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May 2014
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  • Page 1 KI2400 & 2800 Series Sources May 2014 www.kingfisherfiber.com...
  • Page 2 Course Contents General features Sending light & test tone Models Models Autotest λ wavelength lockout Autotest λ wavelength lockout Setup instrument Instrument care...
  • Page 3: General Features

    1. General Features Autotest capability Large high contrast LCD display Single port for MM, Single port for SM Power - Battery or micro USB Up to 5 SM λs from 1 port Up to 5 SM λs from 1 port Optical test tone generator Optical test tone generator VisiTest option...
  • Page 4 2./ Models There are two model styles: 1. KI2400 Series - preferred by telcos & those requiring higher stability Ultra Stable laser light source Single port Up to 5 laser λs Zero warm up 2. KI2800 Series – general purpose LED &...
  • Page 5 3. Setup Instrument 1. Keypad 2. Fit batteries 3. Launch Test Cord (LTC) configuration 4. Fit / remove adaptors 4. Fit / remove adaptors 5. Power On / Off...
  • Page 6 3.1. Keypad Remove Connector On/Off Lanyard holder External Power & Computer interface Backlight Backlight [F1-F4] [F1-F4] Toggle Centre...
  • Page 7 3.2 . Fit Batteries Unclip Battery compartment cover at rear of instrument Note: battery +Ve terminal spring orientation Instrument time setting holds for approx 7 seconds during change over. Alkaline battery run time approx 35 ~ 40 hours Early Models Current Models...
  • Page 8 Battery type configuration To enable rechargeable batteries to be internally charged this feature must be enabled by means of an 0.1” pitch shorting pin. Alkaline Battery configurations Instrument supplied in this configuration. Rechargeable Battery configuration...
  • Page 9 Launch 3.3. Test Cord The light source is either PC or APC connector specific. This is determined when ordering the instrument, and can only be changed at the factory. SM APC connector instruments, green connector housing SM PC connector instruments, SM PC connector instruments, blue blue...
  • Page 10 Select test cord connector Identify fibre type required for test cord and configuration required. Supplied with :- SC connector as standard...
  • Page 11 3.4. Fit/Remove an adaptor • Locate quick release button on front of instrument at base of connector housing • Lightly push and hold latch button in • Pull out existing adaptor Slot to outside • Release latch button. • Release latch button. •...
  • Page 12 3.5. Turn On • 10 minutes auto off • Permanent operation • Low battery indicator To turn On / Off: Push the Green [On/Off] button To Defeat auto time out. Press [On/Off] & hold for 3 seconds. Instrument will beep twice. ‘Perm’...
  • Page 13 4. Operation 1. Menu System 2. Light Modes...
  • Page 14: Menu System

    4.1. Menu System Auto Source Source Auto Home Mode Home Return to Select CW and Return to No function Top level menu tone modes Top Level Menu...
  • Page 15: Light Modes

    4.2. Light Modes Source can be operated in one of 3 ways: a) Autotest: Automatically toggle between all λs Preferred mode for loss testing as testing time is greatly reduced. Minimises error as meter always displays correct λ. b) Manual: Single λ...
  • Page 16 4.2.a. Auto Test Start Autotest: Per m Press [F4/ Auto] Transmitted data: nominal output power, serial number & λ Sou rc e Aut o Compliant power meter: automatically toggle between source λs toggle between source λs Stop Autotest: Per m Per m Press [F1/Home]...
  • Page 17: Manual Mode

    4.2.b. Manual Mode Source On: Perm Press [F1/Source] Source displays, λ, nominal output power Toggle [-/+] to select λ or turn Off Sou rc e Aut o Sour c e Sou rc e Sou rc e Mem ory Hom e Mod e Hom e Mod e...
  • Page 18 4.2.c. Test Tone Instrument must be in Manual Mode not Autotest Modulation On: Press [F1/ Source-Home] to turn source On Then Press [F3/ Mode] Modulation wavelength is displayed e.g. 270 Hz Sou r c e Hom e Mod e Modulation Off: Press [F1/Source-Home]...
  • Page 19 4.2.d. Change test tone Set up source in manual mode Press [F3/ Mode] to enter Tone Mode Press [F3/ Mode] again to scroll: 270Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, id01, id02, ----- id12, tone Off Press [F1/ Source-Home] to turn source Off Sour ce Sour ce Sour ce Sour ce...
  • Page 20 5./ Autotest λ Wavelength Lockout Wavelength lockout is the ability to ‘lockout’ one or more wavelengths from being sent by the source when operating in Autotest mode. • For example, instead of the source rotating through 1310 / 1490 / 1550 / 1625 nm, it can be set to test at 1310 / 1625 nm only.
  • Page 21 5.1. To check Lockout Wavelength(s) To check λ lockout status: Turn source On, then:- Press : [SOURCE] Toggle [-/+] to required wavelength. Press [F4] to view the ‘in’ ‘out’ status the λ. Per m Sou rc e Hom e Mod e...
  • Page 22 5.2. To set Lockout Wavelength(s) To lockout a λ: Turn source On, then:- Per m Press : [F1/SOURCE] Toggle [-/+] to required lockout wavelength. Press and hold [F4] to view the “in” “out” status the λ Sou rc e Press [Toggle Centre] Hom e Mod e...
  • Page 23 5.3. To run Lockout Wavelength(s) Run λ lockout mode: Ensure source Off. Per m Press and hold [Toggle Centre] , then press [F4/ AUTO] Sou rc e Aut o...
  • Page 24: Instrument Care

    6. 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 If moisture gets into the instrument, remove batteries &...
  • Page 25: Application Notes

    Application Notes Comprehensive selection available at www.kingfisher.com.au/ApplicationNotes.htm & & www.kingfisherfibre.com/ApplicationNotes.htm...

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