User Manual - Kingfisher International
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1. KI7300 7700 Series Loss Test Set KI7400 7800 Series Light Source KI7600 Series Power Meter OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY GFISHER INTERNATIONAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO IEC 17050 2004 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 Optical Loss Test Set Light Source Power Meter Model Number KI7300 7700 Series KI7400 7800 Series KI7600 Series Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product s comply with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives 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 EC 60529 2001 EN 60529 1993 A1 2003 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures Optical Loss Test Set and Power Meter conform to EC 61315 2005 Calibration of fibre optic power meters Limit2. 7827 KI7827C KI78010C KI78010C APC KI78011C KI78011C KI78016C KI78016C ORDERING INFORMATION KI7300C Series Loss Test Set 1310 1550 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nm laser InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC H3B Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC H3B Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC H5 Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC H5 Meter 1490 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1490 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nm laser InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 7000 UM 5 KI7303C InGaAs KI7303C InGaAs APC KI7303C H3B KI7303C H3B APC KI7303C H5 KI7303C H5 APC KI73014C InGaAs KI73014C InGaAs APC KI73013C InGaAs KI73013C InGaAs APC KI7307C InGaAs KI7307C InGaAs APC KI73010C InGaAs KI73010C InGaAs APC 73015 InGaAs 73015 InGaAs APC KI73016C InGaAs 73016 InGaAs APC KI7700C Series Loss Test Set 850 nm LED PC Si Meter 850 1300 nm LED PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550
3. USE INDEX MATCHING OIL For cleaning use the cleaning instructions given in the section Optical Connector Make sure that all patch cords are fixed to the table so that they won t move during measurements Ensure that the ambient conditions are in the following ranges Temperature 21 3 Relative humidity 45 to 75 a PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Power Meter Section Accuracy Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5 9 1 i o a hu y N 2 gt 4 2 1 FA X TESSSI y N gt y N LTS Power Meter Attenuator Source Figure 5 Test set up for the Power Meter section Accuracy Test 2 Switch on all instruments 3 Set all instruments to 1310 nm 7000 UM 5 Change the attenuation of the attenuator until the reference power meter displays 10 00 dBm Note the attenuator setting in setting 1 of Table 4 If the light source is not powerful enough to give 4 00 dBm set the attenuator to 2 5 dB and correct the appropriate values in the test report Repeat the above for reference power meter readings of 20dBm 30 dBm 40 dBm and 50 dBm last reading not relevant to H series power meters Measure the DUT Re connect the attenuator output cable to the DUT power meter port and select the 1310nm on 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
4. 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 malfunctioning instrument to an authorised 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 between 15 C and 55 C and at relative humidity of lt 95 Storage amp 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 units from temperature extremes that may cause condensation within it Safety Power Meter 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 7000 UM 5 WARNING Observe optical safety when using high
5. and linear units and can be put on hold for convenient data recording Standard power meters work with fiber core diameter up to 200 micron with both PC and APC polish connectors Various detector options include Indium Gallium Arsenide InGaAs Silicon Si and its attenuated versions The InGaAs detector is the most common detector for general use Power meter calibration options are available from 635 nm to 1650 nm which cover all popular application wavelengths including CWDM calibrations from 1270nm to 1610nm in 20 nm increments Power range is from 27dBm to 70dBm 7000 UM 5 The KI7601C power meter range includes a 635 nm visible laser for extra convenience when locating faults Optical Light Source Multi wavelength sources have switchable wavelengths through one port which makes operation faster Laser sources at 1310 1390 1490 1550 1610 1625 are used for testing single mode fiber systems LED sources at 850 1300 nm are used for testing multimode fiber systems The 1300 nm LED can also perform short distance single mode testing Light source features re connection repeatability of 0 1dB Combined with their excellent stability this provides more accurate measurement results Optical Loss Test Set These instruments incorporate traceable Optical Power Meter and multi wavelength Optical Light Source in one convenient package thus reducing operational and equipment inventory costs for larger work gro
6. be set to test at 1310 1550 nm only To switch wavelengths on off press SOURCE and then to select wavelength to check whether selected wavelength is switched on off press right hand button below the screen its status will be indicated as IN or OUT on hidden keypad press till Shift comes on LCD then right hand button below the screen to change status of selected wavelength Autotest operates only with wavelengths selected as IN Selected settings will be retained at the next turn on LOCAL AND REMOTE REFERENCE METHODS Local and Remote Reference methods Instruments should be referenced prior to making 103 measurements both local and remote reference methods are supported The remote reference method is useful for long distance testing Although this method has slightly lower accuracy compared to local referencing it is quite adequate for general link loss testing The local reference method provides high accuracy and is very efficient for short distance loss testing where both ends of the system can be accessed readily by one meter eg patch leads testing Note when setting the reference value use test leads with a similar fiber type to the system under test This is particularly important for multimode systems Also connector loss between the patch lead and source port will be added to the final loss measurement so care should be taken to use test leads in
7. calibration certificates carry strap leather pouch and protective holster Optical Connectors These instruments have interchangeable optical connectors The power meter works with both PC and APC connectors The light source ferrule type is fixed and customer specified as either PC or APC Green is associated with APC connectors Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Optional Accessories Description P N Power Pack IEC 100 240V 2 5mm plug OPT103B Carry case 2 instruments OPT153 Carry case including Cletop cleaning sticks and microscope OPT154 Description P N Description P N E2000 LSH blue OPT060 SMA 905 906 OPT082 E2000 LSH green OPT060G Universal 2 5mm 81 LSA DIN 47256 OPT071 SMA 905 906 OPT082 LC F3000 072 D4 055 MU 080 KI7000 UM 5 ORDERING INFORMATION KI7600CXL Series Standard Accessories KITS PC software USB A B cable user manual size batteries size battery converter NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificates carry strap leather pouch and protective holster Optical Connectors The power meter works with both PC and APC connectors The light source ferrule type is fixed and customer specified as either PC or APC Green is associated with APC connectors To order KI7600CXL Series Optical Power Meter please specify instrument and at least one optional interchangeable
8. good condition with clean connectors Note the number of test leads used when taking reference is a function of test requirements 7000 UM 5 Remote Reference method Connect Light Source port to the Power Meter port Select POWER Autotest Abs Rel and Set Ref for 3 seconds Meters will briefly display BUSY and then 0 00 dB Figure 1 Remote reference set up two Loss Test Sets s LOCAL AND REMOTE REFERENCE METHODS Local Reference method Connect the Light Source to the Power Meter Select POWER on both instruments On Light source press Auto test On Power meter press Abs Rel and Set Ref for 3 seconds Meter will briefly display BUSY and then 0 00 dB R Figure 2 Local reference set up Light Source and Power Meter 7000 UM 5 s MEASURING ONE WAY LOSS IN AUTOTEST This method is applicable for loss measurements in the set up where data communication is one way only Testing on one fiber can be achieved with single Loss Test set Light Source and Power Meter Alternatively two Loss Test Sets used for simultaneous loss testing on two fibers will ensure higher productivity After instruments have been referenced connect the device under test DUT to the Light Source and Power Meter press Autotest Power Meter will now display insertion loss in dB R at all available source wavelengths 7000 UM 5 Simultaneous l
9. nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC H3B Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC H3B Meter 1310 1550 nm laser PC H5 Meter 1310 1550 nm laser APC H5 Meter 1490 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1490 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1550 1625 nm laser InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser PC InGaAs Meter 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser APC InGaAs Meter KI7701 Si KI7704C InGaAs KI7722C InGaAs KI7722C InGaAs APC KI7722C H3B KI7722C H3B APC KI7722C H5 KI7722C H5 APC KI77014C InGaAs KI77014C InGaAs APC KI77013C InGaAs KI77013C InGaAs KI7707C InGaAs KI7707C InGaAs APC KI77010C InGaAs KI77010C InGaAs APC 77015 InGaAs 77015 InGaAs APC KI77016C InGaAs KI77016C nGaAs APC ORDERING INFORMATION KI7300C 7700C Series KI7400C 7800C Series KI7600C Series Standard Accessories ST FC SC metal free optical connector adaptors KITSTM PC software and USB cable user manual C size batteries AA to C size battery converter NATA ILAC traceable
10. office agent or distributor Revision E Issue Date 2007 September 17 OPERATION MANUAL KI7400C 7800C Series Optical Light Source KI7600C Series Optical Power Meter KI7300C 7700C Series Optical Loss Test Set Congratulations on your purchase of this equipment engineered to provide excellent performance convenience and reliability To get the best use from your instrument and to ensure its safe operation please spend a few minutes to read this manual KATA V WORLD RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION Made in Australia International Patents Granted O Copyright Kingfisher International Pty Ltd 5 Edition May 2009 7000 UM 5 CONTENTS Service and Support Introduction and Applications General Safety Summary Light Source Safety Summary Battery and External Power Optical Connector Getting Started and Turning On Autotest Overview Local and Remote Reference Methods Measuring One Way Loss in Autotest Power Meter Manual Operation Light Source Manual Operation A 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 Recording Storing Recalling Readings and Clearing Memory 20 PC Interface and External Software Care of your Instrument Accuracy Considerations Definition of Terms Specifications Ordering Information Calibration and Maintenance Performance Verification Tests Quick Reference Guide Disclaimer and Warranty User Notes PLEASE REFER TO THE CONTROL PANEL PICTURE IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUID
11. the KITS software 7000 UM 5 Overview of stored data Data stored in Autotest mode One Way loss testing light source serial number nominal output power dBm and operational wavelengths nm measured optical power in dBm dB R and power meter reference value dBm Data stored in Power meter mode measured optical power in dBm dB R and power meter reference value dBm detected wavelength nm Data stored in Light source mode nominal output power dBm operational wavelength nm In KI7300C 7700C 7600C Series instruments the following functions are available Recording and storing data Recalling stored data Clearing memory RECORDING STORING RECALLING READINGS AND CLEARING MEMORY Recording and storing data To access memory locations press gt To exit press Exit To record press M Data will be stored in the next available location In Autotest all test data will be stored one location and busy will be displayed while it is being recorded If display is in Hold mode data on selected wavelength will be stored To record data at a particular location press lt 4 then to select the location Set and M This will overwrite any previous data stored there Recalling stored data Note return to Menu to recall data recorded in Autotest mode For KI7600C 7300C 7700C Series data recorded in Power meter and Light source modes c
12. wavelength of laser diode in vacuum XP total power in watts power of i longitudinal mode wavelength of i longitudinal mode in vacuum multiplication factor for a source with a Gaussian envelope M 2 35 for other types of spectra use M 2 35 as well zo 79 Y 27 SPECIFICATIONS Size 190 x 130 x 70 mm 7 5 x 5 1 x 2 8 Weight 500 gm 1 1 Ib Shipping 1 5 Kg 3 3 Ib Operating Storage 15 to 55 25 to 70 C Power 2 alkaline C cells 7 6 A hr or 2 AA cells using supplied adaptor or external 9V DC with 2 5 mm pin Selectable auto off low battery indicator and back lit display Battery life 360 hrs Power Meter 190 hrs laser in Autotest 7000 UM 5 Case Display Resolution Tone detection Polycarbonate 1 meter drop tested 4 digit high contrast LCD Log 0 01 dB Linear 3 digits 100 999 or 0 01 nW 150 9999 Hz 1 SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter Power Meter KI7600C Damage oam Power Autotest Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total Juss A Level Range Sensitivity Linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB 780 820 850 5 60 47 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 45 70 50 1 InGaAs 600 1700 19 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 0 02 0 06 dB lt 0 005 0 1510 15
13. while source is active press gt Level Set or Menu AUTOTEST OPERATION To initiate Autotest connect Power Meter section to Light Source section and press Autotest To show one wavelength only scroll Press Menu to exit Press Hold to hold resume display update Autotest remains for 8 seconds after signal loss to allow quick connection change To exit Autotest remove test lead for 8 seconds or on the Light Source press MENU QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7300C 7700C Series Loss Test Set Measuring One Way Loss in Autotest Reference connect Source port to a Power Meter port Select Autotest Abs Rel Press Set Ref for 3 seconds Meter displays about 0 00 dB R Loss testing after referencing connect test system to Source and Power Meter ports Loss will be automatically displayed Use to show one wavelength only 7000 UM 5 MEMORY OPERATION Data can be stored in all modes however memory recall and cancel functions are not available in Autotest and only work in Light Source or Power Meter modes To clear all memory press both MR and Exit simultaneously for 3 seconds clr will display To store next default location press M To change next store location press lt 4 Set or Menu To recall press MR and to scroll memory Exit Autotest and enter Source or Power Meter mode to read or cancel memory Autotest memory re
14. 1300 LED Comments Fib 9 125 9 125 rie ibre type m m W 10 125 1 2 source power 0 dBm 4 dBm 23 to 62 5 m 1 dB for laser 3 47 source power 7 dBm 35 to 10 m 3 dB for LED Short term stability 0 04 dB 0 06sdB 0 01dB 15 m n A 2 after warm up m Typical over Stability over temp 0 6 dB 0 6 dB 0 35 dB temperature tolerance 20 20nm At 25 C width 3nm FWHM typical A nm C 04 0 1 04 Typical Mode Controlled Source NA NA Mode controlled Reconnection repeatability 0 1 dB 0 05 95 confidence Modulation 270Hz 1KHz 2KHz 2 Laser output Adjustable over 6 dB 0 01dB steps Note 1 ORL lt 25dB Note 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 7000 UM 5 ORDERING INFORMATION Power Meter KI7600C Series InGaAs Power Meter InGaAs Power Meter visible laser PC InGaAs Power Meter visible laser APC H3 Power Meter H3 Power Meter visible laser PC H3 Power Meter visible laser APC H5 Power Meter H5 Power Meter visible laser PC H5 Power Meter visible laser APC Light Source KI7400C Series 1310 1550 nm laser PC 1310 1550 nm laser 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1490 1625 nm laser PC 1490 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1490 1550 nm laser 1310 1490 1550 nm laser 1310 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1550
15. 1625 nm laser APC 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1390 1550 1625 nm laser 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser 1310 1550 nm LED PC 7000 UM 5 KI7600C InGaAs KI7601C InGaAs KI7601C InGaAs APC KI7600C H3B KI7601C H3B KI7601C H3B APC KI7600C H5 KI7601C H5 KI7601C H5 APC 7402 7402 74013 74013 74014 74014 7427 7427 74010 74010 74015 74015 74016 74016 7419 Power Meter KI7600CXL Series Large area Ge Power Meter Large area Si Power Meter Light Source KI7800C Series 850 nm LED 1310 nm laser PC 1310 1550 nm laser PC 1310 1550 nm laser APC 850 nm LED amp 1310 1550 nm laser PC 850 nm LED PC amp 1310 1550 nm laser APC 850 1300 nm LED amp 1310 1550 nm laser PC 850 1300nm LED PC amp 1310 1550 nm laser 1310 1490 1550 nm laser PC 1310 1490 1550 nm laser APC 1310 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1550 1625 nm laser 1310 1550 1650 nm laser 1310 1550 1650 nm laser APC 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser PC 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm laser KI7600CXL Ge KI7600CXL Si KI7804C KI7822C KI7822C APC 7823 KI7823C 7824 KI7824C
