KI9000 User Manual
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1. Note 1 Minimum Maximum Specification is for the KI 9600 InGaAs For the KI 9600 Ge increase reduce by 0 2 dB For the KI 9600 H3B increase reduce by 0 1 dB Table 4 Accuracy Test Record for KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter KI 9000 UM 6 Y 39 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Output Power CW Test Wavelength Minimum Specification DUT Maximum Specification Measurement Results 1310 nm 1 00 dBm dBm 1550 nm 1 00 dBm dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB Short Term Stability Test optional 1310 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical 1550 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 5 Output Power Test and Short Term Stability Test Record for KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source KI 9000 UM 6 Y 40 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Central Wavelength amp Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional Wavelength Minimum Spec DUT Maximum Spec Measurement Results Centre wavelength 1310 nm 1290 nm nm 1330 nm 1550 nm 1530 nm nm 1570 nm Spectral Bandwidth FWHM 1310 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical 1550 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 6 Central wavelength and Test Record for KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source KI 9000 UM 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter e To rem2. Calibrated wavelengths nm 1550 Measurement of 1550nm Pass band Isolation of 1490nm band Isolation of 1310nm band Max permitted input level Measurement range 1530 to 1625 gt 25dB gt 30dB 15dBm 10 to 70 dBm Measurement accuracy Mid range linearity 0 04 dB Polarization sensitivity 0 005 dB Total Uncertainty 0 5 dB Note 1 Mid range linearity excludes top 3 dB and bottom 10 dB of range Note 2 Calibration condition non coherent light 35 5 dBm 23 1 C 1 nm 10 3 nm FWHM PC ceramic connector 100 um fiber Note 3 Includes contributions due to varying optical connector types calibration uncertainty full temperature dynamic range and fiber core diameter up to 200 Note 4 H3B can sustain the damage Note 5 At calibration wavelengths in KI 9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter level for 2 minutes bold type Detector Response Damage Calibration 2 Power Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total 3 type 3 level nm range linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty Sensitivity nm dBm dBm dB dB dB 30 780 850 10 35 5mm Ge 600 1650 15 1300 1310 10 40 0 04 2 lt 0 005 0 5 0 04 1490 1550 1625 470 520 5 60 5mmSi 350 1100 10 635 650 660 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 T80 850 980 typical typical max typical KI 9000 UM 6 24 ORDERING INFORMATION 9600 Series Optical
3. enter six key sequence If the correct sequence had been entered PASS will be displayed indicating TamperLock had been cleared QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter e n case where entered sequence was not correct FAIL x will be displayed where x is attempt count TamperLock will be cleared after three unsuccessful attempts 44 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press the button on the front of the instrument and pull off adaptor To defeat auto power off press and hold POWER for 3 seconds during turn on Perm is displayed on the top right of the LCD Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol During instrument turn on to view all display segments press and hold A to display firmware version press and hold LEVEL to turn buzzer off press and hold A To enable source emitter press A or A after turning on instrument Operating wavelengths will be shown in the top corner on the right hand side and source power level on the left hand side Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector To scroll wavelength press A 4 or gt AJ KI 9000 UM 6 ToneMode e Modulation is active only while the source emitter is enabled To select a modulation tone press MOD to scroll through available settings Press a
4. Set the emitter power to the required level by pressing MOD to reduce and LEVEL to increase output Press A 4 to save new value and to exit To return to factory default setting press A Repeat the above process for any additional wavelengths if required KI 9000 UM 6 Opening the Instrument CAUTION Do not open unless warranty has expired and you are authorised to do so Opening the unit will invalidate any warranty claim This unit contains static sensitive devices Anti static handling procedures should be observed at all times when handling internal circuits There are no internal user adjustments All calibration is performed without opening the instrument The optical sensor connector assembly is not user serviceable Procedure Open battery compartment and remove the batteries Pull open the optical connector cover Place the instrument face down on a soft mat remove belt clip and undo the screws in the rear housing The instrument can now be gently pulled apart Further disassembly from this stage should be easily apparent to a technician Re assembly is the reverse of the previous procedure Xs PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS The tests procedures described in this section are for performance verification of KI9600 InGaAs Optical Power Meter and KI9822 Optical Light Source It is not possible to give detailed test procedures for all instrument options so some parameters may need
5. HOLD to display power reading Press HOLD again to display current offsets Record the current old value Press HOLD again then A or A to adjust reading to match the noted reference reading Press HOLD again to display current offsets Record the current new value Note Toggling the HOLD button will show the power reading and the offsets on the display To set the new value press and hold dB dBm mW until the instrument beeps The display will show CAL and calibrated wavelength Repeat above process for other wavelengths 29 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Light Source Calibration The emitter power level can be re calibrated and the current checked Required are reference power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode and multimode test leads an anti tamper label Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Calibrate the source at the selected wavelengths as follows Inserting the 2 54 mm 0 1 pitch programming shunt across pins will put the instrument into calibration mode It will display CAL Press A to set the wavelength to be calibrated Measure light source power using the reference meter Press gt A to display DAC values from 0 to 1023 and emitter current
