Kingfisher KI6512 User manual

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Instrument User Manual
KI6512 100GBASE LAN WDM-LR4/ER4 Power Meter
Warranty:
Information in 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, if accidental damage or
inconvenience results from use or attempted repair of the equipment.
This Kingfisher International product is guaranteed against defective
components and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of
delivery, unless specifically stated in the original purchase contract or
agreement. This warranty excludes optical connectors or incorrect use.
The warranty will be voided if the following instance happens:-
1) Dismantling the instrument.
2) The instrument has been immersed in water or subjected to
extreme environmental conditions.
Liability is limited solely to repair of the equipment.

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................3
2. Instrument Features.......................................................................................4
3. Specifications.................................................................................................5
4. Safety ..............................................................................................................6
5. Instrument Layout.......................................................................................... 7
6. Operation instructions...................................................................................8
6.1. General functions of instrument keys.....................................................8
6.2. Switching Instrument ON / OFF..............................................................9
6.3. Switch Instrument LCD backlight ON / OFF.........................................10
6.4. LR4/ER4 Measurement –single wavelength display mode .................10
6.5. LR4/ER4 measurement –multi wavelength display mode ................... 12
6.6. Graphical display mode (applicable to LR4/ER4 measurement only)... 13
6.7. 850/1310/1550 nm measurement Mode............................................... 14
6.8. Measurement unit (dB/dBm) Selection................................................. 14
6.9. Saving Data to Instrument (applicable to LR4/ER4 measurement only)15
6.10. Retrieving data saved in instrument...................................................15
6.11. Instrument Setup................................................................................ 16
7. Charging of Instrument.....................................................................25
8. Packaging Content ............................................................................26
9. Maintenance.......................................................................................26

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1. Introduction
KI6512 is an easy and economical handheld Wavelength Selective Power
Meter for 100GBASE LR4 / ER4 systems.
It scans and stores the absolute or relative power levels of all 4 LR4 /
ER4 λ in less than 0.8 seconds. These results can be viewed in graphical
or numerical form, and stored for later recall or transfer.
It also has a basic dB / dBm power meter for 850, 1310 and 1550 nm on
multimode and single mode fiber.
The small instrument has good ergonomics, with a large, sunlight
readable and backlit colour display, and a well laid out and easy to use
front panel.
Data Management Software enables stored test data to be downloaded
to PC.
Applications of KI6512 include the following:
•λ Selective Power Meter for 100GBASE LR4 / ER4 systems.
•Additional power meter for 850 / 1310 / 1550 nm MM/SM.
For application support, please visit www.kingfisherfiber.com to see our
comprehensive Application Notes written to support instrument users or
an updated version of this manual. FAQ can be found in the “Support”
section of our website.
Look at ww.kingfisherfiber.com to find distributor and service center
details from the Contact Us section.
Otherwise, if you are having difficulties, please feel free to contact
[e-mail] for application support.

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2. Instrument Features
•Compact, rugged & light weight
•Simple to use
•Fast measurement speed
•Auto display all 4 LR4 / ER4 λ simultaneously
•AUX port for 850, 1310, 1550 nm MM / SM
•Backlit, sunlight readable colour display
•Numeric or graphical display modes
•Internal memory for 1000 test records
•Test data transfer via USB port
•Programmable auto shut off
•External power / charging via mini USB port
•LED indicator battery charging status
•1 year warranty
•Low cost

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3. Specifications
Parameters
Value
Technical
LR4/ER4 port ( SMF ):
Wavelengths (nm)
Min
Center
Max
Channel 1
1294.53
1295.56
1296.59
Channel 2
1299.02
1300.05
1301.09
Channel 3
1303.54
1304.58
1305.63
Channel 4
1308.09
1309.14
1310.19
Fiber type
SMF
Damage level (dBm)
+27
AUX port:
Wavelengths (nm)
850
1310 & 1550
Fiber type
50/125 um, MMF
9/125 um, SMF
Damage level (dBm)
+14.5
Common for both LR4/ER4 & AUX ports:
Measurement range (dBm)
-40 ~ +11
Accuracy (dB)
±1 1
Resolution (dB)
±0.01
Measurement speed (second)
< 0.8
General
Optical connector/ interface
LC/PC
Display
2.8” Color LCD with backlight
Display unit
dBm, dB
Display resolution
0.01 dB
Memory
1000 records of 18-λ tests in internal memory
PC interface
Data transfer via USB
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-Polymer
Battery life
7 hours
Auto off function
Programmable (5~600 min after last key pressed)
Charging time
180 min
Flat battery performance
Unit works when charging a flat battery
External power /charging
Via USB port
Operate / Storage / Relative humidity
-20 ~ 55 °C / -10 ~ 50 °C / ~90% @0~40°C
Size / Weight
155 x 78 x 34 mm (6.10 x 3.07 x 1.34”) / 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)
Note 1: At -40 ~ +10 dBm, (1295.56, 1300.05, 1304.58, 1309.14nm) ±1.03nm, (1310,
1550nm)±50nm