16. 30 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 m 820 850 27 40 25 4 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 427 50 30 1 InGaAs 2001700 30 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 0 02 0 06 dB lt 0 005 0 35 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 820 850 15 50 35 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 15 60 40 1 InGaAs 945 1700 125 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 0 02 0 06 dB lt 0 005 0 3 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 typical typical typical max Power Meter KI7600CXL Damage Power Autotest Midrange Calibration Sensitivity Polarisation Total S inn A Level ae Range Sensitivity Linearity Accuracy 30nm Sensitivity Uncertainty dBm dBm dBm dB dB 780 850 10 55 40 1 5mm Ge 600 1650 15 1300 1310 1390 1490 1550 1590 1610 1625 10 60 0 04 0 06 dB 0 04 lt 0 005 03 635 650 660 780 850 980 5 60 40 1 0 3 6mm 350 1100 10 0 02 0 06 dB 0 03 lt 0 005 0 3 typical typical typical max Note 1 Mid range linearity excludes top dB and bottom 10 dB of range Note 2 Calibration condition non coherent light 35 5 dBm 21 3 C 1 nm 10 FWHM PC ceramic connector 100 u fiber Note 3 Includes contributions due to varying optical connector types calibration uncertainty full temperature dynamic range and fiber type up to 200 core diameter Note 4 H3B can sustain the damage level for 2 minutes Note 5
17. 370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 0 02 0 06 dB lt 0 005 0 35 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 820 650 15 50 35 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 15 60 40 1 InGaAs 900 1700 428 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 045 0 06 dB 200 03 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 typical typical typical max KI7000 UM 5 SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter 7000 UM 5 Y a Light Source section 7700 SPECIFICATIONS Light Source Light Source Section KI7300C 1310 1550 nm Other Qnis Laser Lasers Fibre type 9 125um 9 125um 2 A source power 0 dBm 4dBm 1dB 3 or 4 power 7dBm 7 dBm ik 1 15 min max Short term stability 0 03 dB 0 05 dB no warm up A 3 C x Max over Stability over temp 0 2 dB 0 2 dB temperature A tolerance 20nm 6 5 nm At 25 C width 3nm FWHM typical A nm C 0 4 0 1 Typical Reconnection repeatability 0 1 dB 95 confidence Modulation 270 Hz 1 2 KHz 2 Laser output Adjustable over 6 dB in 0 01 dB steps Note 1 For ORL lt 25 dB 7000 UM 5 1310 Other LED mment 1550 nm Lasers Comments Fibi 9 125 9 125 type ve 10 125 m 2 A source power 0 dBm 4dBm 23 to 62 5 m 1 dB for laser 3or4 power 7 dBm 7 dBm 38 to 10 m 3 dB for LED Short term stability 004dB 00648 0 01 dB 15 min AZ C after warm up
18. At calibration wavelengths in bold type 7000 UM 5 SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter Power Meter Section KI7700C Damage Autotest Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total es A Level 2 Range Sensitivity Linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB 0 350 1100 15 635 650 660 780 850 980 0 70 47 0 02 2 lt 0 005 03 0 0998 E 780 850 5 60 40 2 InGaAs 500 1700 ga 1300 1310 1390 1490 1550 1610 1625 5 70 50 0 02 0 09 dB 03 H5 850 15 50 30 2 InGaAs 900 1700 25 1300 1310 1390 1490 1550 1610 1625 15 60 40 0 02 0 09 dB lt 0 005 03 H3B i 850 27 40 25 2 InGaAs 900 1700 1300 1310 1390 1490 1550 1610 1625 27 50 0 002 0 0948 0 005 03 typical typical typical max Power Meter Section KI7300C Damage Power Autotest Mid range Calibration Polarisation Total A Level Range Sensitivity Linearity Accuracy Sensitivity Uncertainty dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB 780 820 850 5 60 45 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 45 70 50 1 InGaAs 600 1700 15 1370 1390 1410 1430 1450 1470 1490 002 0 06 dB lt 0 005 03 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1625 1650 45 820 850 27 40 25 4 980 1270 1290 1300 1310 1330 1350 427 50 30 1 InGaAs 200 e100 30 1
19. E SECTION OF THIS MANUAL 7000 UM 5 22 23 24 27 28 34 38 42 54 61 62 m 38 0042 a 3 x 3 IGFISHER E KI7600C SERIES KI7400C 7800C SERIES KI7300C 7700C SERIES OPTICAL POWER METER OPTICAL LIGHT SOURCE OPTICAL LOSS TEST SET KI7000 UM 5 SERVICE AND SUPPORT Applications Support Please visit www kingfisher com au to see our comprehensive Application Notes written to support instrument users Look at www kingfisher com au to find distributor details from the Contact Us section Our local agents are able to offer excellent applications advice in your language and time zone Please visit our website on www kingfisher com au for a current list of regional service centres Otherwise if you are having difficulties please feel free to contact sales kingfisher com au for applications support 7000 UM 5 Instrument Service Qualified personnel must perform adjustment maintenance or repair of this product To obtain service please contact your local Kingfisher International distributor or our office in Australia Tel 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 Email sales kingfisher com au If returning equipment to us for service or calibration please download and complete the Return Material Authorization Form located on the Support page on our web site To avoid delays and minimise disruption for our customers we offer a fixed price repair servi
20. EC 61326 2002 EN 61326 1 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 EC CISPR 11 2004 EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 Limits applicable to Group 1 Class B equipment EC CISPR 16 1 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment EC CISPR 16 2 1999 Limits applicable to Class B equipment EC 61000 3 2 2005 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2002 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EC 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 4kV CD 8kV AD EC 61000 4 3 2002 EN 61000 4 3 2002 3V m 80 1000MHz EC 61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 4 2004 1kV signal lines 2kV power lines EC 61000 4 5 2005 EN 61000 4 5 2006 1kV line line 2kV line ground EC 61000 4 6 2004 EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 3V 0 15 80 MHz EC 61000 4 11 2004 EN 61000 4 11 2004 0 5 cycle 100 each polarity CES 001 2006 Canada CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B USA FCC registration number 90891 Safety Laser LED products conform to IEC 60825 1 2001 Safety of laser products Equipment classification requirements and user s guide IEC 60825 2 2005 Safety of laser products Safety of optical fibre communication systems OFCS CFR 21 part 1040 10 USA Performance standards for light emitting products Laser products Supplemental Information The product was tested in a typical configuration with Kingfisher International test systems gt 2007 September 14 Bruce Robertson Date Name Technical Director Title For further information please contact your local Kingfisher International sales
21. ERATIONS 1 200 1 000 0 800 0 600 Relative Responsivity A W 0 400 0 200 Uncertainty due to 340 leia Normalized Power Meter Wavelength Dependence Window Sas Ge Ge InGaAs InGaAs T 25 wan 1 850 0 10 9 40 0 4 0 51 1300 0 06 0 06 0 01 0 08 i i 1550 0 5 1 0 0 05 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1610 2 8 3 3 0 03 0 23 1 Se P ad P ioe 1 i Y 2 1 1 1 ES i 1 1 1 1 t 1 LU 1 1 1 i 1 i E i series 1 InGaAs A Series d A i i STA i i 1 1 2 Y 1 7 i 1 1 1 1 1 NN 1 1 1 1 E i 1 1 eee 1 1 1 i i i i SE A 1 1 1 1 1 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 Wavelength nm 7000 UM 5 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 including 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 condi
22. IFICATION TESTS Instrument Connector Model PC 1 Report No Date Fiber Type Single mode Multimode Range and Linearity Test No Attenuator setting Power Meter Reading Linearity Calculation Acceptable Linearity Range 1 5 00 dB 2 15 00 dB No2 No1 9 50 10 50 3 20 00 25 00 dB No3 No2 4 50 5 50 9 50 10 50 4 35 00 dB No 4 No3 9 50 10 50 Table 7 Test Record for Autotest Performance Verification Tests KI7300C Series Note1 linearity range here is typically limited by attenuator linearity rather than instrument performance 7000 UM 5 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7600C Series Optical Power Meter MANUAL OPERATION To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press button on rear of case and pull off adaptor This may be easier with a test lead attached To defeat auto power off hold POWER for 3 seconds at turn on until ON and Perm are displayed Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol To select operational wavelength press Power Meter To set reference press ABS REL and hold SET REF for 3 seconds Meter displays about 0 00 dB R To stop start display update press HOLD If a test tone is detected meter will display Hz To toggle log linear display mode press dB W To display minimum and maximum recorded power for selected wavelength press and
