Training Manual: KI9800A Series Pocket Fibre Sources

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Training Manual KI9800A Series Pocket Fibre
Sources
June 2011
Level 1
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Course Contents

1. Typical Applications
2. General Features
3. Models
4. Keypad
5. Instrument care
6. Operation
7. Operating Modes
8. Additional Features

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1./ Applications

• Single multimode cable testing
• General testing maintenance

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2. General Features

• Industry standard interchangeable connectors
  including SFF
• Battery life gt25 hours
• Ruggedised, water dust resistant
• 3 year re-calibration interval
• 3 year warranty extendable to 5 or 7 years

• Entry skill level
• Fits in shirt pocket
• Single port
• Up to 3 wavelengths
• Test tone Multi-fibre ID generator
• Autotest feature

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3. Models
There are four model ranges

• KI982x - Single mode
• KI981x Multimode
• KI980x - Specialty POF Visible
• KI984x Specialty VCSEL
• MM sources are EF compliant at 50 um working
• PC APC connector versions

Specify PC or APC at time of ordering
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4. Keypad
Connector housing cap
Connector release
Laser O/P level setting
Power On/Off

• AutoTest
• Modulation Freq.
• Fibre ID number

Wavelength toggle
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5. Instrument Care

• Keep the instrument in its 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. Operation

1. Fit batteries
2. Turn source on
3. Select / determine test cord configuration
4. Fit correct adaptor style to source
5. Cleanliness
6. Send light

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6.1 Fit batteries

• To Fit Batteries.
• Press battery cover latch down and push away from
  case.
• Insert 2 AAA cells
• Replace battery cover
• Battery life.
• Laser/LED source 40/35 hours in Autotest,
  typical using Alkaline batteries. 25 hours
  typical in CW mode
• 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.

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6.2 Power On-Off
To turn on Push the Aqua On/Off button

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

• 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.

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6.3 Determine type of test cord

• SM APC connector instruments, green connector
  housing
• SM PC connector instruments, blue connector
  housing
• MM PC connector instruments, beige connector
  housing

• Identify type of test cord and configuration
  required. E.g. SC-APC to ST-PC
• Must match connector end face type, PC-PC or
  APC-APC connector.
• Wrong end face type may damage instrument.

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6.4 Fit connector

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

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Standard 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 / 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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6.5 Cleanliness
Failure to ensure optical connectors are clean
will lead to incorrect measurement.

• Dust particles are similar in size to the core
  diameter of SM fibre.
• Arguably most failures are due to connector and
  adaptor contamination!

• How can I tell if the connection is clean?
• Inspect test cord connectors with optical
  microscope.
• If clean insert into instrument.
• Remove test cord and re-inspect.
• If test cord connector is clean then the
  instrument connector and its adaptor is also
  clean.

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7. Operating Modes

• Select mode of operation
• CW mode
• Source sends continuous light.
• Autotest
• Source alternates between wavelengths.
• Test tone / Multi-fibre Identification number
• Source sends modulated light or a Fibre
  identification number.
• Modulation 270, 1,000 and 2,000 Hz.
• Multi-Fibre identifier number 1 12.

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7.1 CW Mode

• On Light Source press ?? or ??.
• Source displays, wavelength nominal output
  power
• and if active, test tone or Fibre ID
• Toggle ?? or ?? to select another ? or to
  Turn-Off.

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7.2 Autotest Mode

• Start AutoTest
• Press AUTO
• LCD displays Auto
• LCD displays gtgtgt indicating the active port.
• LCD displays Source On, the word on flashes
• Data sent to far end includes nominal output
  power, serial number ?
• A compliant Power Meter will automatically toggle
  between these ?s

• Stop Autotest
• Press Auto or turn instrument Off

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7.3 Test tone / Multi-fibre Identification number

• To send modulation
• Turn source on
• Press MOD
• To scroll through test tones, multi-fibre ID
  numbers or turn modulation off
• Press MOD .
• Multi fibre ID feature Firmware r0.05 and
  above.
• Or......

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• To toggle modulation Up or Down
• Press and hold MOD, then press ?? or ??
• To set modulation Off
• Press and hold MOD, then press and hold ??
  for 3 seconds.
• To set modulation to ID012
• Press and hold MOD, then press and hold ??
  for 3 seconds.

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8. Additional Features
Output Level Adjust Adjusting the relative laser
powers of a multi wavelength source enables the
user to match the source to a power meter such
that the power meter reads the same as the source
wavelength is changed. Why Use O/P Power
Adjust? Consider a remote referencing situation
the REMOTE power meter is not calibrated at one
of the wavelengths. Multi wavelength testing can
be performed without altering the power meters
wavelength setting. TamperLock Locks source to a
user selected wavelength. Requires user defined
keystroke to activate or de-activate.
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8.1 Output Power Adjust

• Toggle power out
• Select required ?.
• Press LEVEL to decrease O/P power,
• or to toggle up or down.
• Press hold LEVEL then press ?? or ??
• To set max O/P power-
• Press hold LEVEL , press hold ?? for 3
  seconds.
• To set min O/P power-
• Press hold LEVEL , press hold ?? for 3
  seconds.

• Note
• Applicable to laser sources only
• 0.1 dB steps over 3dB range.
• Meter beeps at each change
• Resets to factory default at power Off

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8.2 TamperLock

• To Activate
• Set source to desired ?
• Press and hold ?? while pressing LEVEL for 5
  seconds.
• Instrument will beep 5 times display will show
  codE
• Enter a 6 key sequence using any keys except
  POWER.
• A triple beep and LOut on display will indicate
  completion.
• record keystroke sequence for future use.
• To cancel TamperLock setup, press POWER.
• When active
• ltltlt and gtgtgt displayed
• To clear
• Press and hold ?? LEVEL whilst turning
  power On.
• codE will display , enter the 6 key code
  sequence.
• If successful, PASS will be displayed
  indicating TamperLock cleared.
• If incorrect sequence entered, FAIL x will be
  displayed (where x is attempt count).
• Alternatively, TamperLock will be cleared after 3
  unsuccessful attempts.

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