Training Manual: KI9600A Series Pocket Power Meters Level 1 June 2011

2 Course Contents 1.General Features 2.Models 3.Detector Types 4.Keypad 5.Instrument Care 6.Operation 7.Operating Modes 8.Log / Linear display 9.Special Features

3 1. 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

4 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. Models

5 3. 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

6 3.1 Typical Detector Spectral responses New InGaAs detectors work well at 850 nm.

7 4. 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

8 5. 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.

9 6. Operation 1.Fit batteries 2.Turn power meter on 3.Select / determine test cord configuration 4.Fit correct adaptor style to meter 5.Measure

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.

Power On To turn on Push 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

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) Beige OM2 (50 µm) Black OM3 (50 µm) Aqua SMF Blue or Green Cordage colours may identify the fibre type:- SMF: Yellow MMF Blue, Grey/Slate, Aqua or Orange Unlike sources, power meters accept both PC and APC connectors. EXCEPTION – wavelength selective meters are end face specific!

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

14 Standard & 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

15 To 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

16 XL Series Connectors Industry standard 7/8”-28 TPI adaptors Select required adaptor style Screw on adaptor

17 7. 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:

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]

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.

7.3 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. 20 Some Light sources have the ability to send a ‘multi-fibre identification’ number in the range of 1 to 12.

21 8. Log/linear Display 1.Absolute Mode Measure actual power level at a particular location – dBm –Typically used during installation & maintenance activities. 2.Relative Mode Measure power level ‘relative’ to a particular location – dBr –Typically used for loss measurement. 3.Linear Measures 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.

22 Toggle - 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 dBrW [dB/dBm/mW]

23 Set 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

9. Special Features 24 1.Hold This feature is useful where you want to show a measurement to a third party. 2. Min & Max recording This 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.

9.1 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] 25 [Hold]

9.2 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’. 26 Min Max [Max Min] To reset Max/Min: Toggle to another wavelength and back or Turn power Off and then back On.

9.3 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]. 27 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.

9.4 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 ‘ >>’ 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. 28

Application Notes Application Notes Comprehensive selection available at 29