23. Max Min Press Max Min and hold for 3 seconds to re start recording AUTOTEST OPERATION To initiate Autotest connect Power Meter to Light Source and press Autotest on Light Source To show one wavelength only scroll Press Menu to exit 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 7000 UM 5 MEMORY OPERATION Data can be stored in Power Meter and Autotest modes however memory recall and cancel functions are not available in Autotest To clear all memory press both MR and Exit simultaneously for 3 seconds clr will display To store in next default location press M To change next store location press lt 4 gt Set or Menu To recall press MR and to scroll memory Exit Autotest and enter Power Meter mode to read or cancel memory Autotest memory recall use to scroll wavelengths To exit memory display press Menu VISIBLE LASER OPTION Select POWER SOURCE To stop modulation press MOD To change modulation frequency press and KHz on the hidden keypad Use to scroll modulation frequencies then press Set to store To turn off laser press QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7600C Series Optical Power Meter KI7000 UM 5 s QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7400C 7800C Series
24. Optical Light Source MANUAL OPERATION To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press button on rear of case and pull off adaptor This may be easier with a test lead attached To defeat auto power off hold down POWER for 3 seconds at turn on until On and Perm are displayed Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol To enable source select POWER Source To change wavelength press To activate modulation press Mod To change modulation frequency while source is active press gt KHz Set or Menu To change laser power level while source is active press gt Level Set or Menu AUTOTEST OPERATION To initiate Autotest connect Power Meter to Light Source and press Autotest on Light Source Autotest remains for 8 seconds after signal loss to allow quick connection change To exit Autotest remove test lead for gt 8 seconds or press MENU 7000 UM 5 MEMORY OPERATION Data can be stored in Source and Autotest modes however memory recall and cancel functions are not available Autotest To clear all memory press both MR and Exit simultaneously for 3 seconds clr will display To store in next default location press M To change next store location press 4 Set or Menu To recall press MR and to scroll memory Exit Autotest and enter Source mode to read or cancel memory Autotest memory recal
25. PS Typical over Stability over temp 0 6 dB 0 6dB 0 35 dB temperature tolerance 20nm At 25 C width 3nm FWHM typical A nm C 0 4 0 1 0 4 Typical Mode Controlled Mode Source NA controlled Reconnection repeatability 0 1dB 0 05 dB 95 confidence Modulation 270 Hz 1 2 KHz 2 Laser output Adjustable over 6 dB in 0 01 dB steps Note 1 For ORL lt 25 dB Note 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 32 SPECIFICATIONS Light Source Light Source 7400 1310 1550 Other 1310 1550 Comments Laser Lasers LED Fibre type 9 125um 9 125um 9 125um 2 A source power 4 dBm 4 dBm 20dBm 1dB 3or4A power 7 dBm 7 dBm Short term stability 0 03 dB 0 05 dB 0 0348 15 m x no warm up A 3 a Max over Long term stability 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB temperature A tolerance 20nm 6 5 nm 20nm At 25 C width 3nm inm 35 48 FWHM typical A 0 4 0 1 Typical Reconnection 0 1 dB 95 confidence repeatability i gt Modulation 270 Hz 1 2 KHZ 2 Laser output Adjustable over 6 dB in 0 01 dB steps Note 1 For ORL lt 25 dB Note2 1300 1550 LED operating temperature is 0 to 55 C 7000 UM 5 SPECIFICATIONS Light Source Light Source KI7800C 1310 Other 1550 nm Lasers 850
26. able the source and set the wavelength to 1310 nm On the OSA press the Instr Preset key Figure 7 Test set up for centre wavelength and spectral bandwidth test 7000 UM 5 Press Auto Meas and wait until End of Automeasure is displayed Choose User and select the type of source to be measured FP for Fabry Perot laser To show the display in linear mode a Press Menu b Press Amptd on the left side of the display C Press Linear on the right side of the display To ensure interference free reading of the display it is advisable to stop the repeating calculations Press User Press Single Sweep If the trace on the display is not clear you can change resolution by using the span key From the displayed measurements check and note the values for Centre wavelength and FWHM Spectral Bandwidth in Table 6 Repeat the test with the DUT wavelength set to 1550 nm Y as PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Verification of Autotest range tone detector and linearity test Test below is to verify Autotest range tone detector operation and linearity for Loss Test Set Light Source and Power Meter To test Power Meter absolute accuracy refer to Accuracy Test Power Meter Section 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 8 A single LTS can also be used with connections to both ports zz Ls d i E i a 9 2 eod Tel BANS 17 ISSUE Y r4 urd
27. an be accessed in one of these modes or via Menu To recall recorded data press MR and to specify location For data recorded in Autotest press to view measurements at all source wavelengths For each wavelength to step through all available Autotest measurements select MR and then press gt repeatedly To display recalled value in dB R press Abs Rel 7000 UM 5 Clearing memory A full memory at a particular location is indicated by activated buzzer To clear all stored data at selected location press MR and Exit simultaneously for 3 seconds The buzzer will sound and display will show clr Memory capacity in Autotest Working memory capacity is determined by the configuration of your instruments The capacity of one instrument is illustrated in Table 1 the combined capacity of the instrument pair eg two Loss Test Sets is No of readings x 2 No of source Mode wavelengths No of readings Autotest 2 3 408 Autotest 4 1 962 Figure 4 Memory capacity of a single Power Meter Loss Test Set INTERFACE AND EXTERNAL SOFTWARE The KI7000C Series instruments feature USB interface and can be remotely accessed and controlled from an external PC When instrument is controlled from PC USB symbol will be displayed and auto power off will be defeated KITS software Free KITS software available on website www kingfis
28. attenuator settings 2 5 Repeat the Power Meter Accuracy Test at 1550 nm Y 44 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Light Source Section Output Power CW Test 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6 gm au m OT Y 4 O lag 6555 5555 Fd ys Power Meter LTS Source Figure 6 Test set up for Output Power CW and Short Term Stability Tests 2 Switch on the instruments 3 Set instruments to 1310 nm 4 Note the measured power level value in the test report in Table 5 5 Repeat the above on 1550 nm 7000 UM 5 Short Term Stability Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as in Figure 6 2 Set instruments to 1310 nm 3 Let the light source to warm up for 15 minutes then note the power 4 Record the optical power every 30 seconds for 3 minutes 5 Calculate max min value lt 0 1 dB 6 Note this figure in Table 5 Time Measured power dBm Drift dB Tick max min values 00 sec 0 00 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec 120 sec 150 sec 180 sec Alternatively the instrument max min recording function can be used to record the data as PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Light Source Section Centre wavelength and Spectral Bandwidth FWHM Test optional 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 7 Switch on the instruments and allow to fully warm up On Light Source en
29. call use to scroll wavelengths To exit memory display press Menu Y o QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7300C 7700 Series Loss Test Set KI7000 UM 5 Y 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 7000 UM 5 KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 30 Rocco Drive Scoresby VIC 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9757 4100 Fax 61 3 9757 4193 E mail sales kingfisher com au Website http Awww kingfisher com au Technical data is subject to change without notice as part of our program of continuous improvements Therefore please verify critical parameters before ordering Australian and international patents granted NOTES 7000 UM 5 NOTES 7000 UM 5 NOTES 7000 UM 5