6. INDEX MATCHING OIL For cleaning use the cleaning instructions given in the section Optical Connector Make sure that all patch cords are fixed to the table to avoid movements during measurements Ensure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 21 3 C Relative humidity 45 to 75 31 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Table 1 Required Equipment for KI 9600 and KI 9800 Performance Verification Tests KI 9000 UM 6 Instrument Accessory Recommended Model Required Characteristics Alternative Model Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator For optional test only Optical Spectrum Analyzer 9822 KI9600 InGaAs KI7013B Agilent 71450B or equivalent 2400 series KI2800 series 2600 series 32 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Power Meter Accuracy Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 5 E 1 4 N 9566 Power Meter Attenuator Light Source Figure 2 Test set up for KI 9600 Power Meter Accuracy Test 2 Switch on all three instruments 3 Set all instruments to 1310 nm KI 9000 UM 6 4 Change the attenuation of attenuator until the optical power meter displays 10 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 1 of Table 4 If the laser source is not powerful enough to give 10 dBm set the attenuator to 2 5 dB and correct the appropriate
7. Option KI9000 Series Accessory Pack OPT148 Option Carry Case incl Cletop amp Cleaning Sticks for 2 KI7xxx Large OPT154B Optical Connectors The source ferrule type is fixed and customer specified as either PC or APC when ordering the instrument Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N ST OPT040 LC plastic body OPT072 FC OPT051 LC metal body 076 D4 OPT055 MU 080 E2000 LSH blue OPT060 2 5mm universal OPT081 E2000 LSH green OPT060G SMA 905 906 OPT082 LSA DIN 47256 blue 071 27 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE There are no internal user adjustments Calibration is performed without opening the instrument Before commencing calibration e Clean all optical connectors very carefully e Ensure that all devices have been at a stable room temperature for over an hour and thatthe light source is fully warmed up at the wavelength to be calibrated e Ensure that all installed batteries are in good working condition KI 9000 UM 6 To enable calibration mode remove belt clip and anti tamper label at the back of the instrument and insert a 2 54 mm 0 1 pitch programming shunt across pins Manipulation of the shunt is easier with needle nose pliers Figure1 Calibration opening positioned at the back of the instrument underneath belt clip and covered by anti temper label Perform calibration as per
8. To re set this function press POWER When multi fibre ID tone is detected by a power meter a buzzer will sound and the corresponding fiber ID number will be displayed When a standard tone is detected eg 270 Hz 1 KHz 2 KHz a buzzer will sound and the corresponding modulation frequency will be displayed This is useful for fiber identification and signalling The meter can also be used to check the actual modulation frequency of test sources If the meter detects a test tone higher than 200 Hz the display will show the actual measured modulation frequency in kHz Maximum displayed frequency is 2500 Hz In SlowMode the display will show average optical power of the modulated signal All tone detection is disabled OPERATION Light Source The mode of operation described below is typically used to perform continuity testing with the test tone generator The light source may require a warm up period at the set wavelength for 15 min to achieve specified stability ORL 25dB During instrument turn on o view all display segments press and hold down A 4 to display firmware version press and hold down LEVEL totum buzzer off press and hold down AJ After instrument is turned on the display shows OFF To enable source emitter press A or A Operating wavelengths will be shown in the top corner on the right hand side and source power level on the left hand side To scroll wavelength
9. press A 4 or WARNING Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector Modulation is active only while the source is enabled To select a modulation tone press MOD to scroll through available settings KI 9000 UM 6 Press and hold MOD then press A 4 to step down or A to step up the modulation tone or fiber ID number Press and hold MOD then press A for 3 seconds to set tone to 1012 Press and hold MOD then press A for 3 seconds to turn off modulation Laser Output Power Adjustment To decrease the laser output power turn the laser on then press LEVEL Press and hold LEVEL then press A 4 to step down or A to step up the output power Press and hold LEVEL then press A for 3 seconds to set output power to factory default Alternatively press POWER Press and hold LEVEL then press A 4 for 3 seconds to set output power to minimum Note This function is not available on the LED source option TAMPERLOCK MODE TamperLock Mode is useful feature to enable low skill repetitive Light Source measurements For example it can be used in the circumstances where it is necessary to ensure error free testing in accordance with pre set parameters such as fixed wavelength or laser output power While in TamperLock Mode user is prevented from changing wavelength or laser output power Power Meter While in Ta
10. LED source option is ideal for POF testing in combination with KI9600 XL power meter Light source has re connection repeatability of 0 1dB combined with the instrument excellent stability this provides more accurate y 5 INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS measurement results New features include AutoTest and TamperLock Mode A multi fiber ID feature provides easy multi fiber identification of up to 12 fibers at a time To use this feature multiple light sources are set up on multiple fibers with each one set to a different tone When a tone is detected by a power meter a buzzer sounds and the corresponding fiber ID number is displayed KI 9000 UM 6 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 per
