Operating Manual for KI 7000 Loss Test Set, Light Source, Power
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1. Connect the attenuator output cable to the DUT as shown in figure below Select the correct wavelength on the DUT Power Meter KI 7000 UM 4 KI 7600A KI 7010A KI 730xA Test set up for the DUT Measurerrert Set the attenuator to its value for setting 1 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Set the attenuator to its value for setting 2 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Set the attenuator to its velue for setting 3 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Set the attenuator to its value for setting 4 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Set the attenuator to its velue for setting 5 Note the displayed power level of the DUT in the test record Not for H series instruments Repeat from ist item 3 to list item4 for additional A s if required Y PERFORMANCE TEST Model KI 7600A Optical Power Meter Serial No Options Fimnare Rev Test Facility Perfonred by Special Notes KI 7000 UM 4 Date Arrbiert Temperature Relative Humidty Line Frequency Customer Report No Yo x PERFORMANCE TEST Description Model No Trace No 1 Optical Light Source KI 730xA 2 Optical Power Meter KI 76004 3 Optical Attenuator KI 70104 4 5 7 8 9 10 Accessories Product Singemode Fiber 1 Connector Interfaces 1 OP TOGOG KI 7000 UM 4 Cal Due Date x PERFORMA2. KI 7300 7700 Series Loss Test Set KI 7400 7800 Series Light Source KI 7600 Series Power Meter OPERATING amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO ISO IEC GUIDE 22 AND CEN CENELEC EN45014 Manufacturer s Name Kingfisher International Pty Ltd Manufacturer s Address 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Declares that the product Product Name KI 7000 Series Model Number KI 7300A 7700A Series KI 7400A 7800A Series KI 7600A Series Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product s Conforms with the following European Directives The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC including 93 68 EEC and carries the CE Marking accordingly Conforms with the following product standards Standard Limit EMC IEC 61326 1 1997 A1 1998 EN 61326 1 1997 A1 1998 CISPR 11 1997 EN 55011 1998 Group 1 Class B IEC 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 61000 4 3 1995 A 1 1998 A 2 2000 3 V m 80 1000MHz IEC 61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 A 2 2001 IEC 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 0 5kV signal lines 1kV power lines IEC 61000 4 5 1995 EN 61000 4 5 1995 0 5 kV line line 1kV line ground IEC 61000 4 6 1996 EN 61000 4 6 1996 3V 0 15 80 MHz IEC 61000 4 8 1993 EN 61000 4 8 1993 30 A m IEC 61000 4 11 1994 EN 61000 4 11 1994 0 5 cycle 100 each polarit
3. 850 1300 1310 1550 1610 1625 850 1300 1310 1550 1610 1625 10 to 65 10 to 70 10 to 65 10 to 70 27 to 40 427 to 50 Autotest Sensitivity typical Autotest Sensitivity Mid range Linearity oBm 0 04 0 02 0 02 typical Calibration 2 2 1 0 06 dB 2 1 0 06 dB 2 1 0 06 dB Calibration Accuracy Pa 2 2 2 2 2 Optional visible laser 635 20 nm 2 1 dBmfromsindle mode fiber modulated at 2 270 1K 2K Hz CW The modulation can be tumed off KI 7000 UM 4 Polarisation Sensitivity cB typical Polarisation Sersitivity cB Total Uncertainty 05 0 3 0 35 Total Uncertai ny 05 03 0 35 SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter Section KI 7300A Detector Response Damage ibrati Autotest Type rm Level Sersitivity cBm 820 850 15 to 50 H5 on B 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 415 to 60 InGaAs 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 Light Source KI 730x 8 KI 74xx 21 source power 30r4A power Short termmstability Stability over tenp Note 5 For ORL lt 25 cB KI 7000 UM 4 Calibration Polarisation Total Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertai ny cB cB 1 lt 0 005 03 ORDERING INFORMATION Power Meter KI 7600A Series Ge Power Meter Ge Power Meter visible laser PC InGaAs Power Meter InGaAs Power Meter visible laser PC InG
4. RECALL and CANCEL Simultaneously for 3 seconds dr will be displayed To store in next default location press STORE To specify next store location press SELECT 4 SET To recall memory press RECALL 4 To exit memory display press CANCEL ADDITIONAL AUTOTEST MEMORY OPERATION To read memory first press MENU to ext Autotest and enter SOURCE mode Autotest memory use L H to scroll wavelengths Yes KI 7000 UM 4 N Quick Reference Guide KI 7300A 7700A Series One Way Loss Test Set To renuve interchangeable connector press button on back of Case and pull off adaptor This may be easier wih a test lead attached To tum on the instrurrert press POWER To defeat auto power off hold down POWER for 3 seconds at tum on until On and Pemi are displayed Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol To access the hidden keypad pull up display cover One Way Autotest two way supported via KITS Reference Connect a two wey source port to a power meter pot Select POWER al instumerts On source press AUTOTEST Meter shows Auto while synchronising On meter KI 7000 UM 4 ABS REL For 3 seconds press SET REF Meter will display about 0 00 dBR Loss testing After referencing connect test systemto two way source port on source and meter port on meter Select POWER all instuments On source press AUTOTEST Meter shows Auto then press A
5. 850 1300 nm are used for testing multimode fiber systerrs Optional LED source standards compliance is available The 1300 nm LED can dso perfom short distance singe mode testing Loss Test Set The loss test sets in ths range combine the source and meter functions in one convenient package This reduces operational and equipment invertory costs for larger work groups GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrurrert Failure to comply wth these precautions or with spedfic wamings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use cf the insturent Kingfisher Intemational assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply wth these requirements Before operation review the instumert ard manual for safety markings and instructions You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrurrert in safe condition WARNING The WARNING sion denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like Wich if not correctly performed or adhered to coud result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION The CAUTION sion 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 o
6. Autotest TO realise the full benefit of Autotest use the KITS PC softwere in the fidd wth a laptop to acheve realtime data acquisition acceptance testing and reporting Full operating sequences are given in the KITS online manual KITS also supports bi directional test results using non bi directional instuments KITS also enables merging of test results frommutiple instuments POWER METER OPERATION This mode of operation is typically used to measure Tx Rx absolute power levels to perform continuity testing using the tone detector or to performloss testing if an Autotest light source is not available On a Loss Test Set if the power meter section is used in this mode wth any laser tumed on the instrurrent links the source and meter section so that the source and meter wevelendis remain synchronised So in this mode only the source wevelendtts are available to the user This sin piifies operation WARNING Observe optical safety procedures relevant to the power levels being measured especially for the high power H3 meter After instrument tum on the meter is operational at the last used e Tosaoll the wavelength press 4 The is displayed on the top noft side of the display o To toggle absolute relative display mode press ABS REL The display will show dB R or dBm o To stop start dsplay update press HOLD The symbol will flash when the display is on hold o To store a new refer
7. EXTERNAL POWER These instturrerts are powered by two 1 5 V dry Alkaline C size batteries oca Por er cvs About 30 capacity is obtained when using 2 x AA alkaline cells using the supplied battery size adaptors or 50 capacity when using 2 x 1 2 V rechargeable C size batteries The supplied AA to C size battery size adaptors enable convenient purchase of batteries in almost any location since most shops around the world stock AA batteries When the batteries are low the low battery indicator is shown on the display At this stage there is approximately enough energy for another 10 hours of use To save energy the instument automatically tums off after 10 minutes without operation To swtch on the instturrert for perranet operation hold the POWER key down for 3 seconds during tum on until PERM is shown in the display KI 7000 UM 4 To change the batteries open the cover of the battery compartrent at the base of the instrurrert renove the batteries insert new ones check polarity and dose the cover again For operation of the instrument by extemal power use Kingfisher AC adaptor OPT103B WV DC 03 A The extemal power supply disconnects the batteries Suitable extemal power packs are easily available and must meet the following requirements Rated for local mains supply voltage amp safety requirements Regulated or unregulated DC output 6 12V at 300 mA max Connection polarity ve
