Handheld Loss Test Set, Zero Warm Up | Kingfisher International

Overview

This family of Zero Warm-Up Loss Test Sets is a unique optically stabilized light source offering ultra-high stability and exceptional insensitivity to warm up drift, ambient temperature variations and optical reflections. In a small package, it is a powerful solution to improving test flexibility and productivity.

Typical applications include precision fiber optic loss measurement on single mode fiber in R&D, QA and demanding installation environments.

Easy to use, slim, rugged & versatile
Zero warm-up, ultra stable source, immune to changing back reflection.
Large clear LCD is sunlight readable & backlit
Large memory with Text Ta & time stamp
One button memory dump to USB key
KITS™ reporting software for acquisition and reporting
Autotest power meter
1 % accuracy & 24 calibrated λ, ISO/IEC 17025 traceable
Interchangeable connectors with dust cap & tilt bail
Multi-Fiber ID Test tone generator / detector
Long alkaline battery life with micro USB external power / charger
3 Year warranty and calibration cycle

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Key Features

Interchangeable connector adaptors

Use a single tester for: SC, LC, MPO, FC, HFBR, & other connectors - including universal & duplex options.

Test tone with multi-fiber ID

Send & identify one of 12 unique test tones. Great for quickly verifying continuity, polarity and rack labelling.

One-touch AutoTest

Smart communication makes sure you always get a full, complete, and consistent test result.

Real-time reporting software

Excel-based instrument connectivity for comprehensive reporting (against standards) and real-time data logging.

Zero warm-up laser (KI2300, KI2400, KI23400 only)

Instant high-accuracy testing. Unlike other sources, Zero Warm-Up sources are in-spec & stabilized in seconds.

Metal-free connectors

To avoid metal dust fragments damaging your tester and fiber-ends, we use high-end metal-free connectors.

Traceable calibration certificate

Internationally recognised traceable optical calibration to ISO/IEC 17025

Genuine 3 year calibration validity

Genuine 3 Year optical power meter re-calibration validity

Runs on alkaline batteries

USB flash drive data export with data assurance

High capacity internal memory, easy & secure text export, with Excel-based report generation software included.

SC / LC duplex support

Use our universal interchangeable connector options for duplex testing.

TextTag

Quickly and confidently store text data against patch-panel labels.

Made in Australia

Designed, made & calibrated in Melbourne, Australia.

Specifications

General Loss Test Set with Zero Warm-Up KI 2300 Series specifications

For more detailed specifications, please select a specific part number from the parts & stock section.

Calibration accuracy (meter)	1 % (0.06 dB)

Detector type (meter)	InGaAs

Response wavelength (meter)	600 ~ 1700 nm

Calibration wavelengths (meter)	780, 820, 850, 980, 1270, 1290, 1300, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650 nm

Calibration validity (ISO/IEC 17025)	3 years

Power range (meter)	+10 ~ -60 dBm (780 ~ 980 nm) / +10 ~ -70 dBm (1270 ~ 1650 nm)

Resolution (meter)	0.01 dB

Polarization sensitivity (meter)	< 0.05 dB (typical)

Mid-range linearity (meter)	0.04 dB (typical)

λ sensitivity, ± 30 nm. Selected λ	0.2 dB (typical)

ID tone detection & Autotest sensitivity (meter)	Up to -50 dBm

Tone detection (meter)	150 ~ 9900 Hz ± 1 %

Modulated output (source)	270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz ± 2 %, 12 Multi-Fiber ID tones

Autotest (Source-with compatible power meter)	Enabled (except for 470, 520 nm LED sources & KI28800 series

Adjust output power (source)	Adjustable over 7 dB in 0.01 dB steps

Reconnection repeatability @ 95% confidence (source)	0.1 dB

Wavelength initial tolerance @ 25 °C (source)	20 nm

Spectrum width @ FWHM (source)	3 nm

Wavelength drift (source)	0.4 nm per °C (typical)

Power	Battery / External power via micro-USB or USB-C. Charging is jumper selectable

Battery type	2x AA (LR6) Alkaline / 2x AA NiMH AA

Battery life	Laser/LED source: 90/80 hours (typical) in Autotest

Auto off	Selectable

USB interfaces	Micro-USB or USB-C for power & software / USB-A Flash Drive

Software	KITS (free download)

Memory	1,000 four λ tests with date & time / Unlimited on USB Flash Drive

Case	Polycarbonate (body) / rubber (edges & corners), moisture resistance, 1-meter drop tested

Display size	74 mm x 55 mm

Size	190 mm x 105 mm x 35 mm

Unit weight	0.42 kg

Shipping weight	1.5 Kg

Operating / storage temperature	-15 to 55 °C / -25 to 70 °C

Relative humidity	0 ~ 95 %

Warranty	3 years

IP Rating	IP52

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In the box

SC / SC Through Adapter OPT046

SC-SC with tough metal body & precision ceramic sleeve. Supplied as a standard instrument accessory.

Padded Canvas Carry Bag OPT149

Soft pouch for two KI2000 series instruments. With carry straps and compartments for accessories storage.

Wrist Strap / Lanyard

Handy lanyard & matching instrument attachment point

USB Cable (either Micro or C)

2 meter USB cable, A-to-Micro or A-to-C

Software (KITS)

Downloadable from Kingfisher's website for free.

Instrument User Manual

Comprehensive user manual, in well written English

Quick Reference Guide QRG

Handy quick reference guide, some in multiple languages

Quality Assurance Certificate

Traceable Calibration Certificate ILAC/NATA Compliant

IEC/ISO 17025 compliant calibration certificate

Optional accessories

Carry Case & Accessories for Test Kits, Semi-Rigid OPT154B

Semi-rigid canvas test kit case for two KI2000 series instruments, three KI900 series instruments, optical microscope & VFL pen. With cleaning materials, carry straps and compartments for accessories storage. Moulded interior provides a perfect combination of durability, protection, and comfortable use.

Carry Case for Test Kits, Semi-Rigid OPT153-CASE

Semi-rigid canvas test kit case for two KI2000 or KI7000 series instruments, and three KI9000 series instruments. With carry straps and compartments for accessories storage. Moulded interior provides a perfect combination of durability, protection, and comfortable use.