11. Power Meter Instrument Power Ge KI 9600A Ge Instrument Power Meter InGaAs KI 9600A InGaAs Instrument Power Meter H3B KI 9600A H3B Instrument Power Meter H5 KI 9600A H5 Wavelenght Selective Power Meter 9600WS01 Ge Standard Accessories SC connector adaptor QRG traceable calibration certificate Quality Assurance certificate wrist strap carry pouch Optical Connectors The power meter works with both PC and APC connectors Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors KI 9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter 9600XL Ge 5 9600XL Si 5 Large Area Ge Power Meter Large Area Si Power Meter Standard Accessories QRG calibration certificate Quality Assurance certificate wrist strap carry pouch Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N ST OPT202 FC OPT204 SC OPT201 LSA DIN OPT207 E2000 LSH OPT220 SMA905 906 OPT203 D4 OPT206 EC OPT221 MU OPT222 MTRJ OPT223 Biconic OPT205 Diamond 3 5mm OPT208 Universal 1 25mm OPT224 Universal 2 5mm OPT225 MPO OPT227 Toslink OPT230 POF cable mini Toslink HFBR OPT229 series 2 5 1 25mm Description PIN Description PIN ST OPT040 LC OPT076 FC OPT051 MU OPT080 D4 OPT055 Universal 2 5mm 081 E2000 LSH blue OPT060 Universal 1 25mm OPT084 E2000 LSH green 0606 SMA 905 906 OPT082 LSA DIN 47256 blue 71 KI 9000 UM 6
12. To order KI9600XL Series Large Area Optical Power Meter please Specify instrument and at least one optional interchangeable connector adaptor 25 ORDERING INFORMATION Optional Accessories for KI 9600 and KI 9600XL Series Option KI9000 Series Accessory Pack OPT148 Option Carry Case for two 2 KI7xxx OPT153 Option Carry Case incl Cletop Cleaning Sticks for 2 KI3xxx Kl7xxx Large OPT154B KI 9000 UM 6 26 ORDERING INFORMATION KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source Instrument Source 635 nm VFL Laser Instrument Source 650 nm VFL Laser Instrument Source 660 nm LED Instrument Source 850 1300 nm LED Instrument Source 1310 nm Laser Instrument Source 1310 1550 nm Laser Instrument Source 1310 1550 nm Laser APC Instrument source 1310 1625 nm Laser APC Instrument Source 1310 1490 1550 nm Laser Instrument Source 1310 1490 1550 nm Laser APC Instrument Source 1310 1550 1625 nm Laser APC Instrument Source 850 nm VCSEL KI 9000 UM 6 KI9807A KI9808A 9809A KI 9812A KI 9820A KI 9822A KI 9822A KI9825A APC 9827A 9827 APC 9828A APC 9840A Standard Accessories SC connector adaptors 501m and 62 5um mandrel wraps LED source only fixed SMA connector KI9809A only patchcord SMA SMA POF 1mm simplex 4M KI9809A only Quality Assurance certificate carry strap soft carry pouch Optional Accessories
13. other types of spectra use M 2 35 as well 20 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Size Weight Power Meter XL Series Operating Storage Power Case Calibration Display Power Meter Tone detection KI 9000 UM 6 124 x 81 x 25 mm 4 9 3 2 x 1 150 gm 0 3 Ib 160 gm 0 4 Ib Shipping 0 5 Kg 1 1 Ib 15 to 55 C 25 to 70 C 2 alkaline AAA cells Polycarbonate 2 5 meter drop tested Performed without opening instrument Recommended calibration cycle 3 years 4 digit high contrast LCD Linear 3 digits 100 999 or 0 01 nW 200 2500 Hz 2 21 SPECIFICATIONS KI 9800 Optical Light Source 1310 or 1310 1550 1310 1625 nm Laser nm Laser Power dBm 0 0 Fiber Type um 9 125 9 125 Short term 7 stability dB 0 04 one Stability over temp dB 0 6 0 6 initial 20 20 tolerance nm width nm 3 3 nm C 0 4 0 4 Mode Controlled NA NA Source Reconnection repeatability 0 1 0 1 dB Modulation Blinking 2 Hz NA NA Laser output 1 ORL 25 dB KI 9000 UM 6 1310 1490 1550 nm Laser 4 9 9 125 0 041 0 6 20 0 4 NA 0 1 NA 1310 1550 1625 nm Laser 4 9 125 0 061 0 6 20 0 4 0 1 NA 635 nm Laser 2 9 125 N A N A 0 1 NA 0 1 Yes Adjustable over 3 dB in 0 1 dB steps 650 nm 850 nm 850 1300 nm Laser VCSEL LED 37 2 20 9 62 5 125 22 9 50 12
14. warm up for 15 minutes then note the power 5 Record the power every 30 seconds for 3 minutes 6 Calculate max min values for stability lt 0 1dB T Record test results in Table 5 Time Measured power Drift dB Tick max min dBm values 00 sec 0 00 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec 120 sec 150 sec 180 sec Y 35 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Centre wavelength and Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Test set up for the centre wavelength and spectral bandwidth 2 Switch on the instruments and allow to fully warm up 3 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm KI 9000 UM 6 4 On the OSA press the Instr Preset key 5 Press Auto Meas and wait until End of Automeasure is displayed 6 Choose User and select the type of source to be measured FP for Fabry Perot laser T To show the display in linear mode e Press Menu e Press Amptd on the left side of the display e Press Linear on the right side of the display 8 To ensure interference free reading of the display it is advisable to stop the repeating calculations e Press User e Press Single Sweep If the trace on the display is not clear you can change resolution by using the span key 9 From the displayed measurements check and note the values for mean wavelength Centr
15. 42 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter SlowMode In SlowMode the display will show average optical power of the modulated signal All tone detection is disabled To start SlowMode press and hold dB dBm mW Set Ref while turning power meter on tonE will be displayed To start SlowMode when power meter is already turned on press and hold 44 then press dB dBm mW Set Ref tonE will be displayed To start SlowMode when test tone detection is active press dB dBm mW Set Ref While SlowMode is on alternating gt and symbols will be displayed To exit SlowMode press and hold A then press dB dBm mW Set Ref Turning power meter off will end Slow Mode KI 9000 UM 6 TamperLock Mode While in TamperLock Mode user is prevented from changing wavelength dB dBm mW Hold min max and SlowMode settings To start TamperLock Mode press and hold A then press and hold HOLD When display show codE enter six key sequence all keys other than POWER can be used Triple beep will be heard and display will show LOut to indicate completion While TamperLock Mode is active lt lt lt and gt gt gt symbols will be displayed If power meter had been locked while in dB R mode press and hold Set Ref to set reference To clear TamperLock hold A 4 and HOLD while turning power meter on When display show
