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KI6503 48-Channel Optical CWDM Power Meter 

User Manual KI6503 48-Channel Optical DWDM Power Meter                                                       Revision 1 

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6.4 DWDM Mode    

Press [DWDM] to scan optical input once and display power values in single-
wavelength display mode.  See picture below for CWDM user interface. 

 

Use [▲, ▼] to display the power values of other wavelengths scanned at the 
optical input. 

 

6.5 SCAN Mode 

When [SCAN] is pressed, the wavelengths and their corresponding power 
values scanned at the optical input will be displayed in multiple-wavelength 
format.  A max of 9 wavelengths can be displayed simultaneously. Use [▲, 
▼] to scroll between available display pages. See picture below for SCAN 
Mode User Interface. 

Summary of Contents for KI6503 series

Page 1: ...e 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 ins...

Page 2: ...nstructions 8 6 1 General functions of instrument keys 8 6 2 Switching Instrument ON OFF 9 10 10 6 3 PM Power Meter Mode 10 6 4 DWDM Mode 12 6 5 SCAN Mode 12 6 6 Absolute dBm relative dB measurement modes 13 6 7 Graphical Display Mode 14 6 8 Saving Scanned Data in Instrument s Memory 14 6 9 Retrieving Data Save in Instrument s Memory 15 6 10 Instrument Setup options 16 7 Charging of Instrument 27 ...

Page 3: ... 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 KI6503 DWDM Power Meter include the following Wavelength Selective Power Meter for systems with DWDM channel spacing Quickly determine active channels For application support please visit www kingfisherfiber com to see our comprehensive Application Notes written...

Page 4: ...surement speed Scan range of 48 calibrated wavelengths Larger sunlight readable backlit color display Simultaneous 9 wavelengths loss display Tabular and graphical display modes Internal memory for 300 records of 48 test with time stamp Test data transfer via USB port Programmable auto shut off External power charging via mini USB port LED indicator battery charging status Low cost 1 year warranty...

Page 5: ... dB 1 0 30 dBm Damaged level dBm 27 composition of 18 λ Fiber type Single Mode General Optical connector interface SC PC Display 2 8 Colour LCD with backlight Display unit dBm dB Display resolution 0 01 dB Memory 300 records of 48 λ tests in internal memory PC interface Data transfer via USB Battery type Built in rechargeable Li Polymer 3 7V 1800mAH Battery life 7 hours min Auto off function Progr...

Page 6: ...oisture 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 Ke...

Page 7: ...al CWDM Power Meter User Manual KI6503 48 Channel Optical DWDM Power Meter Revision 1 Page 7 of 28 5 Instrument Layout Instrument keys Optical Connector Charging status LED Mini USB connector Color LCD Display Rubber holster ...

Page 8: ...ay backlight PM AUTO MANUAL Power Meter Mode DWDM Scan present dBm in single wavelength display mode SCAN Scan present dBm in multiple wavelength display mode dB dBm Toggle between measurement absolute and relative modes Graph Present scanned dBm wavelength in graphical format Save Save scanned data to instrument s memory Recall Retrieve saved data from instrument s memory ENTER Enter ESC Cancel q...

Page 9: ...o Auto Power Meter Mode upon initialization see pictures below for instrument displays When the instrument is switched ON its LCD backlight can be toggled ON or OFF by pressing Backlight Backlight will turn off automatically approx 30 seconds after the last key press To switch OFF instrument press and hold Backlight for 2 seconds The instrument will switch OFF a few second after the display shown ...

Page 10: ...wer measurement values PM Auto Mode In this operation mode the instrument automatically scans the optical input and displays the wavelength along with its corresponding measured power value which has been detected with the highest level of power The instrument is defaulted to PM Auto Mode upon power ON otherwise it can be switched from other operation modes to this by pressing PM see picture below...

Page 11: ...e to manually select and display real time power values of the wavelengths available at the optical input See picture below for user interface of this mode In PM auto Mode press PM once to switch to PM Manual Mode Use to select the desired wavelengths for power values displays Press PM again to return the instrument to PM Auto Mode PM Auto Mode PM Manual Mode ...

Page 12: ...See picture below for CWDM user interface Use to display the power values of other wavelengths scanned at the optical input 6 5 SCAN Mode When SCAN is pressed the wavelengths and their corresponding power values scanned at the optical input will be displayed in multiple wavelength format A max of 9 wavelengths can be displayed simultaneously Use to scroll between available display pages See pictur...

Page 13: ...cal DWDM Power Meter Revision 1 Page 13 of 28 6 6 Absolute dBm relative dB measurement modes In PM Power Meter Modes press dB dBm to toggle between absolute and relative measurement modes When relative mode is selected the displayed power will be become 0 00 dB see figure below ...