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9. Support Introduction amp Applications General Safety Suntrary Light Source Safety Summary Battery Extemal Power Optical Connector Howto Use Getting Started amp Tuming On Autotest Operation Power Meter Manual Operation Light Source Manual Operation Storing amp Recalling Readings PC Interface O N U 10 11 14 17 19 21 Extemal Software Care of your Instrument Accuracy Considerations Specifications Definition of Tems Specifications Ordering Infomation Calibration amp Maintenance Performance Test Quick Reference Guide Power Meter Quick Reference Guide Light Source Quick Reference Guide One Way Loss Test Set Disdaimer amp Warranty Notes BEFORE READING FURTHER REFER TO THE CONTROL PANEL PICTURE IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL KI 7000 UM 4 0 oo 0 A 2 y Yo KI 7000 UM 4 Ws SERVICE 8 SUPPORT Applications Support Please visit vwwvki sher comau to see our comprehersive Application Notes witten to support our instrument users Our local agents are able to offer excellert applications advice in your language and time zone Otherwse if you are having difficulties please fea free to contat sales kinofisher comau for applications support Instrument Service Qualified personnel must performadustrent maintenance or repair of this product To obtain service e Contact your local Kingfisher Intemational distributor
10. are much worse than in single mode systens Optimum measurement repeatability wil be obtained by use of a standards compiat overfilled LED source and a mandrel wrap Power Meter A uncertainty affects power meter calibration This is significant with a Ge detector in the 1550 nm band eg gt 1560 nmin cold weather and an InGaAs detector in the 850 nm band where absolute errors of the order of 1 dB are possible Do not use a Ge detector at s around or above 1580 nm Only an InGaAs detector will be accurate at these s This sensitivity is why Ge detectors are used in 850 1300 nm multimode applications and why InGaAs detectors are used in high end singe mode applications This issue affects absolute power mreasurerrerts It may not significantiy affect attenuation KI 7000 UM 4 measurerrerts where the meter wes referenced to the sarre light source Ge power metes are inherertly nonlinear by about 0 04 dB Ge meters also have temperature dependent calibration drift at 1300 nm of typically 0 03 dB per 10 C Improved measurement stability on laser based systems is typically achieved by using an APC connector at the power meter interface Which reduces line reflections This is important when measuring small connector losses Light Source Light source power may dift Vhen 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
11. available software RS232 interface The connection details of the instrument and connecting cables are as follows Sone out of spec serial ports need a 10k resistor in te D connector across wires 1 amp 2 Wire 1 Screen Wire 2 Wire 3 Instumert J ack Plug Body Gnd Ring Tx Tip Rx 9 Pin D connector Pin 5 Gng Pin 2 RX Pin 3 TX for RS232 KI 7000 UM 4 Baud Rate The baud rate can be set to 0 3 0 6 12 24 48 9 6 19 2 and 38 4 Kbaud The defaut baud rate is 9 6 Kbaud To set the baud rate on the hidden keypad press SHIFT BAUD RATE then 4 to set the rete followed by SET At tum 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 Yn EXTERNAL SOFTWARE KITS PC softwere enables instument control and transfer of live or KITS is easily customised by intenmediate level users of MS Excel stored data to an Excel spreadsheet This is ideal for data logging and Notepad This is convenient to change language terminology or and reporting applications typical in field applications to add new reporting features Functions currently supported include e Live power meter display e Data logging with graph and statistical information e Label printing e Loss testing spreadsheet with direct did lt canc point data insertion or memory downloads e Two Way loss reporting by negng one directional meas
12. display KI 7000 UM 4 Output Power CW Test L Make sure that you satisfy the ervironmental conditions 2 Make sure all your connectors are clean 3 Connect the equipnert as shown in figure below Test set up for the Output Power Test Make sure that all Patch coros are fixed to the table and wont nove during measurements 4 Switch on the instturrerts 5 Set the Optical Power Meter to 1310 nm Y PERFORMANCE TEST e Set the DUT to 1310 nm Setting the automatically enables Make sure that you satisfy the ermronmental conditions the source Make sure all your connectors are dean 6 Note the value shown on the KI 76004 in the test report e Connect the equiprrert as shown on this page 7 Repeat this measurement list item5 with the DUT and the e Set the optical power meter to 1310 nm KI 76004 set to 155Onm e Setthe DUT A to 1310 nm Settingthe A automatically enables the Short Term Stability Test optional light source e Letthe unit wenmup for 15 minutes then note the power e Record the power every 30 seconds for 3 minutes e Calculate nax min values for stability lt O 1 dB Test set up for the Short Term Stability Test Make sure that all Patch coros are fixed to the table and wont move during Mmeasuremernts KI 7000 UM 4 y 46 PERFORMANCE TEST Centre amp Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional 1 Make sure that you satisfy the enmronrertal conditions 2 Make sure all you
13. display about 0 000B R The local reference rrethod is espedally useful for short distance testing and for testing patchlead loss since it gives the best accuracy Fis AUTOTEST OPERATION If Successive fibers are reconnected within an 8 second period then Autotest synchronisation is maintained and operation is faster After the 8 second period there is a small synchronising delay Autotest Selection Mode If the required regular testing uses fewer wevelendihs than the Instturrert has available then it may be conveniert to reduce the number of active Autotest wavelengths For example instead of the instumert rotating through 1310 1490 1550 1610 nm it can be set to test at 1310 1550 nmony Enter setup POWER SOURCE AUTOTEST not displayed on sareen Then Press to change Press AUTOTEST to viewthe in out status of each To togde In Out state for each Press SHIFT then AUTOTEST Autotest now operates only with X s selected as In To run this mode press SHIFT then AUTOTEST The settings will be retained at the next tum on KI 7000 UM 4 Simultaneous Autotest Measurement on two fibers Loss Test Sets support this as shown in the picture below Put each instrument into Autotest before connecting the patch leacds Note the results will be stored on both instumerts and then merged later so records managerrent needs extra care Use of PC Software with
14. during instrument tum on Power Meter not KI 74xx or KI 78xx instruments After instument tumon the power meter perfonrs a self calibration sequence and then disdlays absolute power in dm at the previously set If Hl or LO are displayed the input is out of range This power meter requires no warm up and no user adjustrrert of dark currert to achieve its spedfied performance Light Source not KI 7600 instruments After insturert tumon the lig source is always off Further Operator intervention is always required to tum on a source On the KI 770x and KI 780x series instumrents the light source requires a wanmup period at the set wavelength to achieve specified Stability On the KI 730x and KI 740x series instturerts the light source achieves specified stability without any warmup period Yi AUTOTEST OPERATION Autotest is the easy way to perform optical loss testing when an Autotest compatible source and meter or Loss Test Set are available Autotest perfonrs automated loss measurement and detection by data exchange between the light source and optical power meter It remains synchronised for about 8 seconds after disconnection to give the user time to change optical connections without re starting Autotest each time This provides productivity gains All Kingfisher Autotest equipnert is compatible Any Autotest source wil work with any Autotest meter or Loss Test Set as long as both have comp
15. in one operation GETTING STARTED TURNING ON This and following sections show you howto use your instrument To access the optical comedor grasp the top ridft comer of the instumert and pull off the cover The connector can be swivelled to improve access Check that an optical connector adaptor has been fitted Put the batteries into the instrurrert see Battery Power section To tum the instrurrert on press the POWER button The display will cone on displaying the finmwere version If the battery is low this will be indicated on the display with a battery symbol Press POVER again for 2 seconds to tum the instument off To stop the instument tuming off 10 minutes after the last key press press and hold POWER for 3 seconds during tum on On and then Pemi on the display indicates that the unit will stay on permanently These instturrerts have extra functions accessed via a hidden keypad to simdify training and support for inexperienced users To access this hidden keypad lift up the display cover The display cover can also be deaned easily at this point To disable or enable the buzzer press and hold down the SHIFT button for 3 seconds KI 7000 UM 4 Should the instrument fail to tum on the microprocessor may need re booting To do this remove the batteries and any other extemal power for at least 40 seconds To tum on all display segrrerts hold dom the left hand grey button under display