16. 5 99 125 50 125 32 9 95 125 N A 0 121 0 01 N A 0 8 0 35 5 20 NA 3 ST NA 0 1 0 1 0 4 NA Mode controlled 0 1 0 1 0 05 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 2 96 Yes NA NA NA NA 660 nm LED 6 1000 POF 0 01 0 35 20 NA NA NA Yes NA Comments 1dB For 15 min typ A 2 C after warm up Typical over temperature At 25 C FWHM typical Typical 95 confidence 22 2 Multimode source mode distribution 50 125 is compliant with the following standards IEC 61280 4 1 Ed 1 0 TIA EIA 526 14A and TIA TSB 178 KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter Detector Response Damage Calibration X Power Tone amp mulit Mid range Calibration Polarization Total type level nm range fiber ID linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty 5 Sensitivity nm dBm dBm sensitivity dB dB dB 30 dB dBm InGaAs 600 15 660 850 5 60 40 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 1700 1300 1310 1390 1490 50 1550 1610 1625 0 09 dB H3B 800 274 850 24 40 20 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 InGaAs 1700 1300 1310 1390 1490 30 1550 1590 1610 1625 0 09dB H5 InGaAs 800 25 850 15 50 30 0 02 2 lt 0 005 0 3 0 03 1700 1300 1310 1390 1490 40 1550 1590 1610 1625 0 09dB Ge 600 15 635 650 660 780 1610 10 60 40 0 04 2 lt 0 005 0 5 0 04 1650 1625 850 1300 1310 1390 50 0 09dB 1490 1550 typical typical max typical KI 9000 UM 6 23 SPECIFICATIONS KI9600WS01 Ge
17. KI 9600 Series Power Meter KI 9800 Series Light Source OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO IEC 17050 2004 GFISHER 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 Light Source Power Meter Model Number 9800 Series KI9600 Series Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product s comply with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly 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 Power Meter conforms to IEC 61315 2005 Calibration of fibre optic power meters 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 applicab
18. adjusting to the appropriate specifications Required Equipment this is the required equipment for the performance tests listed Any equipment that satisfies the critical specifications of the equipment given in the table may be substituted for the recommended models Test Record results of the performance test may be tabulated on a photocopy of the Test Record provided at the end of the test procedure It is recommended that you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test Alternatively a soft copy of this manual may be obtained from our web site Test Failure if the equipment under test fails any performance test return the instrument to the nearest Sales Service Office for repair Instrument Specification specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument that are certified and are the limits against which the equipment under test can be tested KI 9000 UM 6 Any changes in the specifications due to manufacturing changes design or traceability to NATA will be covered in a manual change supplement or revised manual Such specifications supersede any previously published General Instructions Perform each step in the order given using the corresponding test equipment Use Tables 1 3 to record general test details The SMF MMF test lead fiber type and PC APC connector polish must be matched to the instrument type Ensure that all optical connections are dry and clean DO NOT USE
19. afe laser operation BATTERY POWER These instruments are powered by two 1 5 V dry alkaline AAA size batteries Alternatively use re chargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries Model Battery run time in hours KI 9600 Optical Power Meter 300 KI 9800 Optical Light Source Laser LED source 40 35 hours in Autotest typical When the batteries are low the low battery indicator is shown on the display At this stage there is approximately enough energy for another 20 hours of use To save energy the instrument automatically turns off after 10 minutes without operation To change the batteries open the cover of the battery compartment at the side of the instrument remove the batteries and insert new ones KI 9000 UM 6 CAUTION Do not use lithium batteries or other batteries with a nominal voltage greater than 1 8 V The instrument may be damaged Protect our environment Batteries purchased from Kingfisher agents can be returned to them for appropriate disposal OPTICAL CONNECTOR To access the optical connector grasp the top left corner of the instrument and pull off the cover To install an adaptor align the locating slot on the side of the through adaptor with that on the instrument connector and press it on To remove an adaptor press button on the front of the instrument and then pull off the adaptor It is easier to pull off the adaptor with a test lead in place since this gives better grip Di
20. an be performed by any suitably equipped laboratory The recommended re calibration cycle is 3 years Power Meter features Superior measurement confidence is achieved with a unique Total Uncertainty Specification which covers the full temperature measurement and connector range Traceable calibration certificate is supplied New features include SlowMode and TamperLock Mode KI 9000 UM 6 The sensitive optical tone detector displays the actual measured tone frequency in Hz If a standard tone is detected the buzzer sounds which is useful for fiber identification and continuity testing Power stability testing is performed using the max min recording function The display shows dBm dB and linear units and can be put on hold for data recording This power meter works with fiber core diameter up to 200 micron with both PC and APC polish connectors Detector options include Germanium Ge Indium Gallium Arsenide InGaAs wavelength selective and large area detectors Power meter calibration options are available from 470 nm to 1625 nm and power levels from 24 to 80 dBm Light Source features Multiple wavelength sources have switchable wavelengths through one port which makes operation faster Laser sources at 1490 1310 1550 nm used for testing single mode fiber systems and LED sources at 850 1300 nm used for testing multimode fiber Systems The 1300 nm LED can also perform short distance single mode testing The 660 nm
