Training Manual: Training Manual: KI9600A Series Pocket Power MetersKI9600A Series Pocket Power Meters

Level 1Level 1

June 2011

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Course ContentsCourse Contents1. General Features2. Models3. Detector Types4. Keypad5. Instrument Care6. Operation7. Operating Modes8. Log / Linear display9. Special Features

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1. General Features1. General Features

Battery life – 300 hours Calibration at multiple wavelengths Ruggedised, water & dust resistant 3 year re-calibration interval 3 year warranty – extendable to 5 or

7 years Special Features: ‘Multi-fiber ID’ ,

SlowMode and TamperLock

Entry skill level Fits in shirt pocket Test tone detection Industry standard

interchangeable connectors – Including SFF

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There are two model styles:

A. KI9600A: for popular connector types – the most popular.

B. KI9600-XL: fitted with a wide area detector - plastic fibre, MT-RJ, ribbon and specialty fibre applications up to 3 mm core diameter.

2. Models2. Models

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3. Detector Types3. Detector Types

Several Detector types are available to suit your application. Choose a detector style to suit your power and wavelength requirements.

H series High power – CATV, DWDM• Power level configurations of up to +24 dBm• Filtered InGaAs

Si Wide area detector configuration - LAN at 850nm, POF

• Power levels of up to 0 dBm•Will not work at 1300 nm• Available XL series meters only

InGaAs Telco & LAN• Power Levels of up to +5 dBm•Most accurate detector type at Telco wavelengths

Ge LAN at 850 & 1300nm• Power levels of up to +10 dBm• Not as accurate as InGaAs.• Can be affected by temperature• Not recommended above 1550 nm

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3.1 Typical Detector Spectral responses3.1 Typical Detector Spectral responses

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Power Meter Wavelength Dependence

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Early InGaAs Meters

Ge 25 ºC

Ge 0 ºC

InGaAs B series

New InGaAs detectors work well at 850 nm.

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4. Keypad4. Keypad

Power On/Off

Connector release

Wavelength toggle and

special features

DUAL FUNCTION

dBm, dBr & W+

SET REF

DUAL FUNCTION

Hold+

Min/Max

Connector housing cap

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5. Instrument Care5. Instrument Care

Keep the instrument in a carry case during storage and transport • Use only high quality batteries.

• For prolonged storage remove batteries. • The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture, however it is not

waterproof. • If moisture gets into the instrument, remove batteries & dry it out carefully

before using it again.

• Where possible, keep instrument away from strong sunlight.

• Clean the instrument case using Iso-Propyl-Alcohol (IPA) or other non solvent cleaning agents.

• DO NOT use Acetone or other active solvents as damage may result.

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6. Operation6. Operation

1. Fit batteries

2. Turn power meter on

3. Select / determine test cord configuration

4. Fit correct adaptor style to meter

5. Measure

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6.1 Fit batteries6.1 Fit batteries

To Fit Batteries.• Press battery cover latch down and push away from case.• Insert 2 ‘AAA’ cells• Replace battery cover

Battery life.Alkaline ‘AAA’ batteries: 300 Hrs

Low Battery Display.Indicator shows when batteries are low.

Warning.Do not use lithium batteries, or other batteries with a nominal voltage greater

than 1.8 V as the instrument may become damaged.

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1550-0.59 dB m

Hold

nm

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

onPerm

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6.2 Power On6.2 Power On

To turn onPush the Aqua [On/Off] button

To Defeat auto time out. Press [On/Off] & [HOLD] for several seconds. •Instrument will beep twice.• ‘on’ will display. •‘Perm’ will display on the upper part of the LCD.

• 10 minutes auto off• Permanent operation• Low battery indicator

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6.3 Determine type of test cord6.3 Determine type of test cord

Identify fibre type required for test cord and configuration required.

Connector / boot colours may identify the fibre type:-OM1 (62.5 µm) BeigeOM2 (50 µm) BlackOM3 (50 µm) AquaSMF Blue or Green

Cordage colours may identify the fibre type:-SMF: YellowMMF Blue, Grey/Slate, Aqua or Orange

Unlike sources, power meters accept both PC and APC connectors.•EXCEPTION – wavelength selective meters are end face specific!

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6.4 Fit connector6.4 Fit connector

Once the required test cordage configuration is identified, a matching adaptor for the power meter can be selected.

Fitting the adaptor depends upon meter style

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Standard & Wavelength Selective InstrumentsStandard & Wavelength Selective Instruments

Supplied with :- SC connector as standard

Other connector styles include:-ST, FC, LC, E2000, 2.5mm Universal , SMA , MU, D4, DIN

* Universal not recommended for sources

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To fit / change an adaptor / connectorTo fit / change an adaptor / connector

• Locate quick release button on front of instrument at base of connector housing

• Push and hold button in• Pull out existing adaptor• Fit new adaptor

Slot to outside

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XL Series ConnectorsXL Series Connectors

• Industry standard 7/8”-28 TPI adaptors• Select required adaptor style• Screw on adaptor

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7. Operating Modes7. Operating Modes

1. Measure Power:If receiving light from a ‘simple’ source.

– Meter will display power. – dBm, dBr or W– The operator must select correct

wavelength.

2. Modulation Frequency:Automatic display of modulation frequency.

– Modulation 200 to 2,500 Hz

3. Multi-fibre Identification number:

Automatic display of 12 fibre identification numbers.

