The KI 9800A series Shirt-pocket Fiber Source is used to test optical loss, multi-fiberpolarity checking or fault finding in all optical fiber systems, at 1 to 3wavelengths.

High productivity, high stability, rugged construction and ease of use combine to achieve superior measurement confidence.

Features

• Source or VFL options for all fiber types

•Rugged shirt-pocket size with spring clip

• Excellent optical power stability

• Excellent re-connection repeatability

• Interchangeable connectors

• Long battery life

• Low-skill Limited Feature mode

• Multi-Fiber ID tone source feature

• Mode controlled multimode sources

• Eye-safe long distance VFL to 10Km

• Autotest compatibility with other instruments

• Large sunlight readable display

• 3-year warranty&calibration cycle

• Made in Australia

 

KI 9800 Series -Optical Light Source

The KI 9800A Pocket Fiber Source is used for loss testing, polarity checking or fault finding on single mode, multimode, PCS or plastic optical fiber (POF) cable.

Tough construction includes general moisture resistance, rubber corners and proven ability to withstand drops of over 2 meters onto a hard surface. It meets the general requirements of MIL PRF 28800F Class 2.

Interchangeable optical connectors are dust and drop protected. An SC adaptor is supplied; other styles include the popular LC. Use of metal-free adaptors avoids contamination of connectors in high power systems.

Reconnection repeatability is < 0.1 dB, resulting in exceptional practical source stability.

When used with an Autotest compatible Power Meter or Loss Test Set, one button multi-wavelength loss testing is achieved.

Test tones can be used with a compatible Power Meter or clip on identifier for fiber detection, polarity checking, fault finding and route location.

When used with a Multi-Fiber ID compatible Power Meter, multiple sources can be set up to uniquely identify up to 12 fibers at a time.

1310 / 1490 / 1550 / 1625 nm laser sources are ideal for single-mode testing, with KI 9600 or KI 2600 series power meters.

850 / 1300 nm LED sources are ideal for multimode testing, in combination with KI 9600 or KI 2600 series power meters. They meet the Encircled Flux (EF) standard compliance to provide the most consistent and reliable testing results.

650 / 660 nm LED source optionsare ideal for POF testing, in combination with the KI 9600XL or KI2600XL series power meters.

The 850 nm VCSEL source for multimode fiber testing should only be used to meet special requirements.

The 635 nm laser VFL Visual Fault Locator with Class 1 eye safety is optimized for maximum visibility on short distance applications.

The 650 nm laser VFL Visual Fault Locator with Class 2M eye safety is optimized for long distance applications up to 10 Km. Both VFL options offer much improved eye safety compared to pen-style units when unplugged, and featurePC or APC interchangeable / replaceable connectors, tone / wink function, rugged case and AAA batteries.

A Limited Feature Mode enables a site manager to lock and track instrument settings to reduce measurement skill, and improve both test confidence and traceability.

 

 

 

OPTICAL Specifications

	1310 or 1310/1550 nm Laser	1310/1625 nm Laser	1310/1490/ 1550 nm Laser	1310/1550/ 1625 nm Laser	635 nm Laser	650 nm Laser	850 nm VCSEL	850 / 1300 nm LED	660 nm LED	Comments
Output power (dBm) @ Fiber Type (mm)	0@ 9/125	0@ 9/125	-4@ 9/125	-4@ 9/125	-2@ 9/125	+7@9/125	-2@ 62.5/125	-20@ 62.5/125 -22.5 @ 50/125  -321 @ 9.5/125	-6@ 1 mm POF, -13@ 200 PCF	± 1 dB3
Short term stability (dB)	0.041	0.061	0.041	0.061	N/A	N/A	0.121	0.01	0.01	For 15 min, typical ±D 2°C, after warm up
Stability over temp (dB)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	N/A	N/A	0.8	0.35	0.35	Typical, over temperature
l initial tolerance (nm)	20	20	20	30	5	5	20	N/A	15	At 25 °C
l width, nm	3	3	3	3	3	3	< 1	N/A	25	FWHM, typical
l nm/°C	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.4	NA	Typical
Mode Controlled Source	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Mode controlled2		N/A
Reconnection repeatability (dB)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.05	N/A	95 % confidence
Modulation	270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz ± 2 %
Blinking 2 Hz	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	Yes	N/A	N/A	Yes
Output power level		Adjustable over 3 dB in 0.1 dB steps					Fixed	Fixed	Fixed

Note 1: ORL < -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.

Note 3: Only applicable to outputs @ fiber types, 9/125 mm, 62.5/125 mm, 1 mm POF. Accuracy for output @ 200 mm PCF is ± 2 dB.

GENERAL Specifications

 

Parameters	Value
Battery life Size Weight	Laser/LED source: 40/35 hours in Autotest, typical 124 x 81 x 25 mm / 4.9 x 3.2 x 1.0” 0.15 kg / 0.33 lb. Shipping 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb.
Operating / Storage Relative Humidity Case	15 to 55 °C / -25 to 70 °C 0 ~ 95% Polycarbonate with captive dust cap, 2.5-meter drop tested
Power Multi-fiber ID Calibration cycle	2 Alkaline AAA cells. Selectable auto-off, low battery indicator Up to 12 fibers 3 years

 

Class 1 or 2 Laser / LED infrared device. These are eye safe under all circumstances.
650 nm VFL only is Class 2M. Warning! Eye hazard if viewed with magnifying device. Compliant with IEC60825-1 and 21CFR1040.10.

Australian and international patents. Technical data is subject to change without notice as part of our program of continuous improvements.

ORDERING INFORMATION

 

Description	Part number
Instrument, Source 635 nm VFL Laser Instrument, Source 650 nm VFL Laser	KI 9807A KI 9808A
Instrument, Source 660 nm LED Instrument, Source 850-1300 nm LED	KI 9809AM KI 9812A
Instrument, Source 1310 nm Laser   Instrument, Source 1310-1550 nm Laser	KI 9820A KI 9822A
Instrument, Source 1310-1550 nm Laser APC Instrument, source 1310-1625 nm Laser APC	KI 9822A-APC KI9825A-APC
Instrument, Source 1310-1490-1550 nm Laser Instrument, Source 1310-1490-1550 nm Laser APC	KI 9827A KI 9827A-APC
Instrument, Source 1310-1550-1625 nm Laser APC Instrument, Source 850 nm VCSEL	KI 9828A-APC KI 9840A

Please enquire for non-standard connectors, APC connector, and laser / LED wavelengths etc.

 

 

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Description	Quantity
Option, Hybrid Adaptor, Ceramic Sleeve, SC/SC 50 & 62.5 µm fiber mandrel wraps set (OPT701) for MM LED source	1 1
Quick guide	1
Soft carry pouch (OPT156)	1
Wrist strap QA certificate	1 1