21. e wavelength and FWHM Spectral Bandwidth in the test report Table 6 10 Repeat the test with the source wavelength set to 1550 nm Y 36 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Date Serial No Ambient Temperature C Options Relative Humidity Firmware Revision Line Frequency Hz Test Facility Customer Performed by Report No Special Notes Table 2 General Test Record for KI 9600 and KI 9800 KI 9000 UM 6 Y 37 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Description Model Trace No Calibration Due Date 1 Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator Accessories Singlemode Fiber Connector Adaptors Table 3 Equipment Record for KI 9600 and KI 9800 Performance Verification Tests KI 9000 UM 6 Y PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Accuracy Test Test Wavelength Setting Power meter Attenuator Minimum Specification DUT Maximum Specification Number Reference value Setting 0 3 dB of Reference Measurement results 0 3 dB of Reference 1 10 00 dBm dB 10 30 dBm dBm 9 70 dBm 2 20 00 dBm dB 20 30 dBm dBm 19 70 dBm 3 30 00 dBm dB 30 30 dBm dBm 29 70 dBm 4 40 00 dBm dB 40 30 dBm dBm 39 70 dBm 5 50 00 dBm dB 50 30 dBm dBm 49 70 dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB
22. fferent light sources ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS Normalized Power Meter Wavelength Dependence Ge 25 C m ojn 10 Od u e 0 Dio lt 6 AO m uw e 9s 5 d wo IA eR 90170 2 e Xe o Did 4 1 5 2 NC 8 d 0 e e lt o n uad 4 200 000 9 OE Oe onn s amp s N N N T T T X T T T o o o o o o o e M o o o o o M Y 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 600 Wavelength nm KI 9000 UM 6 19 y DEFINITION OF TERMS Power Meter Power Range the range of input powers for which the instrument can be used Maximum Input Power the input power not to be exceeded to avoid destroying the instrument Uncertainty at Reference Conditions the uncertainty for the specified set of reference conditions which includes all uncertainties in the calibration chain from the national laboratory to the test meter connectors and test leads must be absolutely clean and undamaged Reference conditions are the conditions during the responsivity calibration Total Uncertainty the uncertainty for a specified set of operating conditions which includes noise and drift connectors and
23. fferent styles of connector adaptor ST SC FC MU LC F3000 E2000 LSH D4 MU 2 5mm universal SMA and LSA DIN can be easily fitted by the user When not in use keep the test port and connector covered Do not touch connector tip with your fingers since body oils and dirt can impair connector performance The supplied standard adaptors have ceramic sleeves and do not cause metal dust contamination which can cause connector failure and fiber fuse at very high power levels CAUTION Do not use damaged or incompatible connectors Power Meter Power meter can be used with both PC and APC connector styles Bare fiber adaptors must achieve fiber eccentricity of 100 microns and end tolerance of 300 microns relative to the ferrule end Preferred bare fiber adaptors consist of a connector with fiber retention device or other end stop 9000 UM 6 For regular work with bare fibers it is preferable to use an alternative arrangement such as a multimode pigtail with a v groove or mechanical splice CAUTION Do not scratch the detector lens with the glass fiber end when using bare fiber adaptors 5mm large area detector optical power meters to test ribbon fiber connectors with up to 12 fibers in the row are available Various connector adaptors are also available Light Source A light source is either PC or APC connector specific This is determined when ordering the instrument CAUTION The use of bare fiber adaptors is not
24. formed 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 9000 UM 6 Safety Symbols A The apparatus will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the apparatus against damage Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage If there is damage to the container or cushioning keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment for completeness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically If the contents are incomplete mechanical damage or defect is apparent or if an instrument does not pass the operator s checks notify the nearest Sales Service Office To check instrument performance please refer to Performance Verification Tests section of this manual WARNING You must return instruments with malfunctions to a Service Centre for repair and calibration GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Operating Environment The range of Kingfisher equipment covered by this manual can be operated at temperatures be
25. instructions below When calibration is complete remove the calibration shunt and place an anti tamper label over the hole Do not forget to update your calibration records and to schedule the next calibration service 28 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Power Meter Calibration Calibration is a transfer process It is performed by setting up a light source at a stable but non critical power level between 0 and 30 dBm and adjusting the meter reading to the same value as that shown by a reference meter Required are laser and LED light sources with accurate calibrated wavelengths and good power stability a power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode and multimode test leads Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity Known calibration constants can be re entered directly without using other equipment This is useful in case old calibration constants are to be put back Record the existing calibration offsets re enter or adjust known offsets at this point or calibrate the meter at the selected wavelength as follows KI 9000 UM 6 Inserting the 2 54 mm 0 1 pitch programming shunt across pins will put the instrument into calibration mode It will display CAL Press A 4 A to set the wavelength to be calibrated Record the light source power measured by reference power meter Transfer this power level to the meter to be calibrated Press
