Variable Optical Attenuator, Single Mode

The KI 7010B hand held Fiber Optic Variable Attenuator is a precision handheld instrument commonly used for testing single mode fiber sytems for optical system margin and linearity. Superior specifications, high productivity and remote control capability also make this a genuine laboratory grade instrument.

Description

  • Premium class automatically regulated attenuator, intuitive to use, durable and reliable
  • Maximum attenuation: 60dB
  • Minimum residual insertion loss,
  • Calibration on: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625nm
  • Interchangeable adapters, version / PC
  • High contrast display
  • Excellent linearity and absolute accuracy,
  • Programmable (steps, range),
  • Possibility to control via an external computer,
  • Long battery life
  • Optional external power supply

Additional information

Calibration validity (ISO17025)

3 years

Fiber type

9.5 / 125 µm

Range

2.0 ~ 60.0 dB

Resolution

0.05 dB

Linearity / Repeatability

0.03 dB

Absolute uncertainty

0.3 dB

Power capability

+30 dBm

Optical return loss (ORL)

60 dB

Polarization dependent loss (PDL)

< 0.1 dB

Thermal stability over temperature

±0.02 dB

Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)

< 1 ps

Operating wavelength range

1200 ~ 1650 nm

Nominal Calibration wavelengths

1310, 1550 nm

Wavelength dependence (1300 ~ 1625 nm)

< ±0.25 dB up to 15 dB, < ±0.5 dB up to 20 dB

Wavelength dependence over DWDM4 S/C/L band (1490 ~ 1610 nm)

< ±0.2 dB up to 15 dB, < ±0.3 dB up to 20 dB

Interface

RS232 (3.5mm jack connector, default baud 9.6K)

Power

batteries or external

Battery type

2x C (R14) Alkaline

Battery life

7.6 A/Hour

External power

9~12 V DC with ID2.5mm(+ve)-OD5.5mm-plug

Case

Polycarbonate, 1-meter drop tested, with captive caps

Size

190 mm x 130 mm x 70 mm