16. the source emitter press SOURCE The source is scrolled using L H eg 1310 1390 1550 1610 nm Off For the simplest level of operation the sequence is simply POWER SOURCE The active wavelength is shown on the right hand side of the display Source power level is at the left hand side of the disdlay Modulation frequency if relevant is atthe certer of the display To modulate the source press MOD and the modulation frequency is dsplayed Modulation is active only while the source is enabled To select a different modulation frequency press SOURCE KHz 4 scroll fromo0 27 KHz 1 KHz 2 kHz SET Laser Output Power Adjustment To adjust laser output power tum the laser on then select LEVEL 4 to adjust the level then SET This function does not operate in Autotest mode and is not available on LED sources KI 7000 UM 4 Visible Laser Operation KI7601A instrurrerts only The visible laser is a useful low skill fault finding tool The connector ferrule is fixed PC or APC however the connector style can be easily Changed refer to optical connector section on page 11 The visible laser works equally well on singende or multimode laser and works best over distances of less than 1km although the red light is generally visible at the fiber end up to about 5km The visible laser is dassified as Class 2 eye safe as long as magnifying devices are not used So do not use it wth inspection micros
17. typical drift vanm up and wth a specified level of retum loss Actual drift wil be vary between instumerts and test situations Most available laser sources except the KI 7300 Series One Way Loss Test Seb are sersitive to refledions Varying refledions 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 Due to emitter center uncertainty eg 20 nn fiber attenuation may vary with different light sources Voa ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS DWDM Loss and Power Measurements The DVVDM bands are typically wthin 1525 1610 nm For this application an InGaAs power meter detector gives much improved absolute accuracy compared to a Ge detedor Which is excessively sensitive to wavelength and ten perature above 1580 nm Since an InGaAs detector has a flat response across this wevelength region itis not necessary to precisely match an InGaAs power meter calibration wavelength to the measured wevelengh a single 1550 Nm calibration is usually adequate Testing loss at 1610 or 1625 nmis common since this represents the worst case attenuation in most systems High power InGaAs detectors may be required to measure the system power leva KI 7000 UM 4 CWDM Loss and Power Measurements The CWDM band is from 1270 1610 nm at 20 nm spacing however 1490 1610 nmis more common since it avoids the water absorption peak at about 1383 nm The most common ope
18. 0A H3B APC KI 7308A InGaAs KI 7308A InGaAs APC KI 7309A InGaAs KI 7309A InGaAs APC KI 7700 Series One Way Loss Test Set Basic Loss Test Set 850 nmLED PC Si Meter 850 1300 nnLED PC Ge Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC Ge Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC Ge Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser PC H3 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC H3 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser PC H5 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC H5 Meter KI 7300 No Warm up Loss Test Set 1310 1550 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1550 1610 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1550 1610 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC H3 Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC H3 Meter 1550 1610 nm laser PC H3 Meter 1550 1610 nm laser APC H3 Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser PC HS Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser APC HS Meter KI 7701 Si KI 7704 Ge KI 7722 Ge KI 7722 Ge APC KI 7722 InGaAs KI 7722 InGaAs APC KI 7722 H3B KI 7722 H3B APC KI 7725 H5 KI 7725 H5 APC KI 7308 InGaAs KI 7308 InGaAs APC KI 7306 InGaAs KI 7306 InGaAs APC KI 7308 HIS KI 7303 H3 APC KI 7306 H3 KI 7306 H3 APC KI 73010 FIS KI 73010 HS APC Nor Bold No longer available as New but technical support still available Y ORDERING INFORMATION Standard Accessories ST SC FC optical connector adaptors KITS so
19. 310 1550 nm 3 9 MV 10 mW 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 2 635 nm ImAN 1310 1550 nm 2nrW 381nW Note 1 Max 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 Max permissible CW output power is the highest optical power that is pemitted within the appropriate laser class Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power KI 7000 UM 4 Laser 8 LED Safety Classification In the USA LED laser sources specified by this data sheet are Classified as Class 1 according to 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 Intemationally the sane laser sources are classified as Class 1 according to IEC 60825 1 1998 WARNING Please pay attertion to the following laser safety wamings Optical power levels in fiber optic systerrs can cause permanert eye injury and damage to eyesight Never look into the end of an optical cable or connector which might be attached to an active source Do not enable a laser when there is no fibre attached to the optical output connector Optica magnifying instturrerts increase eye hazard Always disconnect the source before using an optical magnifier The laser module has a builtin safety droutry which will usually disable the optical output in the case of a fault condition however this cannot be guaranteed An equiprert assurance program is recommended to check for safe laser operation BATTERY 8
20. BS REL to show loss Use 4 to show one e only Press Hold to hold resume display update In this mode STORE stores the retained reading Autotest remains synchronised for 8 seconds after signal loss to allow quick connection change To exit Autotest remove test lead or tum off source for gt 8 seconds or on the Light Source press MENU x Quick Reference Guide KI 7300A 7700A Series One Way Loss Test Set Memory Store works in all modes however Recall or Clear only work in Source Meter or Retum Loss modes Clear all memory press both RECALL and CANCEL Simultaneously for 3 seconds dr wil display To store in next location press STORE To change next store location press SELECT 4 SET or MENU To recall press RECALL L H to saoll memory Use Abs Rel to see dB dBm values Hold down Abs Rel to see reference level Autotest memory recall also use 4 to sdect net wavelength To exit memory display press MENU Simple Light Source To tum on select POWER SOURCE then To change or tum off press KI 7000 UM 4 To activate modulation press Mod Modulation is cancelled in power meter mode To change modulation frequency while source is active press KHz E 4 SET or MENU To change laser power level while source is active press Level 4 SET or MENU Simple Power Meter To tum on amp select A press POWER POWER MET
21. ER to selectA If source is on power meter tracks source To set reference press ABS REL and hold Set Ref for 3 seconds 3 buzzer sounds Meter displays about 0 00 dBR To stop start display update press HOLD If a test tone is detected meter will display Hz To display linear mode press dBmWVL To display MAX MIN values press MAX MIN repeatedly Hold MAMIN to reset 3 buzzer sounds x CANCEL SET SELECT RECALL STORE MEMORY Shift RS232 Perm hid Es ICE 19 cc dBmR y e A SN Source Power Meru Modset Ref _Abs Re Rel i DISCLAIMER amp WARRANTY Infomretion in this manual is given in good faith for the benefit of the user It cannot be used as the basis for dais against Kingfisher Intemational or its representatives if acddertal damege or inconvenience results fromuse or attenpted repair of the equipment Kinofisher Intemational products are guaranteed against defective components and workmanship for a period of 3 years fromthe date of delivery unless specifically stated in the original purthase contract or agreerrert This warranty excludes optical connectors or incorrect use Opening the instument will invalidate the warranty Liability is limited solely to repair of the equipment KI 7000 UM 4 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kinofisher comau Website
22. ER Source then To set reference press ABS REL and hold SET REF for 3 seconds 3 buzzer sounds To stop start display update press HOLD If atest tone is detected meter will display Hz AUTOTEST OPERATION No user action is required for meter to enter Autotest mode Autotest Press Autotest on source and wait a few seconds To display one wavelength only on the power meter press the left side of 4 and again for the other wavelength Press right side of H twice to ext Autotest remains for 8 seconds after signal loss to allow quick connection change To exit autotest remove test lead for gt 8 seconds or on the Light Source press MENU KI 7000 UM 4 MANUAL OPERATION To tum on amp sedect wavelengih press POWER Power Meter L H To display linear mode press dBnAM To display MaxMin values press MAX MIN repeatedy Hold MAX MIN to reset 3 buzzer sounds MEMORY Enter Power Meter or Autotest modes first While in Autotest mode itis only possible to STORE To Clear all memory press RECALL and CANCEL Simultaneously for 3 seconds dr will display To store in next location press STORE To change next store location press SELECT 4 SET To recall press RECALL to scroll through data To exit memory display press CANCEL ADDITIONAL AUTOTEST MEMORY OPERATION To read or cancel memory first ext Autotest mode and enter Power Meter mode Autotest mem