26. l Kingfisher International distributor or our office in Australia Tel 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 Email sales kingfisher com au KI 9000 UM 6 If returning equipment to Kingfisher International for service or calibration please download and complete the Return Material Authorization Form located on the Support page on our web site www kingfisherfiber com To avoid delays and minimise disruption for our customers Kingfisher International offers a fixed price repair service For the staff at our fully equipped service and calibration centre it is their pleasure to keep your equipment performing at its very best INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS The KI 9000 Series Optical Power Meter and Optical Light Source offer superb measurement confidence ease of use high level of convenience and reduced cost of ownership This equipment can be effectively used by installers technicians and engineers to test all types of fiber optic systems in various applications SMF MMF POF PCS ribbon fiber e Tx Rx absolute power levels in dBm e Optical loss in dB e Continuity testing with the test tone features The interchangeable optical connectors are drop and dust protected by a snap on cover A wide variety of connector styles are available including 1 25 mm LC and MU styles KI9000 Series feature a tough polycarbonate housing with shock absorbent sides and corners which has passed extensive drop testing Calibration c
27. l noise and general uncertainty are much worse than in single mode systems and optimum measurement repeatability will be obtained by use of a mandrel wrap Wavelength uncertainty affects power meter calibration This is significant with a Ge detector in the 1550 nm band eg 1560 nm in cold weather For general measuring from 660 to 1550 nm the Ge meters offer adequate accuracy For better accuracy or linearity or wavelengths above 1550 nm the InGaAs meter is preferred KI 9000 UM 6 For high power testing the H series meters offer excellent accuracy power handling wavelength and connector reflections insensitivity For PON testing the Wavelength Selective meter KI9600WS01 Ge offers a simple way to measure 1550 nm light unaffected by other wavelengths Light source power may drift When you have finished a test go back to the start position to check if the light source power is still within acceptable limits Specifications are for typical drift warm up and with a specified level of return loss Actual drift will vary between instruments and test situations Most available laser sources are sensitive to reflections Varying reflections can induce laser source instability of around 0 3 dB This is very difficult to verify without a special test system but can cause errors Reduced reflection will result in improved repeatability Due to emitter centre wavelength uncertainty eg 20 nm fiber attenuation may vary with di
28. lass 1 1310 1490 1550 nm class 1 Maximum permissible CW output power IEC 60825 2 2011 International KI 9000 UM 6 635 nm class 1 1 95 mW 650 nm class 2M 10 mW 850 nm class 1 3 88 mW 1310 nm class 1 25 8 mW 1490 1550 nm class 1 10 2 mW 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm Class 2 1mW 650 nm Class 3b 500 mW 850 nm Class 1 0 76 mW 1310 nm Class 1 2mW 1490 1550 nm Class 1 8 1 mW Note 1 Maximum CW output power is defined as the highest possible optical power that the Source can produce at its output connector Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power Note 2 Maximum permissible CW output power is the highest optical power that is permitted within the appropriate laser class Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power WARNING Optical power levels in fiber optic systems can cause permanent eye injury and damage to eyesight GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Never look into the end of an optical cable or connector which might be attached to an active source Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector Optical magnifying instruments eg microscope KI 9000 UM 6 increase eye hazard Disconnect the source before using an optical magnifier The laser module has a built in safety circuitry which will disable the optical output in the case of a fault condition however this cannot be guaranteed An equipment assurance program is recommended to check for s
29. le to Group 1 Class B equipment IEC CISPR 16 1 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment IEC CISPR 16 2 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment 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 ICES 001 2006 Canada CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Exempted devices USA Safety Light Source conforms to IEC 60825 1 2011 Safety of laser products Equipment classification requirements and user s guide IEC 60825 2 2011 Safety of laser products Safety of optical fibre communication systems OFCS CFR 21 part 1040 10 USA Performance standards for light emitting products Laser products Supplemental Information The product was tested in a typical configuration with Kingfisher International test systems gt september 2t Bruce Robertson Date Name Technical Director Title For further information please contact your local Kingfisher International sales office agent or distributor Revision C Issue Date 5 September 2014 OPERATION MANUAL KI 9600 Series Optical Power Meter KI 9800 Series Optical Light Source Congratulations on your purchase of this instrument which has been engineered to provide the best possible reliability convenience and performance To get the best use from your equipment and ensure its safe operation please spend a few minutes to read this manual amp Made in Australia In
