Metal-free connectors

What it does

Uses ceramic (eg non-metallic) test adaptor alignment sleeves to avoid metallic wear particles from contaminating active connectors

The connector adaptor body may still be metal for general equipment ruggedness.

User benefits

Avoids later random operational failure of high power transmission systems.
Avoids damage to test leads and equipment caused by relatively hard metal dust wear particles.

Explanation

Connectors have been found to occasionally and randomly fail in transmission systems which operate over about 100 mW (+20 dBm).

Detailed studies have found metal particle contamination in every case.

The metal dust generally comes from wear particles caused when connectors are mated using a metal alignment sleeve in the through connector, or a metal adaptor on test equipment

Test instruments are often the last item to be in contact with a connector.

Unfortunately, many instruments (particularly power meters) use a metal interface adapter. worst is anodized aluminium, which creates the most wear particles that will almost certainly result in connector contamination.

Metal-Free Connector Instruments

Pocket Power Meter KI 9600A Series

  • Simple shirt-pocket size power meter
  • Options for all networks
  • Low skill Tamper-Lock mode
  • Ideal for transmission installers
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
InGaAs
Suited for
H3B
Suited for
H5
Suited for
Si 5mm
Suited for
Ge 5mm
Suited for
Ge 7mm
Suited for

Handheld Power Meter KI 2600 Series

  • Productivity fiber optic meter
  • Options for all networks
  • Ideal for cable installers
  • Powerful reporting capability
  • Optional VFL
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
InGaAs
Suited for
InGaAs, VFL
Suited for
H5
Suited for
H5, VFL
Suited for
H6
Suited for
H6, APC
Suited for
Si 5mm
Suited for
Si 5mm, VFL
Suited for
Ge 5mm
Suited for
InGaAs 5mm
Suited for
Ge 7mm
Suited for

GPON / PON Power Meter KI 6102

  • Economical in-line meter for PON test
  • Simple and reliable PON tester instrument
  • 1310 / 1490 / 1550 nm, two ports
  • 100 test memory with PC software
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
In-line PON AA Battery, SC/APC
Suited for

10G/XG PON Power Meter KI 6106

  • Economical in-line meter for PON test
  • Simple and reliable operation
  • 1270 / 1310 / 1490 / 1577 nm, two ports
  • 100 test memory with PC software
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
In-line 10G/XG PON Power Meter, SC/APC
Suited for

DWDM Channel Power Meter KI 6503

  • λ selective DWDM power meter
  • Scans all channels
  • Compact, rugged and inexpensive
  • USB connectivity and PC software
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for

CWDM Channel Power Meter KI 6501

  • λ selective CWDM power meter
  • Scans all channels
  • Compact, rugged, and inexpensive
  • USB connectivity and PC software
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for

LR4/ER4 Channel Power Meter KI 6512

  • λ selective LR4/ER4 power meter
  • Scans all channels
  • Has additional basic power meter
  • Compact, rugged, and inexpensive
  • USB connectivity and PC software
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for

Visual Fault Locator Pen KI 6300 Series

  • Pen-sized universal laser VFL 1mW(1.7dBm) or 5mW(7dBm)
  • Eye safe class 1 or class 2M laser
  • LC / 1.25 mm universal adapter option
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
Source, Visual Fault Locator Pen 1.7 dBm, Universal 2.5mm
Suited for
Source, Visual Fault Locator Pen 7 dBm, Universal 2.5mm
Suited for

Pocket Fiber Source KI 9800A Series

A simple shirt-pocket size test source, with options for all networks

Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser APC
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED
Suited for
660 nm LED
Suited for
1310, 1490, 1550 nm Laser
Suited for
1310-1490-1550 nm Laser APC
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Laser APC
Suited for
1310-1625 nm Laser APC
Suited for
1310 nm Laser
Suited for
635 nm VFL Laser
Suited for
650 nm VFL Laser
Suited for
850 nm VCSEL
Suited for

