Kingfisher KI 023 User manual

KI 023 Talk Set User Manual
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Table of Content
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................- 2 -
2. Instrument Overview............................................................................................................- 2 -
2.1. Specification ....................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
2.2. Layout...............................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2.3. Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................................................- 3 -
3. Getting Started......................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1. Installing batteries..........................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.2. Turn instrument on/off ................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.3. Tilt Bail..............................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.4. LCD Display Backlight ..................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.5. Optical Connector.........................................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.6. Laser Source ...................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
4. Making and Receiving Calls................................................................................................ - 5 -
5. Eye Safety Precaution .......................................................................................................... - 6 -
6. Care for Your Instrument....................................................................................................- 6 -
7. Service and Support.............................................................................................................- 7 -
8. Disclaimer and Warranty..................................................................................................... - 7 -
9. Ordering Information........................................................................................................... - 7 -

KI 023 Talk Set User Manual
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1. Introduction
Fiber optical talk set is used during fiber cable installation, commissioning and repair, when other
communications systems are inconvenient or not available. A pair of KI 023 Optical Talk Set, made up
of a 1310 nm instrument & a 1550 nm instrument, provides convenient full duplex voice communication
over a single optical fiber. Additionally, these talk sets can be used as a single wavelength test source
with a tone feature for continuity testing.
Features:
•Full duplex over one fiber
•Incoming call alert
•Long battery life from 3 AA batteries with
low battery indicator
•Built-in laser source with test tones
•Interchangeable Connectors
•Backlit LCD display
•Sturdy industrial quality headset
•Tilt bail
•Sturdy 3.5mm jack connectors for headset
•Auto off to conserve power
•Transmit & receive indicators
•18 months warranty
2. Instrument Overview
2.1. Specification
Parameters
Values
Fiber type
SMF, MMF
Wavelength
1310 & 1550 nm matched pair
Dynamic range
30 dB (SMF), 15 dB (MMF)
Distance range1
Typical 158 Km (SMF), 41 Km (MMF)
Modulation mode
Pulse-duration
Power
3x AA Alkaline batteries2
Talking time
10 hours
Unit size
198 x 102 x 50 mm (7.8 x 4.0 x 2.0 ”)
Unit weight
0.4 kg (0.7 lb.)
Shipping weight
1.8 kg, including 2 instruments & standard accessories
Temperature
Operating: -10 to 60 °C,
Storage: -25 to 70 °C
Relative humidity
90% @ 30°C
Laser source (1310 or 1550 nm):
Output power (dBm)
-6 ±1 (@ 9/125 µm)
Note 1: With fiber attenuation of 0.19 dB/Km for SMF @1550nm, and 0.37 dB/Km for MMF @ 1550 nm.
Note 2: The instrument can be externally powered by an 8.2V DC power supply [with ID2.5mm(+ve)/OD5.5mm plug]
which is not supplied.

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2.2. Layout
2.3. Standard Accessories
Upon opening the packing box, check that all items listed below are included.
Description
Quantity
KI 023 (1310 nm) talk set, SC/PC
1
KI 023 (1550 nm) talk set, SC/PC
1
Headset with microphone
2
Soft carry case, carry strap
2 each
Operation manual
2
QA certificate
2
LCD display
On-off switch /
Disable auto-off
On/off LCD
backlight
Optical connector with
captive dust cap
On laser
source
Start call
End call / Off
laser source
Select laser
source
modulation
frequency
Tilt bail
Retainer for
carry strap
Lift tilt bail
here to reveal
product label
Earphone jack
Microphone jack
Optical connector
with captive dust cap
Battery door

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3. Getting Started
3.1. Installing batteries
3.2. Turn instrument on/off
To turn instrument on, press [ ] and the display below will be seen on LCD,
“auto-off” shows that instrument will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the last keypress. This
feature can be enabled or disabled by pressing [ ].
To turn instrument off, press and hold [ ] until the LCD display shuts off.
3.3. Tilt Bail
The tilt bail can be used to conveniently position the instrument at an angle, providing operator with
a clear view on the read-out on its LCD display.
3.4. LCD Display Backlight
When instrument is turned on, press [ ] to switch on backlight, press [ ] again to switch it off.
➊Push latch to remove
battery door
➋Insert 3x AA Alkaline batteries &
replace battery door.
Battery charge indicator
Indicates the wavelength of either the
1310 nm or 1550 nm instrument

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3.5. Optical Connector
To insert fiber into the connector, pull dust cap out, and gently push fiber into the connector until it
“clicks”. All standard instruments come with SC/PC optical connectors. If other connectors types are
required, please specify while ordering the talk set.
3.6. Laser Source
The instrument of a talk set pair comes with a built-in laser source of 1310 nm and 1550 nm respectively.
The output of the laser source mode can be selected between CW (0 Hz), 270 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz.
Power up instrument by pressing [ ]
To turn on the laser source: Press [Source],
To Select output mode: Press [ ] in turn to select 0 Hz (CW), 270 Hz, 1000 Hz or 2000 Hz.
To turn off laser source: Press [ ].
4. Making and Receiving Calls
Connect the 1310 nm instrument of talk set pair at one end of a fiber communication link, and connect
the 1550 nm instrument at the other end of the link.
Connect the connectors of headsets to earphone and microphone jacks on both instruments correctly.
The Volume Control knobs of the headsets can be used to adjust sound volume from earphones.
To initial a call at 1310 nm instrument, and answer the call 1550 nm instrument:
On 1310 nm instrument, press [ ] to initiate a call, the display below will be seen on its LCD,
Indicates that laser
source output is in CW
mode
Laser source of 1310 nm
instrument

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Initiated call can be cancelled by pressing [].
On 1550 nm instrument, ring tone indicating an incoming call with the display below seen on its LCD,
Press [ ] to answer call, or press [ ] to hang up call.
The same instruction above can be used to initiate a call on 1550 nm instrument, and answer the call
on 1310 nm instrument.
5. Eye Safety Precaution
The talk set feature a built-in class-I laser source, while working with the light source or
handling live fibers, always observe eye safety procedures compliant with your company
policy, relevant laser safety standards and safety practices.
6. Care for Your Instrument
This is a precision optical instrument. Keep it clean, dry and do not drop. Avoid exposure to moisture
or excessive vibration. When not in use, always replace the dust cap to protect the instrument’s adaptor
or adaptor head from accidental damages. During prolonged storage, remove battery to eliminate the
possibility of acid leakage. Clean optical surface of connector on instrument regularly using a 2.5m stick
type cleaner.

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7. Service and Support
For assistance, please visit our web site www.kingfisherfiber.com for your local contact details, or for return
material instructions (RMA). Our application support or service team would be pleased to help.
8. Disclaimer and Warranty
This manual is given in good faith for the benefit of the user. It cannot be used as the basis for claims
against Kingfisher International or its representatives. This product is guaranteed against defective
components and workmanship for 18 months from delivery, unless stated in the purchase contract. This
warranty excludes connector adaptors or incorrect use. Opening the instrument invalidates the
warranty. Liability is limited solely to repair of the equipment. Ordering Information
9. Ordering Information
KINGFISHER INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
720 Springvale Road, Mulgrave, Victoria 3170 Australia.
T(61) 3-8544-1700 F (61) 3-8544-1793 [e-mail] Whttp://www.kingfisherfiber.com
Description
P/N
Instrument, Talk Set, SM 1310 and 1550 nm Laser, SC
KI 023