30. mperLock Mode user is prevented from changing wavelength dB dBm mW Hold min max and SlowMode settings KI 9000 UM 6 CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Follow the directions in this manual on optical connector care Use only high quality sealed alkaline or NiMH or NiCad batteries During prolonged storage remove batteries to eliminate the possibility of acid leakage During storage and transport keep the instrument in its carry case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture however it is not waterproof If moisture gets into the instrument dry it out carefully before using it again Where possible keep instrument away from direct sunlight KI 9000 UM 6 Clean the instrument case using alcohol or other non solvent cleaning agents Acetone or other active solvents may damage the case The instrument housing is made of tough polycarbonate material with impact absorbing rubberised sides and corner features and is therefore drop resistant Power Meter Input optical power must not exceed the damage level specified for each detector type ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS All Measurements Keep optical connectors clean and in good condition APC connectors will generally provide improved power stability on single mode Systems To reduce the effect of polarisation changes test leads should be neat coiled and physically stable In multimode systems moda
31. nd hold MOD then press A 4 to step down or gt A to step up the modulation tone or fiber ID number Press and hold MOD then press A for 3 seconds to turn off modulation Press and hold MOD then press A for 3 seconds to advance to 012 To exit press MOD for 3 seconds Alternatively press POWER while holding MOD Laser Output Power Adjustment not available on LED source e To decrease the laser output power turn the laser on then press LEVEL Press and hold LEVEL then press A to step down or A to step up the output power e Press and hold LEVEL then press A lt for 3 seconds to set output power to the lowest level Y 45 Quick Reference Guide KI 9800 Optical Light Source Press and hold LEVEL then press gt A for 3 seconds to set output power to factory default Alternatively press POWER AutoTest To start AutoTest press POWER then press AUTO To end press AUTO again or turn the instrument off TamperLock Mode While in TamperLock Mode user is prevented from changing wavelength or laser output power Press POWER turn the emitter on then press and hold A 4 while pressing LEVEL for 5 seconds Display will show codE Enter 6 key sequence using any keys except POWER Triple beep and LOut on display will indicate completion While TamperLock is active lt lt lt and gt gt gt symbols will be dis
32. ntinuous improvement Therefore please verify critical parameters before ordering Australian and international patents granted Y 47 NOTES KI 9000 UM 6 48 NOTES KI 9000 UM 6 49 NOTES KI 9000 UM 6 50
33. ove interchangeable connector adaptor press e To stop start display update press HOLD the button on the front of the instrument and pull off To set reference press and hold Set Ref for more than 3 sec When in reference mode the reference e To defeat auto power off press and hold POWER for value is shown on the left hand side of the display 3 seconds during turn on Perm is displayed on the top e To display max min recorded power press and hold Max Min To re set this function press POWER When multi fibre ID tone is detected by a power e During instrument turn on meter a buzzer will sound and the corresponding fiber ID number will be displayed This function is right of the LCD Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol to view all display segments press and hold A 4 disabled in SlowMode to turn buzzer off press and hold A to display firmware version press and hold e When a standard tone is detected eg 270 Hz 1 KHz HOLD 2 KHz a buzzer will sound and the corresponding to start Slow mode press and hold dB dBm mW 15348 Set Ref e f the meter detects a test tone higher than 200 Hz the display will show the actual measured modulation frequency in kHz This function is disabled in To toggle logarithmic relative linear display modes SlowMode press dB dBm mW e To scroll wavelength press A 4 or gt AJ KI 9000 UM 6 Y
34. played To cancel your entry press POWER To clear TamperLock Mode press POWER while holding down A 4 and LEVEL When display show codE enter six key sequence If the correct sequence had been entered PASS will be displayed indicating that TamperLock had been cleared In case where entered sequence was not correct FAIL will be displayed where x is attempt count TamperLock will be cleared after three unsuccessful attempts 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 KI 9000 UM 6 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kingfisher com au Website http www kingfisherfiber com Technical data is subject to change without notice as part of our program of co
35. recommended as permanent instrument damage will occur How to clean the optical connectors Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating using approved materials CAUTION Do not attempt to clean an optical interface with anything hard that could scratch glass or permanent instrument damage may occur Power Meter The glass power meter interface does not make contact with the inserted connector there is a slight air gap Therefore it will not OPTICAL CONNECTOR wear and only needs occasional cleaning To clean first remove the connector adaptor to access the glass interface then use a soft brush alcohol air can or sticky material such as Blu tacto remove dirt Light Source To clean the interface use stick style connector cleaner and blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air If this is not sufficient clean the interface by rubbing a lint free lens cloth over the surface WARNING Disable source when cleaning optical interface Remove using small circular movements batteries before using a microscope to inspect instrument connector 9000 UM 6 OPERATION To switch on 9000 instruments for permanent operation press and hold POWER during turn on Perm on the display indicates that the unit will stay on permanently Should the instrument fail to turn on the microprocessor may need re booting To do this remove the batteries for at least 40 seconds Power Meter After tu