23. NCE TEST Model KI 7600A Optical Power Meter Total Uncertainty Accuracy Test Test Wavelength Report No Setting Reference Minimum Spec Maximum Spec Number al 0 3 dB of Ref Measurement results 40 3 dB of Ref Note 1 This is for the KI 7600A InGaas For the KI 76004 Ge or H series instruments increase by 0 2 dB KI 7000 UM 4 10 00 dBm 20 00 dBm 30 00 dBm 40 00 dBm 50 00 dBm 10 30 dBm 20 30 dBm 30 30 dBm 40 30 dBm 50 30 dBm 9 70 dBm 19 70 dBm 29 70 dBm 39 70 dBm 49 70 dBm PERFORMANCE TEST Light Source Performance Test The performance test given in this section includes the Output Power CW Test Additionally it indudes as optional tests the Short Term Stability Test and the Centre and Bandwicth FWHM Test Perform each step in the order given using the corresponding test equipment Note Make sure that all optical connections are dry and dean DO NOT USE INDEX MATCHING OIL For deaning use the deaning instructions given in the Section Optical connector Make sure that all patch cords are fixed to the table so that they won t move during measurements Make sure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 21 3 M Relative humidity 45 to 75 To swtch on the equirert for perranert operation hold the POWER key down for 3 seconds during tum on until PERM is shown in the
24. No Yo PERFORMANCE TEST Description 1 Optical Power Meter 2 One Way Loss Test Set gt 4 5 7 8 9 10 Accessories Singemode Fiber 1 Connector Interfaces 1 KI 7000 UM 4 Model No Trace No KI 7600A KI 730xA Product OP TOGOG Cal Due Date PERFORMANCE TEST Model KI 730xA One Way Loss Test Set Output Power CW Test Report No a rr o Short Term Stability Test E E KI 7000 UM 4 dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm MaximumS pec 0 10 dBpp 004 dBpp typical 0 10 dBpp 004 dBpp typical 0 10 dBpp 004 dBpp typical 0 10 dBpp 004 dBpp typical 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical Y5 PERFORMANCE TEST Central amp Special Bandwidth FWHM Test optional E KI 730xA DUT A MinimumsSpec Measurerrert Results KI 7000 UM 4 1290 00 nm 1370 00 nm 1470 00 nm 1530 00 nm 1590 00 nm 3333 3 033333 MaximumS pec 1330 00 nm 1410 00 nm 1510 00 nm 1570 00 nm 1630 00 nm 6nm 3 nmtypical 6nm 3 nmtypical Gn 3 nmtyaical nm 3 nmtypical Gn 3 nmtypical Yo PERFORMANCE TEST KI 7000 UM 4 Y 53 Quick Reference Guide KI 7600A Series Optical Power Meter To remove interchangeable connector press button on back of case and pull off adaptor To tum on the instrument press POWER To defeat auto power off hold POVVER for 3 seconds at tum on until ON and Pemi are displayed To access hidden keypad pull up display cover Select POW
25. ON amp MAINTENANCE Opening the Instrument Caution Do not open unless the warranty has expired and you ae authorised to do so Opening the unit will invalidate any warranty daim This unit contains static sensitive devices Anti stetic handing procedures should be observed at all times when handling intemal d rcuits There are no intemal user adustrents Al calibration is performed without opening the instrurrert The optical sensor connector asserrbly is not user serviceable Procedure Use static protected procedures Remove the batteries and leave the battery cover open Pul open the optical connector covers Place the instrument face down on a soft mat and undo the 6 SCrews in the rear housing KI 7000 UM 4 The instrurrert can now be gently pulled apart The instumert wil corre into two halves joined by a ribbon cable The optical section is located in the upper half wth the microprocessor supply calibration constarts and controls in the lower half Hinged display cover removal can be done at this point The ribbon connector can be disengaged to completely separate the instrurrerts halves Further disasserrbly fromthis stage should be easily apparent to a technidan Re assemrbly is the reverse of the previous procedure Ensure that the ribbon cable connectors are properly secured so they cannot shake loose This wil be either a mouded rubber retainer or adhesive tape General electrical pararreters are a
26. One way loss at mitipe depending on the number of source A which match calibrated meter Bi directional testing is supported by KITS using successive neasurerrerts These instruments can also be used with KI 7000 Series Two Way loss test sets in which case the functionality wil be as above Loss Test Sets also support Autotest in loop back mode as shown in this picture KI 7000 UM 4 Reference Methods both local and remote reference methods are supported When setting the reference value use a test leads wth a similar fiber type to the system under test This is particularly important with multimode systems The number of test jumpers used when taking a reference is a function of test requrererts and standards compliance not the instumerts involved so this issue is beyond the scope of this manual Proceed as follows Remote Reference On each instument Connect the source port to the power meter port Select POWER AUTOTEST Abs Rell hold Set Ref for 3 seconds Meter displays about 0 00 dB R The remote reference mode is especially useful for long distance testing Note however that excess connector loss between the peitch lead and source port wil be added to the final loss nmeasurerrert so care should be taken to use test leads in good condition with dean connectors e Local Reference Connect the source port of both instrurrerts Select POWER AUTOTEST hold SET REF for 3 seconds Meters
27. aAs Power Meter Visible laser APC H3 Power Meter H3 Power Meter visible laser PC H3 Power Meter Visible laser APC Power Meter KI 7600 Series Ge Power Meter Ge Power Meter visible laser PC InGaAs Power Meter InGaAs Power Meter visible laser PC InGaAs Power Meter Visible laser APC FS Power Meter HS Power Meter visible laser PC HS Power Meter Visible laser APC KI 7600A Ge KI 7601A Ge KI 7600A InGaAs KI 7601A InGaAs KI 7601A InGaAs APC KI 7600A H3B KI 7601A H3B KI 7601A H3B APC KI 7600 Ge KI 7601 Ge KI 7600 InGaAs KI 7601 InGaAs KI 7601 InGaAs APC KI 7600 HS KI 7601 HS KI 7601 HS APC Nor bold No longer available as New but technical support still available KI 7000 UM 4 Light Source KI 7400 Series 1310 1550 nmlaser PC 1310 1550 nmlaser APC 1490 1610 nmlaser PC 1490 1610 nmlaser APC 1550 1610 nmlaser PC 1550 1610 nmlaser APC 1310 1390 1550 1610 nmlaser PC 1310 1390 1550 1610 nmlaser APC 1310 1490 1550 nmlaser PC 1310 1490 1550 nmlaser APC 1310 1490 1550 1610 nmlaser PC 1310 1490 1550 1610 nmlaser APC 1310 1550 1625 nmlaser PC 1310 1550 1625 nmlaser APC Light Source KI 7800 Series 850 1300 nm LED PC 850 nm LED amp 1310 nmlaser PC 850 nmLED 1310 1550 nmleser PC 850 nmLED PC 1310 1550 nmlaser APC 850 1300 nmLED 1310 1550 nmlase
28. atible wavelengths Initiate Autotest Operation Tum on the instturrert s and connect a test lead On the light source press AUTOTEST This is all that is required Altematively to enter Autotest Seledion Mode press SHIFT before pressing AUTOTEST see later description Power Meter The meter autorretically sets to the correct and displays the absolute power in dBm If a muti A light source is used the display rotates through all source wavelengths To display only one A ata time press 4 The transmitted power from the light source is displayed on the left hand side of the power meter display KI 7000 UM 4 If a multi A light source is used the altemating waevelengths ae shown in the top right hand side Press ABS REL to make the meter display relative power and reference level To take a reference under Autotest connect the light source and meter wth a test lead Set the source to Autotest mode and then press SET REF on the meter for 3 seconds This stores the reference at all relevart wavelengths To ext Autotest mode Either discomnect the optical test lead Or on the Light Source press MENU Then select Menu on the meter or weit 8 seconds for Autotest to timeout AS KI 7400 Light Source AUTOTEST OPERATION Loss Test Set Any sensible combination of Loss Test Set s or source and meter can be used as long as they are Autotest compatible Functionality wil be as follows
29. ccuracy Test 1 Make sure that you satisfy the environmental conditions 2 Make sure all your comnectors are dean 3 Connect the equipirert as shown in figure below fj 2 gt p E ea 7 d i 4 i L l y 8896 Y 8559 S m q KI 7600A KI 7010A KI 730xA Test setup for the Power Meter Acc Test e Make sure that all Patch coros are fixed to the table and that they will not move during neasurerrerts e Switchon all insturrerts e Seal insturers to 1310 nm x PERFORMANCE TEST Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the reference optical power meter displays 10 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 1 of the test report If the laser source is not powerful enough to give 10 00 dBm set the attenuator to 2 5 dB and correct the appropriate values in the test report Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the optical power meter displays 20 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 2 of the test report Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the optical power meter displays 30 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 3 of the test report Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the optical power meter displays 40 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 4 of the test report Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the optical power meter displays 50 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 5 of the test report Measure the DUT
