Overview

This LED & laser quad source is a general purpose test source for multimode & single mode systems at 850, 1300 nm & 1310, 1550 nm. Typical applications include fiber optic attenuation measurement, polarity testing and fiber identification on critical systems.

  • Encircled Flux compliant multimode source
  • Easy to use, rugged & versatile
  • Long battery life, micro USB power/charger
  • Interchangeable connectors with dust cap & tilt bail
  • Superior re-connection repeatability, < 0.1 dB
  • Excellent stability
  • Autotest & Multi-Fiber ID Tone generator
  • Full QA & test reports ISO/IEC 17025 traceable

Key Features

Specifications

KI2824 specifications
Output wavelength Port 1: 1310, 1550 nm Laser / Port 2: 850, 1300 nm LED
 
Output power 0 dBm ±1 dB (@ 9/125 µm for 1310, 1550 m) / -20 dBm ±1 dB (@ 62.5/125 µm for 850, 1300 nm)
 
Adjust output power Adjustable over 7 dB in 0.01 dB steps (for 1310, 1550 nm) / Fixed (for 850, 1300 nm)
 
Short term stability (for 15 min, typical ±2 °C, after warm up, ORL < -25 dB) 0.04 dB (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.01 dB (typical for 850, 1300 nm)
 
Stability over temperature 0.6 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.35 dB (for 850, 1300 nm)
 
Wavelength initial tolerance (@ 25 °C) 20 nm (for 1310, 1550 nm)
 
Spectrum width (FWHM) 3 nm (typical for 1310, 1550 nm)
 
Wavelength drift 0.4 nm /°C (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.4 nm /°C (typical for 850, 1300 nm)
 
Mode controlled source 850, 1300 nm (50/125µm compliant: IEC 61280-4-1 {Ed.1.0}, TIA 526-14A & TIA TSB-178)
 
Reconnection repeatability (95% confidence) 0.1 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm Laser) / 0.05 dB (for 850, 1300 nm LED)
 
Country of Origin Australia
 
Shipping Weight 1500 g
 
General Handheld Source KI 2400 & 2800 Series specifications
Calibration validity (ISO/IEC 17025) 3 years
 
Modulated output 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz ± 2 %, 12 Multi-Fiber ID tones
 
Autotest (not available for 470, 540 nm LED sources) Compatible with KI Autotest power meter port & matching λ
 
Power Battery / External power via USB-micro or USB-C. Charging is jumper selectable
 
Battery types 2x AA (LR6) Alkaline / 2x AA NiMH AA (rechargeable via USB-micro or USB-C)
 
Battery life Laser/LED source: 90/80 hours in Autotest, typical
 
Auto off Selectable
 
Case Polycarbonate (body) / rubber (edges & corners), moisture resistance, 1-meter drop tested
 
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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Manuals & software

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In the box

Mandrel Wrap Filters, 50 & 62.5 um OPT701

22 mm mandrel for 3 mm patch lead, 50 u core. 17 mm mandrel for 3 mm patch lead, x 62.5 u core. FOTP-50 Method A

SC/SC Through Connector OPT046

SC-SC, Tough metal body, precision ceramic sleeve

Padded Canvas Carry Pouch OPT149

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

Traceable Calibration Certificate ILAC/NATA Compliant

IEC/ISO 17025 compliant calibration certificate

Instrument User Manual

Comprehensive user manual, in well written English

Wrist Strap / Lanyard

Handy lanyard & matching instrument attachment point

USB Cable (Micro or C)

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

Optional accessories

OPT076

LC Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT076

LC-SC Simplex. Tough metal body, precision ceramic sleeve

OPT051

FC Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT051

FC-SC. OPT081 adaptor is preferred for power meters, since FC ceramic sleeves can break easily. Tough metal body, precision ceramic sleeve

OPT040

ST Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT040

ST-SC. Tough metal body, precision ceramic sleeve

OPT080
OPT072

LC / F3000 Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT072

For F3000-SC PC Simplex. This is an LC-PC adapter that also fits F3000. For LC-PC only use, ceramic sleeve. OPT076 is better value and more robust.

OPT060

E2000 Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT060

E2000-SC, ceramic sleeve

OPT071

LSA-DIN47256 AVIM Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT071

AVIM / LSA / DIN47256 - SC. Ceramic sleeve

OPT077

POF Multi-Connector Hybrid Adapter OPT077

POF-SC Multi-Adapter for POF. For: HFBR all types, bare POF, Mini Toslink, 2.5mm, Versatile Link, Redlink. Ferrule sizes: 3.85, 3.5, 3.2, 2.55, 2.4, 2.3 mm x 8.5 mm deep. Tough metal body. Please observe application advice.

OPT078

HFBR Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT078

HFBR-SC. For POF simplex / duplex / latching / non-latching / Versatile Link / Redlink connectors. Tough metal body. Please observe application advice.

OPT082

SMA Hybrid Connector Adapter OPT082

SMA-SC. Tough metal body, precision ceramic sleeve. Please observe application advice

OPT153-CASE

Semi-Rigid Carry Case for Test Kits 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.

OPT154B

Semi-Rigid Carry Case for Test Kits 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.

TOOL CLEAN-09A

Fiber Connector Cleaner Cartridge TOOL CLEAN-09A

To clean a connector end face / tip, prior to connector insertion into a mating adaptor.

TOOL CLEAN-03

Stick-Type Cleaner 2.5 mm TOOL CLEAN-03

To clean the end face and mating sleeve of a fiber optic connector with 2.5 mm diameter ferrule. SC, FC, ST etc.

TOOL CLEAN-04

Stick-type Cleaner 1.25 mm TOOL CLEAN-04

To clean the end face and mating sleeve of a fiber optic connector with 1.25 mm diameter ferrule, LC, SN etc

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