the desired program with the button press SET and then GO Press STOP to halt the program then press GO if you wish to continue Press RESTART to restart the program To exit program mode press STOP then MENU Setting up Programs Select the desired program location PROGRAM SET To set up programs access the hidden control panel by lifting up the hinged LCD cover KI 7010B UM 5 To set a parameter press a parameter button on hidden control panel then the button to select the desired value The selected value will be displayed To abort the changes press CANCEL MEMORY You can use the hidden control panel to set up the following parameters Parameter button Parameter A calibration
33. wavelength START start position FINISH stop position STEP attenuation step PERIOD attenuation step period When the required parameters have been adjusted press SET MEMORY to save changes NOTE Programs 1 5 6 7 were pre loaded in the factory These can be changed by the user RS232 INTERFACE AND EXTERNAL SOFTWARE The KI7010B can be remotely accessed and controlled from an external PC via RS232 interface When instrument is controlled from PC RS232 symbol will be displayed and auto power off will be defeated The connection details of the instrument and connecting cables are as follows Some out of spec serial ports need a 10K resistor in the D connector across wires 1 amp 2 Wire 1 Screen Wire 2 Wire 3 uk Jack Gnd Ring Tx Tip Rx u 9 Pin D connectorfor 5 Gnd Pin 2 Rx Pin 3 Tx RS232 Baud Rate The baud rate can be set to 0 3 0 6 1 2 2 4 4 8 9 6 19 2 38 4 and 56 0 Kb sec The default baud rate is 9 6 Kb sec To set the baud rate on the hidden keypad press BAUD RATE then to set the rate followed by SET MEMORY At turn on the default is restored Local Remote modes The hidden keypad enables the user to lock out the front panel controls by pressing LOCAL or REMOTE KI 7010B UM 5 Kingfisher Attenuator Remote Control software Remote control software available from our website at www kingfisher com au products ki
34. wer applications Please order any number of additional connector adaptors KI 7010B UM 5 Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N D4 OPT055 LC F3000 OPT072 E2000 LSH OPT060 MU OPT080 E2000 LSH green OPT060G SMA905 906 OPT082 LSA DIN 47256 OPT071 Optional Accessories Description P N Power Pack 90 240V IEC OPT103B Carry case for two instruments OPT153 Large carry case OPT154 USB RS232 converter OPT188 Please enquire for warranty extension options and non standard specifications or visit our web site for other fibre optic test instruments MAINTENANCE This instrument contains static sensitive devices Anti static handling procedures should be observed at all times when handling internal circuits Please note there are no user adjustable internal components fuses or calibration features If using a soldering iron be certain never to touch it onto the optical fibers since damage to the plastic coating will cause subsequent fiber breakage Maintenance CAUTION Do not open unless the warranty has expired and you are authorised to do so Opening the unit will invalidate any warranty claim The optical attenuator module is sealed and not accessible A problem with the optical module will require return to Kingfisher International for repair The linear servo motor is geared through a sealed high reduction gearbox Position feedback is tak
35. ytes Tfh program no 5bh checksum Note Sends Return start value of specified program block Description Set start value of specified program Bytes 80h start value high byte start value low byte checksum Description Read finish value of specified program read finish display Bytes 81h program no 5bh checksum Note Sends Return finish value of specified program block KI 7010B UM 5 APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Description Set finish value of specified program Bytes 82h finish value high byte finish value low byte checksum Description Exit without saving cancel memory Bytes 85h 43h 5bh checksum Description Exit with saving set memory Bytes 86h 43h 5bh checksum Return commands sent by the attenuator to the controller Description Return program no amp wavelength read program number Bytes 71h program no program wavelength checksum Description Return program parameters of specified program Bytes 74h wavelength step size checksum Bytes Step period start value high byte start value low byte checksum Bytes finish value high byte finish value low byte baud rate checksum bye Description Return wavelength of specified program read wavelength Bytes 79h wavelength 5bh checksum Description Return step size of specified program read step size Bytes Tbh step size 5bh checksum KI 7010B UM 5 APPENDIX REMOTE CONTR
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