30. ce 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 KI7000C Series Optical Power Meter Optical Light Source and Optical Loss Test Set are used to test all types of fiber optic systems offering exceptional level of convenience and productivity Compact robust reliable and simple to operate this is the ideal equipment for field or laboratory use by installers technicians and engineers Typical applications Attenuation testing System power testing Continuity testing with the test tone features Quality assurance and acceptance testing Telecom construction and maintenance CATV LAN and R amp D applications Full CWDM DWDM and out of band testing capability All instruments are compatible with other equipment with Autotest mode All series have options for high performance single mode fiber testing while KI7800C Series Optical Light Source and KI7700C Series Optical Loss Test Set have options for multimode A convenient menu driven interface guides the user through operational sequences with hidden keypad access to advanced functions 7000 UM 5 The interchangeable optical connectors are protected by a snap on cover and are easily disassembled for cleaning A wide variety of connector styles are available as an option The design of the instrument includes shock absorbing corners for dr
31. connector adaptor 7000 UM 5 Optional Interchangeable Connector Adaptors Description P N Description P N ST OPT202 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 MPO OPT227 Universal 2 5mm OPT225 Optional Accessories Description P N Power Pack IEC 100 240V 2 5mm plug OPT103B Carry case 2 instruments 153 Carry case including Cletop cleaning sticks and microscope 154 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE There are no internal user adjustments Calibration is performed without opening the instrument All Calibrations To enable calibration mode open the battery compartment remove the anti tamper label and insert a 2 54 mm 0 1 pitch programming shunt Manipulation of the shunt is easier with needle nose pliers The instrument will display CAL and installed options View Inside Battery Compartment 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 7000 UM 5 Before commencing calibration Clean all connectors very carefully Ensure that devices have been stable room temperature for over an hour and that the light source is fully warmed up at the wavelength to be calibra
32. ecific This is determined when ordering the instrument and can only be changed at the factory CAUTION The use of bare fiber adaptors with the source is not recommended as permanent instrument damage will occur and very unstable measurements are likely Y OPTICAL CONNECTOR How to clean the optical connectors Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating using approved materials CAUTION Never use abrasive cleaners or permanent connectors damage may occur Power Meter The glass power meter interface does not make contact with the inserted connector there a slight air gap Therefore it will not wear and only needs occasional cleaning First remove interchangeable connector adaptor then use a soft brush alcohol air can or Blu to clean glass interface 7000 UM 5 Light Source WARNING Disable source when cleaning optical interfaces To clean the interface without removing the adaptor use a stick style connector cleaner This cleans both the adaptor and end face in one operation Alternatively first remove the interchangeable adaptor to access the glass interface Then blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air If this is not sufficient then clean the interface by rubbing a lint free lens cloth over the surface using small circular movements GETTING STARTED AND TURNING Pull off instrument connector cover s To install a connector adaptor a
33. ecord the offsets re enter or adjust offset values for each wavelength 7000 UM 5 To calibrate the meter at the selected wavelengths Measure and record the source power using the reference meter Transfer the same power level to the meter to be calibrated press and Max Min to display power then to adjust the reading to match the noted reference reading Note The optical power is measured only when entering this mode It is not continuously updated Firmware version 5 00 and above continuously updates the measured power Press Max Min to read and note the new stored calibration offsets and then Set to store and exit or Exit to abandon and exit Check the source power with the reference meter to ensure source drift is within limits Remove the programming shunt and place a new sticker over the aperture Yao CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The emitter power level can be re calibrated and the current checked as described below You will need a power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode test leads an anti tamper label and a 2 54 mm 0 1 programming jumper 7000 UM 5 Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity Put the instrument in calib
34. er LED sources specified by this data sheet are classified as Class 1 and 2 according to 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 Internationally the same laser sources are classified as Class 1 and 2 according to IEC 60825 1 2001 WARNING Optical power levels in fiber optic systems can cause permanent eye injury and damage to eyesight Never look into the end of an optical cable or connector which might be attached to an active source Do not enable a laser when there is no fiber attached to the optical output connector Optical magnifying instruments eg microscope increase eye hazard Disconnect the source before using an optical magnifier The laser module has a built in safety circuitry which will disable the optical output in the case of a fault condition however this cannot be guaranteed An equipment assurance program is recommended to check for safe laser operation BATTERY AND EXTERNAL POWER These instruments are powered by two 1 5 V dry Alkaline size batteries About 30 capacity is obtained when using two 1 5V AA alkaline batteries and supplied AA to size battery adaptors or 50 capacity when using two 1 2 V rechargeable NiMH C size batteries Instrument Function Battery run time in hours Optical Power Meter 360 190 in Autotest Optical Light Source When the batteries are low the low battery indicator is shown on the display At this stage there is approxi
35. ference press Abs Rel and then Set Ref for 3 seconds When in relative mode the reference value is displayed on the left hand side of the display 7000 UM 5 To stop start display update press Hold The symbol will flash when the display is on hold To toggle log linear display mode press dB W on the hidden keypad To display minimum and maximum recorded power for selected wavelength press and then Max Min on the hidden keypad Press then Max Min and hold for 3 seconds to re start the recording process This function re sets automatically when instrument parameters are altered making it handy data logging function for the field use If the meter detects a test tone between 150 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 be used to check the actual modulation frequency of test sources between 150 and 9999 Hz LIGHT SOURCE MANUAL OPERATION This section refers to manual operation of 7400 7800 Series Light Source and KI7300C 7700C Series Loss Test Set Light Source Section After instrument turn on the display shows Source off To turn on the source emitter press Source The source is scrolled or turned off using The active wavelength is shown on the ri
36. ght hand side of the display and source power level is at the left hand side Press Source then Mod to display modulation frequency To change modulation frequency press Source then and KHz on the hidden keypad Use to scroll available modulation frequencies 0 27 KHz 1 kHz 2 kHz then press Set to store Laser Output Power Adjustment To adjust laser output power turn the laser on then select and Level on the hidden keypad Press to adjust the level then Set to save This function does not operate in Autotest mode and is not available on LED sources 7000 UM 5 Visible Laser Operation 7601 instruments only Visible laser is a useful low skill fault finding tool and is either PC or connector specific This is determined when ordering the instrument and can only be changed at the factory The visible laser works equally well in single mode and multimode systems Although red light is visible at the fiber end up to about 5km best performance will be achieved over distances of less than 1km If the laser light is inserted into a faulty system the fault point will glow red visible through 3mm patch lead jackets Please note this should be tested before proceeding as some types of patch lead jackets absorb light It is also generally possible to locate faulty connectors in the same way To switch on the visible laser press POWER then SOURCE To turn off the lase