Connect power meter to DUT.In the presence of light the meter will operate in one of three ways:

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1550-0.59 dB m

Hold

nm

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7.1 Measure Power7.1 Measure Power

Power meter receives light from the source.User must select the correct wavelength.

To select wavelength.•Toggle [λ] or [λ] to select λ

– Wavelength toggling is circular.

[<λ] [>λ]

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7.2 Test Tone7.2 Test Tone

When receiving modulated light. •Instrument displays modulated frequency & beeps.

When receiving Test Tone.•270, 1,000 or 2,000 Hz.•Instrument displays modulated frequency & beeps.

Tone measurement can be disabled in Slow Mode.

850270Hz

Hold

nm

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

7.3 Fibre ID Number7.3 Fibre ID Number

When receiving a Multi-fibre identification signal:•Displays Fibre identification number

• Applies to KI9600 Firmware version r0.05 and above.• Legacy instruments will display a modulation

frequency.

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Some Light sources have the ability to send a ‘multi-fibre identification’ number in the range of 1 to 12.

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

Perm 1550

I d04Hold

nm

LEVELMOD

Pocket Fiber Source

1550dB m

nmSource

0.00 I d04

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8. Log/linear Display8. Log/linear Display

1. Absolute ModeMeasure actual power level at a particular location – dBm

– Typically used during installation & maintenance activities.

2. Relative ModeMeasure power level ‘relative’ to a particular location – dBr

– Typically used for loss measurement.

3. LinearMeasures power in watts – nW, µW, W

– Typically a laboratory measurement.

The meter defaults to last setting and wavelength at power on.

The power meter can display power in logarithmic (dB) or Linear (W) units.

HOLD

Max Min

Pocket Fiber Meter

1625

dB/ dBm/mWSet Ref

3.83 u W

Hold

nm

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1625

-0.56 dB R

Hold

nm-24.1

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1625

-24.17 dB m

Hold

nm

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Toggle - Absolute/Relative/LinearToggle - Absolute/Relative/Linear

To toggle between Absolute / Relative and Linear mode. •Briefly, Press soft button [dB/dBm/mW] to toggle between the three modes.

[dB/dBm/mW]

dBm dBr W

[dB/dBm/mW]

[dB/dBm/mW]

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1625

-0.56 dB R

Hold

nm-24.1

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Set ReferenceSet Reference

Must be in Relative mode (dBr) not Absolute mode (dBm).

• Press and hold [Set Ref] for several seconds.– Meter will beep 2 times and zero at indicated

wavelength.– Reference value remembered at power off.

[Set Ref]

dBr

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1625

-0.00 dB R

Hold

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9. Special Features9. Special Features

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1.HoldThis feature is useful where you want to show a measurement to a third party.

2. Min & Max recordingThis feature is useful where a level needs to be monitored over a time period.

3. SlowMode• Tone detection disabled, enables measurement power in the presence of audio level modulation.• Improved low power measurement accuracy.

4. TamperLock Mode• Display settings are locked.• Useful for low skilled areas or where only 1 wavelength is in use.

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1550-0.59 dB m

Hold

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9.1 Hold Function9.1 Hold Function

To activate the Hold function:•Briefly press [HOLD]

• The instrument will beep.• The word ‘Hold’ will flash in the lower RHS of the

display.

To turn Hold off.•Briefly press [HOLD]

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[Hold]

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1550-12.03dB m

Hold

nm

max

dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

1550-16.55dB m

Hold

nm

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9.2 Min / Max9.2 Min / Max

To retrieve the Maximum and Minimum value:•Press and hold [Max Min]

• Instrument will beep twice and

• the word ‘min’ will display on the upper RHS of the LCD.

•Repeat above to toggle to ‘max’ •Repeat above to turn function ‘Off’.

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Min

Max

[Max Min]

[Max Min]

To reset Max/Min:•Toggle to another wavelength and back or•Turn power Off and then back On.

9.3 SlowMode9.3 SlowMode

To Activate at Power On• Press and Hold [dB/dBm/mW] while turning meter On. “- tonE” will be displayed.

To Activate when meter powered On• Press and Hold [λ], then press [dB/dBm/mW] “- tonE” will be displayed.

To Activate when test tone detection is active• Press [dB/dBm/mW] .

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When SlowMode is On, alternating “” and “B” symbols will be displayed.

To exit SlowMode • Press and hold [λ], then press [dB/dBm/mW] or turn power Off and then back On.

HOLD

Max Min

Pocket Fiber Meter

dB/ dBm/mWSet Ref

1625

-24.17 dB m

Hold

nm

B

9.4 Tamper Lock Mode9.4 Tamper Lock Mode

To activate• Set meter to required λ & measurement mode, e.g. 850 and dBm

• Press and hold [λ], then press and hold [HOLD]• ‘codE’ will display• Press any 6 keys, other than [Power]

• record keystroke sequence for future use.

• Instrument will beep 3 times and display ‘Lout’

When active• ‘<<<‘ and ‘>>>’ displayed

To clear• Press and hold [λ] & [HOLD] whilst turning power On• ‘codE’ will display , enter 6 key code sequence• If successful ‘PASS’ will display.• Alternatively, TamperLock will be cleared after 3 unsuccessful attempts.

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dB/ dBm/mW

HOLD

Max MinSet Ref

Pocket Fiber Meter

850

-24.17 dB m

Hold

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Application NotesApplication Notes

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