Page 14: ...mat see picture below for an example Press Graph again will switch the display back to multiple wavelength format shown in example of section 6 5 6 8 Saving Scanned Data in Instrument s Memory In SCAN Mode press Save to save test data in the instrument s internal memory see below user interface Press ENTER to continue with data saving or press ESC to quit without saving A maximum of 300 records of...

Page 15: ...ata Save in Instrument s Memory Press Recall to display all the test records saved in the instrument memory Each record is identified with a file name comprising the data and time the test data was saved Use to highlight the desired record followed by pressing ENTER The data will be retrieved and displayed on LCD as shown in picture below ...

Page 16: ...trieved record Toggle Graph to display the retrieved data in graphical or tabular multiple wavelength format 6 10 Instrument Setup options Press Menu to display the available instrument setup options in the Menu Option List Pictures below show the Menu Option list in 2 display pages Use to scroll between available pages and to highlight the desired option Press ENTER to select the highlighted opti...

Page 17: ...the user interface When All Scan is ON Selected is OFF The instrument will perform measurements for all 48 wavelengths despite of the wavelengths selected When All Scan is OFF Selected is ON The instrument will perform measurements for the selected wavelengths only Use to highlight Selected or All Scan and press ENTER to ON When All Scan is ON Selected will be automatically set to OFF and vise ver...

Page 18: ...elengths X or indicates the unselected wavelengths To select wavelength press ENTER on the display below Use to highlight the desired wavelength s from the list of available wavelengths Press ENTER to toggle ON select or OFF unselect the highlighted wavelength Press ESC to return to the option list of Menu Press ENTER to ON Press ENTER to ON All Scan ...

Page 19: ...er measurements of all wavelengths will be offset by the value pre programmed in this option See picture below for this option s user interface Press ENTER use the numerical keys to input the desired offset values between 25 99 25 99 dBm Use or to select or sign Press ENTER to save the saving or press ESC to return to option list of Menu without saving Press ENTER to toggle ON or OFF ...

Page 20: ...e below for this option s user interface Press ENTER use numerical keys to input a time between 5 600 minutes and press ENTER again to save setting or press ESC to return to Menu Option list without saving 6 10 4 Time Set option Use this option to set the date and time of the instrument See picture below for this option s user interface Use the numerical keys to enter the date and time and press E...

Page 21: ... records from instrument s internal memory See picture below for this option s user interface Use to highlight the test data record file to be deleted and press ENTER to select the file Press ENTER to confirm that Data will be deleted or press ESC to quit without deleting and return to the file list display Press ESC to return to Menu Option list Date yy mm dd Time hh mm ss File list display ...

Page 22: ...e all test record files saved in instrument s internal memory See picture below for user interface of this option Press ENTER to confirm that All data will be deleted or press ESC to return to Menu Option list without deleting any record file See picture below 6 10 7 System Info option Use this option to display the instrument s system information see picture below KI 6503 ...

Page 23: ...power measurement results in the following options Display only the wavelengths measured with power values OR Display all the wavelengths selected for measurement See pictures below for the user interface Use to toggle between All and Measured and press ENTER to select the desired display mode Display mode Measured to display wavelengths detected with power values only Display mode All to display ...

Page 24: ...low for the user interface Use to toggle between Auto and Manual Press ENTER to save setting or press ESC to return to option list of Menu without saving 6 10 10 Threshold option Use this option to program the threshold level which is visible when the measured data is presented on graphical format Use the numerical keys to enter a new valid threshold value 40dBm 10 dBm and use for or sign selectio...

Page 25: ... 1 Page 25 of 28 6 10 11 Display Unit option Use this option to display channel as either Wavelength nm or Frequency THz Use to select Wavelength nm or Frequency THz and press ENTER to confirm selection Original programmed threshold Reprogrammed threshold Original programmed threshold Reprogrammed threshold ...

Page 26: ...w Threshold option Use this option to select either to or not to display on the graph the value bars which are below the threshold set Use to select Visible or Invisible and follow by ENTER to confirm selection See examples below E g 1 When Visible is selected the purple bars for measurement values below the set threshold are displayed ...

Page 27: ...t Layout will light up to indicate the status of charging as described below Red light charging in progress Green light fully charged This battery indicator displayed on instrument s LCD indicates that the instrument is being charged Note that when linked to an external power supply the instrument is still operable in the events that the internal battery has been totally discharged the internal ba...

Page 28: ...tor clean and free of dust or other contaminant by cleaning them regularly 2 Do not use unclean or nonstandard adapters 3 Change adapter carefully if necessary and keep any spare adapter in dirt dust free environment 4 When the instrument is not in use keep the optical connectors covered with dust caps at all the time Exposing the sensor for a long period of time will allow dust to be accumulated ...

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