Handheld Source KI 2400 & 2800 Series

  • Versatile productivity source
  • Options for SM, MM, POF etc
  • SM + MM quad up to 6 λ
  • Superior stability options
  • Unique VisiTester VFL
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser APC
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser VisiTester
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser VisiTester APC
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED VisiTester, 1310-1550 nm Laser VisiTester
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550-1625 nm Laser APC
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Ultra Stable, Edge Emitting LED
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Ultra Stable Laser
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser VisiTester
Suited for
1310-1550 nm High Power +5dBm Laser
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED VisiTester
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Ultra Stable Laser APC
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Laser APC
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Laser VisiTester APC
Suited for
1310-1490-1550-1625 nm Laser APC
Suited for
470-520-660 nm LED for POF/PCS
Suited for
MPO-12 Visual Cable Verifier Source
Suited for
MPO-24 Visual Cable Verifier Source
Suited for
MPO-32 Visual Cable Verifier Source
Suited for
MPO-72 Visual Cable Verifier Source
Suited for

Two-Way Loss / Length / ORL Test Set KI 23400 Series

  • Bi-directional loss, length & ORL on one fiber
  • Fastest & most accurate fiber certifier
  • Zero warm-up time sources to 6 λ
  • Pass / fail display
  • Introductory video clip
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
ORL Length, 850-1300 nm APC, 1310-1550 nm APC, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VisiTester, 850-1300 nm APC, 50 um, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VisiTester, 850-1300 nm APC, 62.5u, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VisiTester, 1310-1550 nm U/S, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VFL,1310-1550 nm U/S InGaAs, APC
Suited for
ORL Length VFL,1310-1490-1550 nm U/S APC, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VFL,1310-1550-1625 nm U/S APC, InGaAs
Suited for
ORL Length VFL,1310-1490-1550-1625 nm U/S APC, InGaAs
Suited for

Two-Way Loss / Length Test Set KI 27400 Series

  • Bi-directional loss & length on one fiber
  • Fastest fiber certifier
  • Pass / fail display
  • Up to 6 λ
  • Introductory video clip
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
850-1300 nm, 1310-1550 nm, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 nm, 1310-1550 nm APC, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 850-1300 nm, 1310-1550 nm, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 850-1300 nm, 1310-1550 nm APC, InGaAs
Suited for
Length, 850-1300 nm, 1310-1490-1550-1625 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 850-1300 nm, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 1310-1550 nm, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 1310-1550 nm, InGaAs, APC
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm APC, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VisiTester, 1310-1550-1625 nm APC, InGaAs
Suited for
Length VFL,1310-1490-1550-1625 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for

Loss Test Set KI 2700 Series

  • Single-directional loss on one fiber
  • Versatile Optical Loss Test Set
  • MPO, CS, POF versions
  • Up to 6 λ sources
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 1310-1550 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 LED, 1310-1550 Laser VisiTester, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 LED, 1310-1550 Laser VisiTester APC, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 LED VisiTester, 1310-1550 Laser VisiTester, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED VisiTester, InGaAs
Suited for
850-1300 nm LED, 650 nm InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Laser VisiTester, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1490-1550 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Laser VisiTester APC, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1490-1550-1625 nm Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1490-1550 nm Laser VisiTester APC, InGaAs
Suited for

Loss Test Set with Zero Warm-Up KI 2300 Series

  • Single-directional loss on one fiber
  • Most accurate OLTS
  • Zero warm-up time sources, to 6 λ
  • Single mode fiber only
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
1310-1550 nm Ultra Stable Laser, InGaAs
Suited for
1310-1550-1625 nm Ultra Stable Laser APC, InGaAs
Suited for

Variable Optical Attenuator KI 7010 Series

  • SM, MM & POF versions
  • Best optical specifications
  • Easy to use, rugged & reliable
  • Remote control via RS232
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
1310-1550 nm
Suited for
1310-1550 nm, APC
Suited for
850-1300 nm, 50/125 um
Suited for
850-1300 nm, 62.5/125 um
Suited for
650 nm, 1 mm POF
Suited for

Handheld Power Meter KI 2600-GE

  • Productivity fiber optic meter
  • Options for all networks
  • Ideal for cable installers
  • Powerful reporting capability
  • Optional VFL
Details
Products
Part Number
Description
Suited for
Ge (EAR99 Restricted)
Suited for
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