37. her com au enables instrument control and transfer of live or stored data to an Excel spreadsheet making it ideal for data logging and reporting in the field KITS is can be easily customised to change language terminology or to add new reporting features 7000 UM 5 Functions currently supported by KITS are Live Power Meter display Two Way loss reporting by merging one direction data Spreadsheet to record loss measurements with direct and point data insertion or memory download Data logging with graph and statistical information Y 22 CARE YOUR INSTRUMENT Follow the directions in this manual on optical connectors care During prolonged storage remove batteries to eliminate the possibility of acid leakage Use only high quality sealed alkaline or NiMH batteries During storage and transport keep the instrument in its carry case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture 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 strong sunlight 7000 UM 5 Clean the instrument case using soft damp cloth Do not use alcohol or any solvents otherwise paint will be damaged The instrument housing is made of tough polycarbonate material with impact absorbing rubberised corner features and is therefore drop res
38. his is for the KI7303C InGaAs For the H series instruments increase by 0 2 dB 7000 UM 5 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Output Power CW Test Wavelength Minimum Specification Measurement Results Maximum Specification 1310 nm 1 00 dBm dBm 1550 nm 1 00 dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB Optional Short Term Stability Test 1310 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical 1550 nm dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical dBpp 0 10 dBpp 0 04 dBpp typical Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 5 Output Power Test and Short Term Stability Test Record for KI7300C Series Light Source section 7000 UM 5 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Centre wavelength and Special Bandwidth FWHM Test optional Wavelength Minimum DUT Maximum Spec Specification Measurement Results Centre wavelength 1310 nm 1290 00 nm nm 1330 00 nm 1550 nm 1530 00 nm nm 1570 00 nm nm nm nm Spectral Bandwidth 1310 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical 1550 nm nm 6nm 3 nm typical nm nm nm Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 6 Centre wavelength and Special Bandwidth FWHM Test Record for KI7300C Series Light Source section 7000 UM 5 PERFORMANCE VER
39. ial 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 KI7300C Series Loss Test Set 7000 UM 5 a PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Description Model No Trace No Calibration due date Optical Light Source Optical Power Meter Optical Attenuator SJL NISJA e Accessories SMF patchleads Connector adaptors Table 3 Equipment Record for Performance Verification Tests 7000 UM 5 s PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Report No Date Total Uncertainty Accuracy Test Test Wavelength nm Setting Power Meter Attenuator Minimum specification DUT Maximum specification Number reference value Setting 0 3 dB of Ref measurement results 0 3 dB of Ref 10 00 dBm 10 30 dBm 9 70 dBm 1 dB dBm 20 00 dBm 20 30 dBm 19 70 dBm 2 dB dBm 30 00 dBm 30 30 dBm 29 70 dBm 3 dB dBm 40 00 dBm 40 30 dBm 39 70 dBm 4 dB dBm 50 00 dBm 50 30 dBm 49 70 dBm 5 dB dBm Measurement Uncertainty dB Table 4 Accuracy Test Record for KI7300C Series Power Meter section Note 1 T
40. istant CAUTION Input optical power must not exceed the damage level specified for each detector type ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS Keep optical connectors clean and in good condition To reduce the effect of polarisation changes the fiber system should be neat coiled and physically stable In multimode systems modal noise and general uncertainty are much worse than in single mode systems Optimum measurement repeatability will be obtained by use of a mandrel wrap Power Meter Using an APC connector at the power meter interface will allow to reduce line reflections and to improve measurement stability in the laser based single mode systems This is important when measuring small connector losses 7000 UM 5 Light Source 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 Note that specifications are for typical drift and warm up period but the actual drift will vary between instruments and test situations With exception of KI7300C and KI7400C Series 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 center wavelength uncertainty eg 20 nm fiber attenuation ma
41. l use to scroll wavelengths To exit memory display press Menu QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 7400 7800C Series Optical Light Source PIF RL NF RL Ad power UU Source Menu Mod 7000 UM 5 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE KI7300C 7700 Series Loss Test Set MANUAL OPERATION To remove interchangeable connector adaptor press button on rear of case and pull off adaptor This may be easier with a test lead attached To defeat auto power off hold POWER for 3 seconds at turn on until ON and Perm are displayed Low battery is indicated with a battery symbol Power Meter Mode To enter press POWER METER To select operational wavelength press To set reference press ABS REL and hold SET REF for 3 seconds Meter displays about 0 00 dB R To stop start display update press HOLD If a test tone is detected meter will display Hz To toggle log linear display mode press dB W To display minimum and maximum recorded power for selected wavelength press and Max Min Press Max Min and hold for 3 seconds to re start recording 7000 UM 5 Light Source Mode To enable source select Source To change wavelength press To activate modulation press Mod To change modulation frequency while source is active press KHz Set or Menu To change laser power level
42. lign the locating slot on the side of the through adaptor with that on the instrument connector and press it on To remove an adaptor press the release button on the back of the instrument and then pull off the adaptor It is easier to pull off the adaptor with a test lead in place since this gives better grip Install the batteries or plug in external power into the socket at the top of the instrument or connect instrument to the computer To switch on the instrument for permanent operation press and hold POWER for 3 seconds until Perm is displayed The display will briefly show firmware version To view all display segments during instrument turn on hold down the first button on the left at the bottom of the display To turn the instrument off press POWER again for 2 seconds If the battery is low this will be indicated with a battery symbol on the display Should the instrument fail to turn on the microprocessor may need re booting To do this remove the batteries and any other external power for at least 40 seconds Note that hidden keypad is accessed by lifting up the hinged display cover 7000 UM 5 To backlight the display temporarily press light button second on the right bottom row on the hidden keypad To illuminate continuously press and hold down light button for 3 seconds To disable or enable a buzzer press and hold down on hidden keypad for 3 seconds To add the carry strap sli
43. mately enough energy for another 10 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 base of the instrument remove the batteries insert new ones check polarity and close the cover again For operation of the instrument by external power use AC adaptor OPT103B or connect to computer via USB cable 7000 UM 5 Suitable external power packs are easily available and must meet the following requirements Comply with safety regulations and rated for local mains supply voltage Regulated or unregulated DC output 6 12V at 300mA max Connection polarity ve pin Use of the external power supply disconnects the batteries as a safety precaution since accidental charging of alkaline cells is hazardous Rechargeable batteries must be removed for charging by an external charger 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 Some batteries contain toxic heavy metals so please dispose of them by returning to a re cycling centre Batteries purchased from Kingfisher agents can be returned to them for appropriate disposal o OPTICAL CONNECTOR To access the optical connectors grasp a top corner s of the instrument and pull off the cover s Each optical port is mounted on a s