36. rn on the instrument performs a self calibration sequence and then displays absolute power in dBm at the previously set wavelength If HI or LO are displayed the input is out of range The mode of operation described below is typically used to measure Tx Rx absolute power levels and to perform continuity testing with the tone detector To measure the operational power level in a fiber optic system the meter is used in dBm or linear modes To measure optical loss or attenuation the power meter is used in dB mode and the source power is taken as a reference WARNING Observe optical safety procedures relevant to the power levels being measured During instrument turn on o view all display segments press and hold down A 4 to display firmware version press and hold down HOLD to turn buzzer off press and hold down A e scroll wavelength press A 4 or A The display shows the nominal wavelength in nm on the top right of the display KI 9000 UM 6 To toggle logarithmic relative linear display modes press dB dBm mW The display will show dB or dBm or nW To stop start display update press Hold The symbol will flash when the display is on hold To set reference press and hold Set Ref for more than 3 sec When in reference mode the reference value is displayed on the left hand side of the display To display max min recorded power press and hold Max Min
37. ternational Patents Granted Copyright Kingfisher International Pty Ltd 6t Edition November 2014 KPNGFISHER KI 9000 UM 6 CONTENTS Service and Support Introduction and Applications General Safety Summary Battery Power Optical Connector Operation Temperlock Mode Care of your Instrument Accuracy Considerations KI 9000 UM 6 11 12 14 16 17 18 Definition of Terms Specifications Ordering Information Calibration and Maintenance Performance Verification Tests Quick Reference Guide Disclaimer and Warranty User Notes 20 21 25 28 31 42 47 48 KI9600 Series Optical Power Meter and KI9800 Series Optical Light Source WANGFISHER Pocket Fiber Source DX KI 9000 UM 6 SERVICE AND SUPPORT Applications Support Please visit www kingfisherfiber com to see our comprehensive Application Notes written to support instrument users Look at www kingfisherfiber com 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 kingfisherfiber com for a current list of regional service centres Otherwise if you are having difficulties please feel free to contact sales kingfisher com au for applications support Instrument Service Qualified personnel must perform adjustment maintenance or repair of this product To obtain service please contact your loca
38. test leads must be absolutely clean and undamaged Light Source Output Power the CW output power at the specified wavelength at the end of a reference cable Power Uncertainty Repeatability the uncertainty in power level at the end of a reference cable Short Long Term Power Stability in CW mode the uncertainty of the power level observed over a given time compared to the mean KI 9000 UM 6 power during this time Measured with an averaging optical power meter a 9 125 or 62 5 fiber at constant temperature and within a specified temperature window Centre wavelength the wavelength representing the centre of mass of the selected peaks ew 1IP Z Pi where and Ai are the power and wavelength of each spectral component and is the total power Spectral Bandwidth FWHM full width at half the maximum describes the spectral width of the half power points of the laser assuming a Gaussian envelope of the spectral power distribution The half power points are those where the power spectral density is one half of the peak amplitude of the Gaussian curve 12 PA 2 AA gus Eg i AA and where Acenter center wavelength of laser diode in vacuum total power watts Pi power of i longitudinal mode wavelength of i longitudinal mode in vacuum M multiplication factor for a source with a Gaussian envelope M 2 35 for
39. tween 15 C and 55 C and at relative humidity of 95 96 Storage and Shipment The range of Kingfisher equipment covered by this manual can be stored or shipped at temperatures between 25 C and 70 C and at relative humidity of less than 95 Protect the unit from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it KI 9000 UM 6 Safety This instrument contains no hazardous optical or electrical items When using this equipment optical safety precautions should be observed commensurate with the maximum available source power since most of this power can also be coupled out of the instrument WARNING Observe optical safety when using high power Optical safety requirements at high power levels MUST be observed or eye damage is likely Organisations and users operating optical equipment with these power levels MUST determine and observe relevant safety precautions which are beyond the scope of this manual GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY Laser and LED Safety Information Visual laser 635 5 nm 650 5 nm VCSEL 850 20 nm Surface emitting LED refer current specifications Fabry Perot laser 1310 1490 1550 20 nm CW output power 635 nm 0 63 mW 650 nm 5 01 mW 850 nm 0 63 mW 1310 1490 1550 nm 1 00 mW Laser Class according to IEC 60825 2 2011 International 635 nm class 1 650 nm class 2M 850 nm class 1 1310 1490 1550 nm class 1 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm class 2 650 nm class 3b 850 nm c
40. values in the test report Repeat the above for reference power meter readings of 20dBm 30 dBm 40 dBm and 50 dBm settings 2 5 5 Measure the DUT Re connect the attenuator output cable to the DUT Set the attenuator to its value for setting 1 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Repeat the above for attenuator settings 2 5 6 Repeat the Power Meter Accuracy Test at 1550 nm Y 33 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Output Power CW Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 2 Switch on the instruments 3 Set the Optical Power Meter to 1310 nm 4 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm 5 Note the measured power level value in the test report in Table 5 6 Repeat the above on 1550 nm 7 Light Source Power Meter Figure 3 Test set up for KI 9800 Light Source Output Power CW Test KI 9000 UM 6 Y PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Optical Light Source Short Term Stability Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4 For better stability ensure that connector plugged into power meter has APC termination Power Meter Light Source Figure 4 Test set up for KI 9800 Light Source Short Term Stability Test 2 Set the optical power meter to 1310 nm 3 On Light Source enable the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm KI 9000 UM 6 4 Let the unit
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