Kingfisher International's Upgraded Handheld Variable Optical Attenuator Instrument Offers Better Performance for Tomorrow's Fiber Optic Testing Needs, Whilst Maintaining Familiar Features

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, February 13, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kingfisher International has introduced a range of improved Variable Optical Attenuators suitable for fiber optic test and installation applications. The KI7010B is a field portable test attenuator, most commonly used to verify the optical margin of an installed fiber optic communications link. It is available for either single mode or multimode fiber types, and is of interest to fiber optic technicians and installers requiring simple, rugged and accurate test gear. The unit represents a uniquely easy to use and accurate offering within the market sector.

The KI7010B Automated Optical Attenuator has numerous useful features, all intended to improve ease of use and overall success for typical users. General features include protected interchangeable optical connectors, long battery life, intuitive operation, the ability to store and recall a number of pre-set operating sequences, and convenient PC control software. Optical features include power handling up to +30 dBm, as well as low sensitivity to wavelength, ORL and polarisation. The unit features industry leading linearity and absolute calibration accuracy. The B series model has been upgradedd to incorporate four calibration wavelengths, which combined with the general wavelength insensitivity, make this unit ideal for testing any CWDM or DWDM system.

In addition to field use, a combination of features makes this instrument very convenient for laboratory use.

Further information on the full product range is available Kingfisher's website: www.kingfisher.com.au

Established in 1986, Kingfisher International is a global manufacturer & supplier of equipment for fiber optic communication systems based in Melbourne, Australia.
Kingfisher has a NATA traceable optical calibration laboratory and an R&D team at its head office. It also has a global distributor network, with offices in the UK, USA and Middle East.
Kingfisher fiber optic test equipment is used by technical and non-technical staff in all phases of fiber optic manufacture, installation and maintenance. Typical applications are to verify, test, certify and repair fiber optic systems in telecom, datacom, defense and automotive applications.
Kingfisher performs significant long-term research and development efforts in the handheld fiber tester market. Kingfisher products have traditionally been geared towards producing better ROI for more demanding users.

Kingfisher International P/L
30 Rocco Drive, Scoresby, Vic 3179, Australia
W: www.kingfisher.com.au, E: [email protected]
T: +613 9757 4100, F: +613 9757 4193
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For further information or demonstrator instruments, please contact:
Mr Greg Candy
Sales Manager
Kingfisher International Pty Ltd
+613 9757 4100
Email: [email protected]

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