44. on our website includes a comprehensive on line manual with full operating sequences Instruments compatibility Any Kingfisher equipment featuring Autotest is compatible eg any Autotest source loss test set can be used with any Autotest meter for one direction loss testing as long as both instruments have matching wavelengths Initiating Autotest operation Connect Light source to the Power meter with test lead and turn on the instruments On Light source press AUTOTEST The meter automatically sets to the correct wavelength and displays the absolute power in dBm with the operating wavelength shown at the top right 7000 UM 5 In Autotest the display rotates through all source wavelengths To lock a display press side on In this mode nm will be flashing to show that the selected wavelength is locked The nominal source power transmitted from the source is on the left hand side of the power meter display Pressing Abs Rel will make meter to display measured optical power in dB R with the reference value shown on the left side To exit Autotest press MENU on Light source or disconnect patch lead for more than 8 seconds Wavelength selection mode If the required regular testing uses fewer wavelengths than the Light source has available then it may be convenient to reduce the number of active Autotest wavelengths For example instead of the source rotating through 1310 1490 1550 1610 nm it can
45. op protection and tough polycarbonate housing The latest materials and methods have been used to produce an elegant yet rugged instrument These instruments feature very long battery life of 360 hours for the meter and 190 hours for the source Alternatively instruments can be used with optional external power supply OPT103B or powered via USB cable Automated testing using external PC software KITS reporting software allows real time instrument control and data download and is easily customised to suit most languages and reporting requirements Real time display data logging and label printing functions are included KITS enables merging of test results from multiple instruments and supports bi directional testing for one way equipment using successive measurements INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS Optical Power Meter Superior measurement confidence is achieved with a unique Total Uncertainty Specification which covers the full temperature measurement and connector range NATA ILAC traceable calibration certificate is supplied Warm up period range changing delays and user dark current zeroing are 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 max min recording function The display can show dBm dB
46. oss measurements on two fibers Two Loss Test Sets will support simultaneous loss testing on two fibers in the set up as below Figure 3 Set up for simultaneous loss testing on two fibers Note the results will be stored on both instruments and then merged later 50 records management needs extra care as POWER METER MANUAL OPERATION This section refers to manual operation of KI7600C Series Power Meter and KI7300C 7700CSeries Power Meter section In the Loss Test Set Power meter section can be operated with external light source or in combination with Light source section of the instrument to measure Tx Rx absolute power levels to perform continuity or loss testing The instrument will link Light Source and Power Meter wavelengths when both sections used in combination To measure the operational power level in a fiber optic system the Power 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 To use Power meter section of Loss Test set as individual instrument turn on Loss Test Set and select Power Meter Power meter will be operational at the last used wavelength To scroll wavelengths press The display will show nominal wavelength in nm To toggle absolute relative display mode press Abs Rel Measured optical power will be displayed in dBm or dB R set re
47. p the end of the strap through the slit on the curved section at the back of the instrument and secure the buckle Power Meter After turn on Power Meter will perform a self calibration sequence and then display absolute power in dBm at the previously set wavelength If HI or LO are displayed the input is out of range The Power Meter requires no warm up and no user adjustment of dark current to achieve its specified performance Light Source After instrument turn on press Source to enable Light Source On the KI7700C and KI7800C Series instruments the light source requires a warm up period at the set wavelength for 15 min to achieve specified stability For KI7300C and KI7400C series instruments the light source achieves specified stability without any warm up period a AUTOTEST OVERVIEW Autotest performs automated loss measurement and wavelength detection by data exchange between the Light source and Optical Power meter Autotest remains synchronised for about 8 seconds after disconnection so the user can change optical connections without re starting Autotest each time thus achieving productivity gains Autotest reduces source warm up drift and battery consumption compared to manual operation To realise the full benefit of Autotest please use the KITS software to achieve real time data acquisition to facilitate acceptance testing and reporting in the field Free KITS software available
48. 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 Line Power Requirements This equipment operates at line power when applied to the optional external power supply 103 LIGHT SOURCE SAFETY SUMMARY Laser and LED Safety Information Laser Fabry Perot or DFB semiconductor laser Wavelength Part number specific LED Surface emitting semiconductor LED Wavelength Part number specific Max CW output power 1mW Beam waist diameter 9 um Numerical aperture 0 1 Laser Class according to IEC 60825 1 2001 International 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635 nm Class 2 850 1625 nm Class 1 Maximum permissible CW output power IEC 60825 1 2001 International 635nm class 2 1mW 1310nm class 1 15 6mW 1550nm class 1 10 mW 21 CFR 1040 10 1995 USA 635nm class 2 1mW 1310nm class 1 2mW 1550nm class 1 8 1mW Note 1 Maximum CW output power is defined as the highest possible optical power that the source can produce at its output connector Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power Note 2 Maximum permissible CW output power is the highest optical power that is permitted within the appropriate laser class Refer to specification sheet for actual operating power KI7000 UM 5 In the USA las
49. r press To improve visibility the laser is modulated at 2Hz To change modulation frequency press and KHz on the hidden keypad Use to scroll available modulation frequencies 0 27 KHz 1 kHz 2 kHz then press Set to store WARNING The KI7601C visible laser classified as Class 2 is eye safe as long as magnifying devices are not being used Y RECORDING STORING RECALLING READINGS AND CLEARING MEMORY KI7000C Series instruments provide several options for storing and recording data Meter Reference Value The power meter reference value for each wavelength is stored in non volatile memory It is displayed on the left of the display when in relative mode Meter Display Hold To hold the display at its current value press HOLD To continue updating the display press Hold again Automatic MIN Recording To display the minimum and maximum recorded power meter over a period press and Max Min on hidden keypad The display will show the maximum and minimum values in sequence To re set press Max Min and hold for 3 seconds This function also re sets when instrument parameters are altered Note This function records drift but may not be suitable to record transients faster than 1 Hz due to the integrating data converter User Memory The non volatile user memory stores test data which can then be displayed or downloaded to the spreadsheet in
50. ration mode Connect a calibrated power meter with a known good patch lead the patch lead loss forms part of the calibration condition Press Source leave in and then press and 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 wavelength to match Adjust the button to change the source output level to match the displayed level on the source display or to 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 Note new calibration values and laser currents for future reference then press Set to store settings and exit or Exit to exit without storing settings Remove the programming shunt and place a new sticker over the aperture CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Opening the Instrument Caution Do not open unless the 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 Use static protected procedures Remove