30. copes or other magnifiers and do not stare into the light If the laser light is inserted into a faulty system the fault poirt will Glow red The laser is modulated at 2Hz to improve visibility The fault is generally visible through 3nmm patch lead jackets although some types do absorb lig so ths shoud be tested before proceeding It is also generally possible to locate faulty connectors in the sane wey Due to the variety of rreterals piores and construction types of cables and fiber systems successful use of this option is not guaranteed in all situations however it is a generally very useful craft tool To switch on the visible laser press POVER then SOURCE To stop modulation press MOD All other modulation frequencies can also be selected for use with tone detectors clip on probes etc To tum off the laser press L H Y STORING amp RECALLING READINGS Overview There are various ways of storing and recording cata Meter Reference Value The power rreter reference value for each A is stored in non volatile memory Itis dsplayed on the left of the display when in relative dB mode Meter Display Hold To hold the display at its Currert value press HOLD Press HOLD again to continue updating the display Automatic MAX MIN Recording To display the minimum and raxinum power meter value over a period access the hidden keypad and press MAX MIN The display will show the meximum and minimum values in
31. e Look at vwwm kinofisher comau to find distributor details fromthe Contact Us section or to get a Service Request Form from the Support page e Cortact our office at Tel 61 39757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 e Email sales kinofisher comau KI 7000 UM 4 Before retuming equiprrert to Kinofisher for Service or Calibration please obtain and complete a Service Request Form on our web site WW kingfisher comau Kinofisher offers a fixed price repair service to avoid delays and minimise disruption for our customers For the staff at our fully equipped service and calibration center it is their pleasure to keep your equiprert perfonming at its very best Yi INTRODUCTION amp APPLICATIONS General The KI 7000 Series Optical Power Meters Optical Light Sources and Ore Way Loss Test Sets are used to test all types of fiber optic systems e Tx Rxabsolute power levels in dBm e Optical loss in dB at upto 4 simutaneously e Continuty testing with the test tone features e Visible Fault Locator on the KI 7601A Power Meter e Full CVVIOM DVVDM and out of band testing capability e Options for singende multimode and PCS fiber types e Telecom construction or maintenance CATV LAN and R amp D applications e Quality assurance and acceptance testing e Automated testing using extemal PC softwere Tre instuments offer an exceptional level of convenience and productivity in these applications and are for use by installers tedmic
32. e Total Uncertainty Spedfication wich coves the ful terpeaue measurerrert and comector range and a NATA traceable calibration certificate is supplied Warm up period range changing delays and user dark current zeroing are all eliminated 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 can be performed using the mex nin recording function The display can show dBm dB and linear units and can be put on hold for conveniert data recording Standard power meters work with fiber core diameter up to 100 micron with both PC and APC polish connectors The Ge detector is the most common detector for general use Various detector options indude Germanium Ge Indium Gallium Arsenice InGaAs Silicon Si and various attenuated versions Calibrations are available from 600 1650 nm and power levels from 427 to 70 dBm KI 7000 UM 4 Calibrations cover all popular application wavelengths and CV VDM calibrations are available from1270 1610 nm in 20 nmincrements The KI 7601A power meter range includes a 635 nmwusible laser for extra convenience when locating faults Light Source Multi wavelength sources have switchable wavelengths through one port which makes operation faster Laser sources are used for testing singe mode fiber systems LED sources at
33. e meter to ensure source drift is within limits Remove the programming shut and place a new sticker over the aperture CALIBRATION amp MAINTENANCE Light Source The emitter power level can be reclibraeted and the current Checked CAUTION Use of contols or adjustrerts or perforrence of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Required are a power nee wth appopiae calibrated A singlerrode test leads an anti tamper label and a 2 54 nm 071 programming jumper Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current valicity e Connect a calibrated power meter wth a known good patch lead the patch lead loss fonrs part of the calibration condition e Press and hold SOURCE then press LEVEL The display will now show the expected power level cal factor main display and laser current in mA top right Note the existing values for future reference Set meter to match e Adjust the 4 button to change the source output level to natch the displayed level on the source display or re enter a known cal factor The laser current can not go above a level that has been set for the individual laser during manufacture KI 7000 UM 4 Note the new calibration values and laser curert for future reference then press SET to store and ext or CANCEL to exit Remove the programming shut and place a new sticker over the aperture 36 CALIBRATI
34. eading for 2 minutes Recording feature for stability testing CW 0 27 1 2 KHz 2 square weve Visible Source KI7601 2 Hz 0 27 1 2 KHz 1300 nmLED power into SMF gt 40 dBm adjustable over 6 GB in 0 01 dB increrrerts Reconnection repeatability 0 1 dB 95 confidence Yo SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter KI 7600A Detector Response Type nm Ge 600 1650 InGaAs 800 1700 H3B 800 1700 InGaAs 15 15 820 850 280 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 820 850 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 1300 1310 1550 1270 1290 1330 1350 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 1510 1530 1570 1590 1610 1625 Note 1 Mid range linearity excludes top 3 dB and bottom 110 GB of range Note 2 Calibration condition non coherent light 35 5dBm 23 1 C 1nm 10 3nmFWHM PC ceranic connector 100 UL mfiber Note 3 Includes contributions due to varying optical connector types calibration uncertainty full temperature dynanic range and fiber type up to 200 umcore diameter Note 4 H3B can sustain the damage level for 2 minutes Power Meter KI 7600 Detector Response A Type nm Ge 600 1600 InGaAs 800 1700 H3 800 1700 InGaAs 980 1660 Calibration A nm 650 850 1300 1310 1550 1590 1610 1625
35. ence press SET REF for 3 seconds o When in relative mode the reference value is displayed on the left hand side of the display KI 7000 UM 4 To toggle log linear display mode access the hidden keypad and press ABM To display mninumand mexinumvalues over a period access the hidden keypad and press MAXMIN The display shows Max Min values in sequence Press MAX MIN for 3 seconds to restart the recording process This fundion reses autorratically when instrument parameters are altered This is a handy data logging function for field use If the meter detects a test tone between 150 Hz and 9999 Hz the display will change to show the actual measured modulation frequency in Hz If a standard tone is detected eg 270 Hz 1 KHz 2 KHz a buzzer will sound This is useful for fiber identification and signalling The meter can also be used to check the actual modulation frequency of test sources between 150 Hz and 9999 Hz To measure the operational power level in a fiber optic system the rreter 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 LIGHT SOURCE OPERATION This mode of operation is tyacally used to operate the emitter to perform continuity testing with the test tone generator or if an Autotest compatible power meter is not available After instument tum on the display shows source off To tum on
36. fingers since body oils and dirt can impair connector performance CAUTION Do not use damaged or incompatible connectors Do not atten pt to clean an optical interface wth anything hard that could scratch Glass or permanent instrurrent damage may occur Do not atten pt to clean any connector when a very high power level eg gt O dBm is being enitted This is a dangerous work practice and above about HO dBm can result in perrenert connector Carrage Power Meter The gass power meter interface does not make contact with the Inserted connector there is a slight air gap Therefore it will not wear and only needs occasional cleaning KI 7000 UM 4 To dean the interface first remove the interchangeable adaptor to access the Gass interface Use a Stick ste comedor deaner for 125 mm LC or MU connectors to dean the dass end face and remove any dit Altematively a soft brush alcohol air can or Blu Tec are appropriate Light Source Be amare of and observe relevat optical safety requirement procedures Disable all sources when cleaning optical interfaces Preferred Procedures Blow away any dust or dirt wth compressed air If this is not suffidert then dean the interface by rubbing a lintfree lens doth over the surface using small circular movemnents Also available are excellent stick type fiber optic connector cleaners that enable cleaning without rening the adaptor These clean both the adaptor and end face