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4. Safety
Take appropriate eye-safe precautions when
handling live fibre.
Avoid condensation
The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture, however it is
not waterproof. If moisture gets into the instrument, remove the
batteries and dry it out carefully for at least one hour before using it
again.
Storage
The equipment can be stored at the specified temperatures and relative
humidity. Protect the unit from temperature extremes that may cause
condensation within it.
Make sure to switch off the instrument whenever it is not in use. Keep
the optical connector covered with the dustcover at all time.

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5. Instrument Layout
Note: The instrument comes with an installed rubber holster
Display
Keypad
Product label
AUX port
LR4/ER4 port
USB connector
Charging indicator

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6. Operation instructions
6.1. General functions of instrument keys
Keypad
Functions
[Backlight]
ON / OFF Instrument, see section 6.2.
ON / OFF LCD display backlight, see section 6.3
[PM]
Perform 850, 1310, 1550 nm measurement (AUX port), see
section 6.7
[LWDM]
Perform LR4/ER4 measurement –single wavelength display
mode, see section 6.4
[SCAN]
Perform LR4/ER4 measurement - multi wavelength display mode,
see section 6.5
[dB/dBm]
Select absolute or reference measurement mode, see section 6.8
[Graph]
Display LR4/ER4 measurement result in graphical format, see
section 6.6
[Save]
Save LR4/ER4 measurement result to instrument memory, see
section 6.9
[Recall]
Retrieve saved data from instrument memory, see section 6.10
[ENTER]
Confirm option selection or data entry
[ESC]
Cancel selection or quit data entry without saving
[Menu]
Instrument setup, see section 6.11
[▲]
Up arrow, “+”/ “-”selection
[▼]
Down arrow, “+”/ “-”selection

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6.2. Switching Instrument ON / OFF
To switch ON instrument, press and hold [Backlight] until the
initialization screen below is displayed, released the keypad.
When initialized, the instrument will be defaulted to LR4/ER4
Measurement –single wavelength display mode; see picture below for
instrument display.
KI 6512
Initializing
Time (hh:mm)
Date (yy:mm:dd)
Battery charge indicator

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To switch OFF instrument, press and hold [Backlight]. Instrument will
be switched off shortly after the display below is seen.
6.3. Switch Instrument LCD backlight ON / OFF
The instrument’s LCD backlight can be toggled ON or OFF by pressing
[Backlight]. Backlight will turn off automatically approx. 30 seconds after
the last key-press.
6.4. LR4/ER4 Measurement –single wavelength display mode
Connect a SMF to “LR4/ER4”port (see section 5) of instrument. Press
[LWDM] to perform optical power measurement for the LR4/ER4
channels/wavelengths. See below for instrument display.
KI 6512
Powering
down

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In this mode, the total power for all the four LR4/ER4 channels, and the
power for only 1 of the four channels are displayed. Use [▲] or [▼] to
change channel.
Measurements method can be switched from RTS (Real Time Scan –
continuous strobe) to P&S (Press & Scan - single strobe), see
instrument display in P&S method below.See section 6.11.7 for setup
selection of RTS/P&S method.
Total power of 4
wavelengths
Power for individual
wavelength of CH01,
CH02, CH03 or CH04
Real Time Scan method
Press & Scan method
Channel number

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6.5. LR4/ER4 measurement –multi wavelength display mode
Connect a SMF to “LR4/ER4”port (see section 5) of instrument. Press
[SCAN] to perform optical power measurement for the four LR4/ER4
channels/wavelengths. In this mode, total optical powers of all
channels/wavelengths, and power of each individual
channel/wavelength are displayed simultaneously, see below for
instrument display. If RTS method (see section 6.11.7 for setup
selection of RTS/P&S methods) is selected, L (min) & H (max) of the
measured powers of each channel/wavelength are displayed too.
User can choose to display individual channel/wavelengths which had
been measured with power only, see section 6.11.8 for Scan Display
option setup.
Measurement method can be switched from RTS (Real Time Scan –
continuous measurement) to P&S (Press & Scan –one-time
measurement, see instrument display of this method below). See
section 6.11.7 for RTS/P&S option setup.
Real Time Scan method

