Kingfisher's unique range of handheld optical power meters provide best test accuracy, confidence & productivity.
Our optical meter is versatile, rugged and long-lasting, with useful features for all network and fiber types.
| Suited for | PON | MPO | POF/PCS | SMF | MMF | WDM | Hi Pwr |
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| KI9600A-GE |
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| KI9600A-INGAAS |
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| KI9600A-H3B | - | - | - |
✓ |
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| KI9600A-H5 | - | - | - |
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| KI9600XL-SI5 | - |
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| KI9600XL-GE5 |
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| KI9600XL-GE7 | - |
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| Detector type selection guide | ||||
| There are several detector types, they have different applications based on wavelength, power, size and price so several factors must be considered. | ||||
| For further details see website: How To Choose an Optical Selector | ||||
| Summary of detector types | ||||
| Si = Silicon. This is suitable for wavelenghs in the visible region and 850nm (multimode). It is only used on out Si5 large area detector see below | ||||
| Ge = Germanium. This is suiable for Multimode and Singlemode wavelengths and is in our SM+MM test kits | ||||
| InGaAs = Indium Gallium Arsenide. This has the best response to Singlemode wavelengths and is in our SM test kits. | ||||
| Overview, the key points are highlighted. | Detector type | Power level | Instrument interface | Connectors Single fiber = SC, LC, FC, ST etc |
| Ge power meter popular choice used for most MM and SM+MM applications. SC, LC, ST etc | Ge | -60 to +15dBm, damage +20dBm | SC | Single fiber |
| High power Ge power meter (2 millimeter size). Specialised power meter this power level very rarely needed. | Ge, High power | -40 to +33dBm, damage +35dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber |
| Ge power meter with 5mm detector size. Suits MM and SM+MM applications. SC, LC, ST etc and MPO-12 and is Biggest selling MPO power meter. | Ge, 5mm large area detector | -40 to +15dBm, damage +20dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber, MPO-12 |
| Ge power meter with 7mm detector size. Suits MM and SM+MM applications. SC, LC, ST etc and MPO-12 / MPO-16 | Ge, 7mm large area detector | -40 to +15dBm, damage +20dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber, MPO-12, MPO-16 |
| InGaAs power meter, with 20dB filter. A solution for SM high power applications in practical use. SC, LC, ST etc | InGaAs with 20dB filter | -40 to +24dBm, damage +27dBm | SC | Single fiber |
| InGaAs power meter, with 10dB filter. A solution for SM high power applications in practical use. SC, LC, ST etc | InGaAs with 10dB filter | -60 to +24dBm, damage +27dBm | SC | Single fiber |
| InGaAs power meter popular choice for most SM applications. SC, LC, ST etc | InGaAs no filter | -70 to +10dBm, damage +15dBm | SC | Single fiber |
| High power InGaAs power meter (2 millimeter size). Specialised power meter this power level very rarely needed. | InGaAs, High power | -40 to +33dBm, damage +35dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber |
| Ge power meter with 5mm detector size. Suits high accuracy SM applications. SC, LC, ST etc and MPO-12 | InGaAs, 5mm large area detector | -60 to +10dBm, damage +15dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber, MPO-12 |
| Si power meter with 5mm detector size. Suits 660nm POF fibre, and MM to 850nm. SC, LC, ST etc and MPO-12. Relatively low cost. | Si, 5mm large area detector | -60 to +10dBm, damage +15dBm | 7/8" | Single fiber, MPO-12, POF connectors |