37. ftware and cable manual batteries AA to C size battery converter NATA traceable Calibration certificates carry strap leather pouch amp protective holster Optical Connectors These instturrerts have interchangeable optical conmectors The power meter works wth both PC and APC comectors The light source ferrule type is fixed and custorrer specified as either PC or APC Green is associated wth APC connectors Order any number of additional adaptors Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors E2000 LSH blue OPTO60 SMA 905 906 OPT082 E2000 LSH green OPTO60G Universal 125mm LSA DIN 47256 OPTO71 Universal 2 5nm OPTOS1 LC F3000 OPTO72 Metal Free OPTO90 MU OPTOSO To order metal free connector specify connector style OPTOSO KI 7000 UM 4 Optional Accessories Power Pack 90 240V IEC Carry case 2 instumnents USB RS232 converter LED Source Standards Compliance Option TIMEC standard compliance for LED sources CPR and 50um fiber Including 50 Um imendrel wap Output power tolerance 3 dB TIMEC standard compliance for LED sources CPR and 62 5 um fiber Including 62 5 Umimendrel wrap Output power tolerance 3 dB OPT103B OPT153 OPT188 OPTO91 Please visit our web site at wwwkinogfisher comau for other fiber optic test instruments ye CALIBRATION amp MAINTENANCE See section Getting Started amp Tuming Or to Re boot the microprocessor Tum on all dsplay segrerts There are no i
38. ians and engineers They feature supeb measurement confidence ease of use and reduced cost of ownership KI 7000 UM 4 The interchangeable optical connectors are drop protected during use are dust protected by a snap on cover and are easily disasserrbled for deaning A wide variety of connector styles are available indude LC MU and interchangeable connector styles Autotest mode on both source and meter enables automatic muiti wavelength detection for attenuation measurement These instturrerts feature very long battery life of 360 hours for the meter and 190 hours for the source The insturents have shock absorbert comes and a tough polycarbonate housing which has passed extensive drop testing Calibration can be perforred by any sutably equipped laboratory without opening the instumert The recommended recalibration cycle is 3 years PC reporting softwere allows real time instrument contol amp data download and is easily customised to suit most languages and reporting requirements Real tine display data logging and label printing functions are induded An altemative range of instturrerts is available featuring higher productivity Two Way testing and Retum Loss testing Please refer to the KI 734x KI 774x range The range of insttumerts in this manual can perform Two Way loss testing using a two step process Y INTRODUCTION amp APPLICATIONS Power Meter Superior measurement confidence is achieved wth a uniqu
39. ility of measurerert eros Universal adaptors are not recommended for general use with sources since unstable measurements are likely Always clean the meting comedor tip and ferrule before rreting using approved matenals KI 7000 UM 4 Power Meter A power meter can be used with both PC and APC connector styles Bare fiber adaptors must achieve fiber eccentricity of 100 microns and an end tolerance of 300 maons relative to the ferde end Preferred bare fiber adaptors consist of a comedor with fiber retention device For regular work with bare fibers itis preferable to use an altemative arrangerrert such as a multinode piotail wth a vqooe or mechanical splice CAUTION Do not scratch the detector lens with glass fiber end when using bare fiber adaptors or the instrurrert wil be permanently damaged Light Source A light source can be used with either PC or APC connectors This is determined when ordering the instumert and can oy be changed by a service centre CAUTION The use of bare fiber adaptors with the source is not recommended as pemmanent instrument darrage will occur and very unstable messurements are likely Y OPTICAL CONNECTOR When not in use keep the test port and comectors covered and away fromdust The supplied standard adagos do not cause neal dust contaninaton Connector contamination can cause connector failure and fiber fuse at very high power levels Do not touch connector tips with your
40. n it Safety Kinofisher instruvrernts contain no hazardous optical or electrical itens The folowing infomration is for your reference Vhen using ths equprrert optica safety precautions should be observed KI 7000 UM 4 commrersurate with the maximum available source power since most of this power can also be coupled out of the instrument This instturrert is manufactured under an ISOS9001 approved Quality System and confonrs to CE Mark EMC specifications Kingfisher Intemational mairtains an ongoing program of product and process inproverrert and reserves the not to improve or arrend specifications without notice WARNING Optical Safety When Using high power Optical safety requirements at high power levels MUST be observed or eye darrece is likely Organisations and users operating wth these power levels MUST detemine and observe relevant safety precautions Which are beyond the scope of this manual LIGHT SOURCE SAFETY SUMMARY Laser amp LED Safety Information Laser Fabery Perot or DFB Semiconductor Laser A 635 nm 1270 1625 nm LED Surface emitting Semiconductor LED A 850 1300 100 nm Max CVV output povvert lt 1 MAV Minimumbeamwaeist diameter 9 um MinimumNurrerical Aperture 0 1 Laser Class according to IEC 60825 1 1998 Intemational amp 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm Class 2 850 1625 nm Class 1 MaximumPermissible Levels for various standards amp wavelengths IEC 60825 1 1998 2 635 mm ImAN 1
41. nd reference values press ABS REL To show a second A press L H Hold down M H for accelerated navigation Erase A full memory is indicated by a repeating buzzer To Clear all stored data press RECALL amp CANCEL simultaneously for 3 seconds The display shows dr Memory Capacity For instruments wth finmware version 5 00 or later the display type is indicated during tum on For example 12 5 00 is a type 2 display Type 1 display Capacity 845 two readings displayed in the following docks KI 7000 UM 4 Display Memory No Identifier Sequence 1 19 mm i 200 1990 steps f 10 mem 20 378 119 630303 OD 3798 57 200 1990 steps of10 ID 578 756 Total Memory ypeldspla _ BB Type 2 display Memory capacity is determined by the configuration of your insturert The followng illustrates the working capacity of various configurations One Way 41 1962 readings in Autotest Two Wey 24 1269 readings Two Way 3A 874 readings Two Way 4A 667 readings For example the memory capacity for a Loss Test Set is 1 962 for 4 A readings So the combined capacity of an instrurrert pair is 3 924 AX readings For very high fiber court cables it would be more sensible to work directly into the KITS PC softwere ye PC INTERFACE The PC interface can be used to access and control the instrurrert from an extemal computer All functions can be accessed rerrotely See next pages for
42. ntemal user adjustrents Calibration is perfonred without opening the instrument All Calibrations To enable calibration mode open the battery compartrent remove the anti tan per label and insert a 2 54 nm 0 1 pitch programming shunt Manipulation of the shunt is easier wth needle nose pliers The instrument will display CAL installed options View Inside Battery Compartment Known calibration constants can be re entered directly without using other equiprrent This is useful in case did calibration constarts are to be put back KI 7000 UM 4 Before conmendng calibration e Clean all connectors very carefully e Ensure that all devices have been at a stable roomtenperature for over an hour and that the light source is fully vanred up at the to be calibrated e Ensure that all instelled batteries are good e When calibration is complete remove the calibration shurt and place an anti tamper label over the aperture in the battery compartirert e Dono forget to update your calibration records and schedule the next due date System Rollback fromversion 5 0 If in te evert of worg calibration constarts being entered and stored or the instrurrert becoming otherwise corrupted all factory settings can be restored by the following method To restore all factory settings first enter CAL mode then press and hold RECALL MEMORY for 3 seconds CALIBRATION amp MAINTENANCE Power Meter Calibration is a t