51. ted Ensure that all installed batteries are in good working condition When calibration is complete remove the calibration shunt and place an anti tamper label over the aperture in the battery compartment Do no forget to update your calibration records and schedule the next calibration service System Rollback version 5 0 and above In the event of wrong calibration constants being entered and stored or the instrument becoming otherwise corrupted all factory settings can be restored To restore all factory settings first enter CAL mode then press and hold MR for 3 seconds CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE Power Meter Calibration Calibration is a transfer process lt is performed by setting up a single mode laser source at a stable but non critical power level between 10 and 30 dBm and adjusting the meter reading to the same value as that shown by a reference meter Required are laser light sources with accurately calibrated wavelengths and good stability a power meter with appropriate calibrated wavelengths single mode test leads an anti tamper label and a 2 54 mm 0 1 programming jumper Check the calibration certificates on your reference equipment to ensure current validity To display existing calibration offsets Put the instrument in calibration mode Press Power Meter and to set the wavelength then gt and Max Min twice to display the current offset R
52. the batteries and leave the battery cover open Pull open the optical connector covers Place the instrument face down on a soft mat and undo the 6 screws in the rear housing The instrument can now be gently pulled apart The instrument will come into two halves joined by a ribbon cable The optical section is located in the upper half with the microprocessor supply calibration constants and controls in the lower half 7000 UM 5 Hinged display cover removal can be done at this point The ribbon connector can be disengaged to completely separate the instruments halves Further disassembly from this stage should be easily apparent to a technician Re assembly is the reverse of the previous procedure Ensure that the ribbon cable connectors are properly secured so they cannot shake loose This will be either a moulded rubber retainer or adhesive tape General electrical parameters are as follows Vss to GND 3V3 Vss 3V3 battery power down current about 0 2 mA active power meter current about 20 mA Y 42 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS All tests can be performed without access to the interior of the instrument The test procedures described in this section are for performance verification of a 7303 InGaAs Loss Test Set Due to the large number of possible instrument configurations it is not possible to give detailed test procedures for all options in this manual so some parameters may need adj
53. tions are the conditions during the responsivity calibration Total Uncertainty The uncertainty for a specified set of operating conditions including noise and drift connectors and test leads must be absolutely clean and undamaged Autotest Sensitivity The power level below which Autotest does not work Light Source Output Power The CW output power at the specified wavelength at the end of a reference cable Power Uncertainty Repeatability 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 power during this time Measured with an averaging optical 7000 UM 5 power meter a 9 125um fiber at constant temperature within a specified temperature window and at line voltage Center wavelength The wavelength representing the centre of mass of the selected peaks CW 1 Po X P where Pi and Ai the power and wavelength of each spectral component and Po 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 2 16 ays ee center and MAA where A center
54. um y LTS Power Meter Attenuator LTS Light Source Figure 8 Test set up for Range and Linearity Test 7000 UM 5 Switch on all instruments Set the Light Source to 1310nm and allow to warm up Press Autotest On the attenuator set the wavelength to1310nm and attenuation to 5 dB Make sure that Autotest is updating Note the measured optical power at 1310 nm For single mode instruments repeat the power readings for attenuator settings of 15 dB 25 dB and 35 dB For instruments with H series meter repeat the readings for an attenuator setting of 15 dB only For multimode instruments repeat the power readings for attenuator settings of 15 dB 20 dB Repeat the above for 1550nm as required however this test typically only needs performing at one wavelength Y 47 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Instrument Accessories Recommended Model Required Characteristics Alternative Model Optical Light Source KI7402C KI7400C KI7800C Optical Power Meter KI7600C KI7700C Optical Attenuator KI7011B KI7010A Connector adaptors SMF patch leads For optional test only Optical Spectrum Analyser 71450B 71452B 8164xA B Connector Adaptors SMF patchleads Table 1 Required Equipment for KI7300C Series Performance Verification Tests 7000 UM 5 a PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS Model Date Ser
55. ups GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY The following safety signs and symbols specify general safety precautions which must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Kingfisher International assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Before operation review the instrument and user manual for safety instructions You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated safety conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met 7000 UM 5 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
56. usting to the appropriate specifications Required Equipment This is the required equipment for the performance test listed Any equipment that satisfies the critical specifications of the 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 this 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 7000 UM 5 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 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 that were 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 Make sure that all optical connections are dry and clean DO NOT
57. wivel which allows the connector to be angled outwards for accessibility and then pushed back and covered with the snap cover to provide dirt and drop protection Different styles of standard and optional connector adaptors can be easily fitted by the user The supplied standard connector adaptors have ceramic sleeves to avoid connector metal dust contamination CAUTION Do not use damaged or incompatible connector adaptors When not in use keep the test ports and connectors covered To minimize connectors wear instrument can be stored without removing the test leads Never touch connector tips with your fingers since body oils and dirt can impair its performance WARNING Remove batteries before using a microscope to inspect instrument connectors 7000 UM 5 Power Meter This port 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 microns relative to the ferrule end Preferred bare fiber adaptors consist of a connector with fiber retention device or other end stop 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 glass fiber end when using bare fiber adaptors or the instrument will be permanently damaged Light Source A Light Source is either or connector sp
58. y vary with different light sources Y 24 ACCURACY CONSIDERATIONS DWDM Loss and Power Measurements The DWDM bands are typically within 1525 1610 nm band For this application an InGaAs detector calibrated at 1550 nm gives good absolute accuracy at all DWDM wavelengths Testing optical loss at 1610 or 1625 nm is common since this represents the worst case attenuation in most systems High power InGaAs detectors may be required to measure the system power level 7000 UM 5 CWDM Loss and Power Measurements The CWDM band is from 1270 1610 nm at 20 nm spacing however 1490 1610 nm is more common since it avoids the water absorption peak at 1383 nm The most common operating wavelengths for FTTH PON systems are currently 1310 1490 1550 nm As in DWDM application an InGaAs detector gives good absolute accuracy Because of the broad operating wavelengths encountered the power meter calibration wavelength needs to be matched to the measured wavelength or absolute errors may be excessive Many systems are measured at 1390 nm to test for the water peak and at 1625 nm to measure the high end attenuation limit At 1625 nm the fiber attenuation is actually very sensitive 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 instruments have a tolerance of 30 nm ACCURACY CONSID
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