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6.6. Graphical display mode (applicable to LR4/ER4 measurement
only)
Press [SCAN] followed by [Graph] to display the optical powers of the
LR4/ER4 wavelengths in graphical format, see picture below for an
example.
Press [Graph] again will switch the display back to multiple-wavelength
format as shown in section 6.5.
Note: This function does not apply to 850, 1310 & 1550 nm
Press & Scan method

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measurement.
6.7. 850/1310/1550 nm measurement Mode
Connect a fiber (50/125um MMF for 850nm, 9/125um SMF for 1310 &
1550 nm) to “AUX”port (see section 5) of instrument. Press [PM] to
perform optical power measurement. See instrument display below.
Measurement result of 1 wavelength will be displayed at a time. Use [▲,
▼] to change wavelength.
6.8. Measurement unit (dB/dBm) Selection
Press [dB/dBm] to toggle between absolute (dBm) and reference (dB)
mode. When switching from dBm to dB, the displayed value will
become “0.00” and the last meter reading/s will be used as the
reference value/s.

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6.9. Saving Data to Instrument (applicable to LR4/ER4
measurement only)
A maximum of 1000 data records can be saved; each data record
contains time stamp, individual & total powers for 4 wavelengths.
Press [SCAN] to display test measurements on instrument, press [Save]
to go to the instrument display below. Press [ENTER] to save data or
[ESC] to quit without saving.
Note: This function does not apply to 850, 1310 & 1550 nm
measurement.
6.10. Retrieving data saved in instrument
Press [Recall] to go to the display below.

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Use [▲, ▼] to highlight the desired data record file followed by pressing
[ENTER]. Saved data will be retrieved and displayed on instrument.
Press [Graph] to toggle data display between graphical and tabular
(multiple-wavelength) format.
6.11. Instrument Setup
Press [Menu] to display the instrument setup options available in 2
pages as show below.
Use [▲, ▼] to scroll between pages and to highlight the option to be
selected, press [ENTER] to confirm selection or [ESC] to quit Menu
Menu option list, page 1/2
Menu option list, page 2/2

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option list.
6.11.1. Offset option (applicable to LR4/ER4 measurement only)
Power measurements for LR4/ER4 wavelengths can be offset by a pre-
programmed value via this option.
When selected, the instrument display below can be seen.
Use numerical keys to input the desired offset value (between -25.99 ~
+25.99 dBm). Use [▲ or ▼] to select “+” or “-” sign. Press [ENTER] to
save setting or press [ESC] to return to Menu option list without saving.
Note: This function does not apply to 850, 1310 & 1550 nm
measurement.
6.11.2. Auto Power Off option
Use this option to program the time elapsed before instrument is
switched off automatically after the last key-press. When selected, the
instrument display below can be seen.
Existing programmed value
Enter new value here

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Use numerical keys to input the desired value (between 5 ~ 600 minutes)
and press [ENTER] to save setting or press [ESC] to return to Menu
Option list without saving.
6.11.3. Time Set option
Use this option to set date and time of instrument. When selected, an
instrument display below can be seen.
Use the numerical keys to enter date followed by time, and press
[ENTER] to save setting or press [ESC] to return to Menu option list
Date (yy-mm-dd)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Enter new value here
Existing programmed value

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without saving.
6.11.4. Data Delete option
Use this option to selectively delete data records in instrument memory.
When the option is selected, all data records in memory will be listed as
below.
Use [▲, ▼] to highlight the data record to be deleted and press [ENTER]
to select the data record.

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Press [ENTER] to delete or press [ESC] to quit without deleting and
return to the data record list.
Press [ESC] to return from data record list to Menu option list.
6.11.5. Data Format option
Use this option to delete all data records saved in instrument memory.
When selected, the instrument display below can be seen.
Press [ENTER] to proceed or press [ESC] to return to Menu option list
without deleting any data record
6.11.6. System Info option
Use this option to display information about the instrument on PN (Part
umber), SN (Serial Number), HW (Hardware version), FW (Firmware
version).
6.11.7. SCAN Type option (applicable to LR4/ER4 measurement only)