43. nty at Reference Conditions The uncertainty for the specified set of reference conditions which indudes all uncertainties in the calibration chain fromthe national laboratory to the test meter connectors and test leads must be absdutely dean and undamaged Reference conditions are the conditions during the responsivity Calibration Total Uncertainty The uncertainty for a specified set of operating conditions which includes noise and drift connectors and test leads must be absolutely dean and undamaged Autotest Sensitivity The power level below which Autotest does not work Light Source Output Power The CW output power at the specified at the end of a reference cable Power Uncertainty Repeatability The uncertainty in power level at the end of a reference cable KI 7000 UM 4 Short Long Term Power Stability In CW mode the uncertainty of the power level observed over a given time compared to the mean power during this time Measured wth an averaging optical power meter a 9125 or 62 5 umfiber at constart temperature and within a specified temperature window Centre The representing the centre of mess of the seleded peaks A w 1 PJZ P Where P and are the power and A of each spectral component and P is the total power Spectral Bandwidth FVVAM ful width at half the mexnmun Describes the spectral width of the half power points of the laser assuming a Gaussian envelope of the spectral
44. ory use H to scroll wavelengths VISIBLE LASER OPTION Select POWER SOURCE To stop modulation press MOD To tum off laser press Yo KI 7000 UM 4 RS232 Perm ERA les Set Ref ADSR Rel Fa de x Quick Reference Guide KI 7400A 7800A Series Optical Light Source o To remove interchangeable connector press button on back of case and pull adaptor e Totum on the instturert press POWER e To defeat auto power off hold down POWER for 3 seconds at tum on until On and Pemi are displayed e Low battery is indicated with a battery syrbd e Toaccess hidden keypad pull up display cover MANUAL OPERATION o Select POWER Source then e Tochange wavelength press F H e 8 To activate modulation press Mod e To change modulation frequency while source is active press KHz M SET o To change laser power level while source is active press LEVEL 4 SET AUTOTEST OPERATION o For Autotest operation an Autotest compatible power meter or loss test set is required KI 7000 UM 4 To start Autotest On the light source press Autotest and wait a few seconds No user action is required from the power meter side Autotest remains for 8 seconds in the Power Meter display after signal loss to allow quick connection change To exit autotest remove test lead for gt 8 seconds or press MENU MEMORY Enter Source mode first To Clear all memory press both
45. pin Rechargeable batteries must be removed for charging by an extemal Charger Do not use lithium batteries or other batteries wth a nominal voltage greater than L8 V The instumert may be damaged Protect our ermronrrert Sone batteries notably nickel cadmiuny contain toxic heavy rretals so please dispose of them by retuming them to a recyding centre Batteries purchased from Kingfisher agents can be retumed to themfor appropriate disposal OPTICAL CONNECTOR The optical port is mounted on a swivel which allows the connector to be angled outwaras for accessibility and then pushed back and covered with the snap cover to provide dirt and drop protection To install an adaptor align the locating slot on the side of the through adaptor with that on the instumert connector and press it on To remove an adaptor on the latest model of these instrurrests press the release button on the back of the instumert and then pull Off the adaptor It is easier to pull off the adaptor wth a test lead in place since this gives better grip On older mode s without the release button move the connector port to its midway point then pull off the adaptor Different styles of connector adaptor can be easily fitted by the user ST SC FC MU LC F3000 E2000 LSH and LSA DIN SMA For the power meter 2 5 mm amp 1 25 nm universal adaptors are available However we recontrend that these are not so convenient for regular use due to the possib
46. power distribution The half power points are those where the power spectral density is one half of the peak amplitude of the Gaussian ane tz T AA Edi E D center dota AA eww T MA A Ps and where e center wavelength of laser diode in vacuum P a P total power in watts P power of i longitudinal mode wavelength of longitudinal mode in vacuum M mtiplication factor for a source with a Gaussian envelope M 2 35 for other types of spectra use M 2 35 as well Wa SPECIHCATIONS General Specifications Size Weight Operating Storage Power Hidden Keypad Power Meter Calibration Display Resolution KI 7000 UM 4 190 x 130 x 70 nm 7 5 x5 1 x 28 500 am 11 lb Shipping 15 Kg 33 lb 15 to 55 C 25 to 70 C 2 alkaline C cells 7 6 A or 2 AN cells using supplied adaptor or extemal KW DC wth 25 nm e pn Selectable autooff and low battery indicator and back lit display Polycarbonate 1 meter drop tested For setting advanced functions 3 5 nmijack connector 0 3 38 4 K baud Perforred without opening instumert Recommended calibration cycle Every 3 yeers 4 digit high contrast LCD Log 0 01 CB Linear 3 digits 100 999 or 0 01 nw Tone detection Damage level Max Min Light Source Modulation LED Power Laser Power 150 9999 Hz H Si Ge InGaAs gt 15 dBm above the max reading H2 H3 gt 43 dBm above the max r
47. r PC 850 1300 MLED PC 1310 1550 nmlaser APC KI 7402 KI 7402 APC KI 74012 KI 74012 APC KI 7406 KI 7406 APC KI 7426 KI 7426 APC KI 7427 KI 7427 APC KI 7428 KI 7428 APC KI 74010 KI 74010 APC KI 7803 KI 7804 KI 7823 KI 7823 PC APC KI 7824 KI 7824 PC APC ORDERING INFORMATION KI 7300A Series One Way Loss Test Set No Wamrup Loss Test Set 1310 1550 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser PC H3 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC H3 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser PC H5 Meter 1310 1550 nmlaser APC H5 Meter 1490 1610 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1490 1610 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1550 1610 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1550 1610 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1610 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1610 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1610 nmlaser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1610 nmlaser APC InGaAs Meter KI 7000 UM 4 KI 7303A InGaAs KI 7303A InGaAs APC KI 7303A H3B KI 7303A H3B APC KI 7303A H5 KI 7303A H5 APC KI 73012A InGaAs KI 73012A InGaAs APC KI 7306A InGaAs KI 7306A InGaAs APC KI 7307A InGaAs KI 7307A InGaAs APC KI 73010A H3B KI 7301
48. r comectors are dean 3 Connect the equiprrert as shown in figure below 8100041 Test setup for the centre A and spectral bandwidth KI 7000 UM 4 Make sure that all Patch coros are fixed to the table and wont nove during measurements 4 Switch on the instumerts and allow to fully warmup Set the DUT to 1310mm Setting the automatically enables the Source On the OSA press the Instr Preset key Press Auto Meas and weit until End of Automeasure is displayed Choose User and select the type of source to be measured FP for Fabry Perot laser 5 Toshowthe display in linear mode a Press Menu b Press And on the left side of the display c Press Linear onthe ngt side of the dsplay 6 To ensure interference free reading of the display it is advisable to stop the repeating calculations Press User Press Singe Sweep PERFORMANCE TEST If the trace on the display is not clear you can change resolution by using the span key 7 Fromthe displayed neasurerrerts check and note the values for mean Centre and FWHM Spectral Bandwidth in the test report 8 Repeat the test wth the DUT set to additional Ns KI 7000 UM 4 PERFORMANCE TEST Model KI 730xA One Way Loss Test Set Serial No Options Fimnare Rev Test Facility Perfonred by Special Notes KI 7000 UM 4 Date Arrbiert Temperature Relative Humidty Line Frequency Customer Report
49. r destruction of part or all of KI 7000 UM 4 the product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sion until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Safety Symbols 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 darrage 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 shiprert for completeness and verified the instumert both mechanically and electrically The Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the instturrent If the contents are incomplete mechanical danrage or defect is apparent or if an instumert does not pass the operators Checks notify the nearest Sales Service Office see page 4 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY WARNING You MUST reum insturrerts wth rmelfundions to a Service Center for repair and calibration see page 4 Operating Environment The range of Kinofisher equipments covered by this manual can be operated at tenqperatures between 15 C and 455 C and at relative humidity of lt 95 Ya Storage amp Shipment The range of Kinofisher equipments covered by this manual can be stored or shipped at temperatures between 25 C and 70 C and at relative humidity of less than Protect the units from ten perature extrerres that may cause condensation withi
50. ransfer process It is perforred by setting Up a singende laser source at a stable but nonatiticel power level between 10 and 30 dBm and adjusting the meter reading to be the sane value as that shown by a reference meter Required are a laser light source with accurate calibrated and good power stability a power meter wth appropriate calibrated sindlerrode test leads an anti tamper label and a 2 54 nm O T programming jumper Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current valicity Record the existing calibration offsets as follows Put the instturrert into calibration mode Press POWER METER then EH to set the and then MAX MIN twice to display the offset Note the offset dom for each J Reenter or adjust known offsets at this point or calibrate the meter at the sdected as follows Measure and record the source power using the reference meter KI 7000 UM 4 Transfer the sane power level to the meter to be celibrated set MAXMIN to display power then 4 to adjust the reading to match the noted reference reading Note The optical power is measured only when ertering this mode It is not continuously updated version 5 00 will continuously update the measured optical power Set MAX MIN to read and note the new stored calibrated offsets then press SET to store and ext or CANCEL to ext without storing new values Go back and check the source power with the referenc
51. rating wavelengths for FTTH PON systerrs are currently 1310 1490 1550 nm The points raised about InGaAs and Ge detectors for D VDM also apply with the additional issue that Because of the broad operating wavelengths encountered the power meter calibration wavelength needs to be meitched to the measured wavelength or absolute errors may be excessive Mary systarrs are measured at 1390 nmto test for the water peak and at 1625 nmto measure the high end attenuation limt At 1625 nm the fiber attenuation is actually very sersitive to wavelength since the silica infra red absorption zone is reached So the wavelength tolerance of this particular laser is a major issue especially since many older source instrurrerts have a tolerance of 30 nm Yo ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS 1 24 0 8 0 6 0 4 Relative Responsivity A W 0 2 850 nm 1300 1310 nm 1550 nm J Si 0 10 Ge 0 46 0 06 1 00 InGaAs 1 30 dB 0 01 dB 0 05 dB Typical Power Meter Uncertainty dB due to 30 nm wavelength tolerance Power Meter Wavelength Dependence PHI 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 Wavelength nm 1600 1700 KI 7000 UM 4 Yo SPECIFICATIONS DEFINITION OF TERMS Power Meter Power Range The range of input powers for which the instrurrert can be used Maximum Input Power The inout power not to be exceeded to avoid destroying the instrument Uncertai
52. ry changes in the specificatons due to manufactuing changes design or traceability to NATA will be covered in a manual change supplement or revised manual Such specifications supersede any that were previously published PERFORMANCE TEST Table 1 Required Equipment Kingfisher Instrument Accessory Recommended Required Alternative Model Characteristics Model Optical Light Source KI 7400 KI 7800 Optical Power Meter KI 7700 Optical Attenuator KI 7010 Connector Interfaces ST FC o SC Sindlerroce Fiber FC Connector Adaptor For optional test only Optical SpedrumAnalyzer 71452B 8164A B Connector Adaptors Sindlerroce Fiber KI 7000 UM 4 39 PERFORMANCE TEST Power Meter Perfonmance Test The performance test given in this section includes the Power Meter Accuracy Test Perform each step in the order given using the corresponding test equipment Note Make sure that all optical connections are dry and clean DO NOT USE INDEX MATCHING OIL For cleaning use the cleaning Instructions given in the section Optical Connector Make sure that all patch coros are fixed to the table so that they won t move during measurements Make sure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 21 3 M Relative humidity 45 to 75 To switch on the equiprert for penanet operation hold the POWER key down for 3 seconds during tum on until PERM is shown in the display KI 7000 UM 4 Power Meter A
53. s follows Vss to GND 3V3 Vss 3V3 battery power down current about 0 2 mA active power meter current about 20 mA 37 PERFORMANCE TEST All tests can be perfomred without access to the interior of the insturert The test equipment given corresponds to tests camed out with FC PC connectors on the DUT device under test Equipment Required Equiprrert required for the performance test is listed Any equipment that satisfies the critical spedfications of the equipmert 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 ths test procedure It is recommended that you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test Since the test limits and set up information are printed on the Test Record for easy reference the record can also be used as an abbreviated test procedure if you are already familiar wth the test procedures The Test Record can also be used as a penranent record and may be reproduced without witten pemission from Kingfisher Intemational KI 7000 UM 4 Test Failure If he equipment under test fails any perfonmance test retum the instumert to the nearest Sales Sevice Office for repair Instrument Specification Specifications are the performance characteristics of the instument that are certified and are the limits against which the equipment under test can be tested A
54. sequence Press MAX MIN for 3 seconds to re set The function resets when insturert parameters are altered Note This function records dnft but may not accurately record transierts faster than about 1 Hz due to the integrating data converter User Memory The nonvolatile user memory stores test data which can then be displayed or downloaded to an Excel spreadsheet in the KITS KI 7000 UM 4 softwere The user rremory is unaffeded by removal of batteries or other power sources One Way Autotest Data is stored as follows For each A dBm dB R reference dBm source dBm source s n Power Meter Data is stored as follows dBm dB reference dBm Source Data is stored as follows Norrinal output dBm Operation Operation is va the hidden keypad To display the curent merrory location press SELECT and then view the location at the top right CANCEL to ext Store To store in the next location press STORE The display shows busy while a new data set is measured amp stored Altematively in Hold mode existing data will be stored To store data starting at a particular location or over wite a record press SELECT L H to seed a memory location SET and STORE to store the dsplayed data Yo STORING amp RECALLING READINGS Recall TO recall data exit Autotest if relevart In Autotest mode data can only be stored To read from any location press RECALL and 4 To display the relative a
55. urements KI 7000 UM 4 Y 22 CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT e Followthe drections in this manual on optical connector care e Clean the instumert case using alcohol or other non solvent deaning agents Acetone or other active solvents may damage e Useonyh liby sealed alkaline batteries se only high quality s alkaline es ees e Dun prolonged storage remove batteries to eliminate the oo de of aidl dl e The instrurrert housing is made of tough polycarbonate material possibili add leakage b with impact absorbing rubberised comer features and is e During storage and transport keep the insturrert in its carry therefore drop resistart case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture e Power Meter e The instturrert is resistart to nonmal dust and moisture however It is not wetenproof If moisture gets into the instrurrent dry it out carefully before using it again e Limit an InGaAs or Ge power meter input to 15 dBm above the max reading e Limit the H3 power meter input to lt 430 dBmfor 2 minutes e Where possible keep instrument away fromstong sunlight KI 7000 UM 4 Y 23 ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS All Measurements Keep optical comedos dean and in good condition APC connectors wil generally provide improved power stability on singe mode systers To reduce the effect of polarisation changes the system should be neat coiled and physically stable In muitimode systers modal noise and general uncertainty
56. y Canada ICES 001 1998 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 2064 1 Safety IEC 61010 1 2001 EN 61010 1 2001 Canada CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 1992 USA UL 3111 1 1994 IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 EN6082 1994 A11 1996 FDA CFR 21 part 1040 10 FDA Accession No 7300 Series 0220392 7400 Series 9922312 xx 7601 Series 0220393 7700 Series 0220391 7800 Series 9922470 xx Supplemental Information The product was tested in a typical configuration with Kingfisher International test systems Hua Eta 2007 an 11 Bruce Robertson AS Date Name Technical Director Title For further information please contact your local Kingfisher International sales office agent or distributor Revision C Issue Date 2007 an 11 OPERATOR MANUAL KI 7000 SERIES Optical Power Meter Optical Light Source Optical Loss Test Set Congratulations on your purchase of your Kingfisher instrument It has been engineered to provide the best possible reiiabllity convenience and perforrance To get the best use from your equipment and ensure its safe operation please spend a few minutes to read this manual For hints and tips from experts refer to our Application Notes on VWwWwW ki sher comau AN Y QUALITY WORLD RECOGMISED ey amp TEM ACCREDITATION PAUL AAA CERTIFIED Made in Australia Intemational Patents Granted Copyright Kinofisher Intemational Pty Ltd 4 Edition J anuary 2007 iu pi Ma PL KI 7000 UM 4 Y CONTENTS Service amp
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