PDF User Manual

SSF-TKITE-100 / SSF-TKITE-1SM /SSF-TKITE-1MM

SSF™ Fiber Test Kit

Manual

Warning

To avoid risk of eye damage, do not look into the laser 

beam when unit is on.

Contents

Handheld Optical Light Source

Overview

5

Functions

 7

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

10

Warranty

11

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Overview

12

Specifications

14

Functions

15

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

17

Warranty

18

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Each unit meets the declared specification. 

Technical parameters are subject to change without notice.

1.  Do not look into the laser beam when unit is on.

2.  To prevent damage to the instrument, do not use under high 

temperature, high pressure, wet, or other prohibited conditions.

3.  Do not attempt to take apart or repair the instrument.

WARNING

Quality Assurance

Note:

SSF-LS100SM: Single Mode Optical Light Source

SSF-LS100MM: Multimode Optical Light Source

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Overview

The SSF-LS100SM Single Mode optical light source provides single 
to tri wavelength output, including 1310/1550nm wavelengths for 
single mode fiber.

The SSF-LS100MM Multimode optical light source provides single 
to tri wavelength output, including 850/1300nm wavelengths for 
multimode fiber.

Together with the SSF-PM100 power meter, the optical light source 
provides an accurate test solution for single mode and/or multimode 
optical fiber networks.

Features

•  Single to tri-wavelength combination 
•  Continuous and modulated signal
•  Real time display of battery level and low power indication
•  Back light function
•  Auto shut-off function 
•  Alkaline battery operation

Model: SSF-LS100SM Single Mode

Wavelength: 1310/1550nm
Output Power: ≥ -7dBm

Model: SSF-LS100MM Multimode

Wavelength: 850/1300nm
Output Power: ≥ -7dBm

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Specifications

Type

SSF-LS100SM Light Source

Wavelength (nm)

1310 / 1550

Emitter Type

FP-LD

Output Power (dBm)

≥-7dBM @1310 / 1550nm

Output Power

±0.04 @ 20°C @ 15 min

Modulation

CW/270Hz/1KHz/2KHz @ others

Fiber Type

SM

Connector

SC

Power Supply

AAA 1.5V (3pcs batteries)

Operating Temperature (°C) -10 - +50, 0 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Storage Temperature (°C)

-25 - +70, 0 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Battery Life (h)

40

Dimension (mm/in)

125x65x29 / 4.92x2.56x1.14

Weight (g/oz)

160 / 3.74

Type

SSF-LS100MM Light Source

Wavelength (nm)

850 / 1300

Emitter Type

FP-LD

Output Power (dBm)

≥-7dBM @850/ 1300nm

Output Power

±0.04 @ 20°C @ 15 min

Modulation

CW/270Hz/1KHz/2KHz @ others

Fiber Type

MM

Connector

SC

Power Supply

AAA 1.5V (3pcs batteries)

Operating Temperature (°C) -10 - +50, 0 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Storage Temperature (°C)

-25 - +70, 0 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Battery Life (h)

40

Dimension (mm/in)

125x65x29 / 4.92x2.56x1.14

Weight (g/oz)

160 / 3.74

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1

SM/

MM

Label Area

: Light Source will read SM (Single Mode) 

or MM (Multimode) depending on model.  Choose 
SM for single mode testing (1310/1550nm) or MM for 
multimode testing (850/1300nm).

2

Power On/Off

: Press and hold for 1 second to turn the 

unit on or off.

Auto Shut-Off Selection

: While unit is on, press this 

key quickly to turn the auto shut-off function on or off.  
When auto shut-off is active the unit will automatically 
shut off after ten minutes idle.

3

Wavelength Selection

: 

Press this key to change the 

wavelength, shown in top left corner of screen.

4

Modulation

: Press this key to switch modulation 

between continuous and modulated light. 
Modulated light frequency: 0.27, 1.00, 2.00 KHZ.
Continuous light mode displays --- KHz (0 KHz).

Functions

2

1

3

4

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1

nm

Wavelength:

 (nm) 

1310/1550: Single mode fiber testing 

(SSF-LS100SM)

850/1300: Multimode fiber testing 

(SSF-LS100MM)

2

Battery Indicator

: displays when battery power in use. 

The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. 
Replace batteries as needed.

3

Auto Shut-off

: The light source will automatically shut 

off when idle for ten minutes. Press power button       
( 

 ) quickly to turn Auto-Off function on or off.

4

KHz

Frequency:

 (KHz) 

0.27, 1.00, or 2.00 KHz.  Dashed line indicates 
Continuous Wave Mode (CW)

5

dBm

Output Power:

 (dBm)

1

2

5

3

4

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Operation

1.  Press 

 and hold for 1 second to turn on the unit. Press and 

hold for two seconds to power off the light source.

2.  To turn the auto shut-off function on or off, with the light source 

turned on press 

.

3.  The unit’s automatic backlight will be enabled when the light 

source is turned on.  It will turn off after 1 minute of inactivity.  
Press any key to reactivate.

1.  If the battery level is low, turn off the unit immediately and 

replace the batteries.

2.  Remove the batteries if light source is not in use for an extended 

period of time.

Turning the Unit On/Off

Battery Replacement

1.  Press 

 to choose wavelength.

2.  Press 

 to select modulation.

3.  The light source will output the desired laser settings.  

Laser Output

Warning

1.  Do not look into the laser beam when unit is on. Light 

emitted is infrared and not visible to the human eye.  To 
avoid the risk of eye damage, do not look into the laser at 
any time when the unit is active. 

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

1.  Always keep the connector ports of the light source clean.
2.  Use the regulated optical connector for testing.
3.  Shut off the power and cover laser with dust-proof cap after use.
4.  Plug in/remove adapters carefully.
5.  Regularly clean the connector.
6.  Remove the batteries when light source not in use for extended 

periods of time.

Troubleshooting

Issue

Possible Reason

Solution

Faint screen display/

No backlight

Low battery power

Replace the 

batteries.

Unit fails to turn on

Low battery power 

or battery inserted 

incorrectly

(A) Replace the 

battery

(B) Re-insert the 

battery

Display fails to 

appear

Low battery

Restart or replace 

batteries

LCD screen will not 

change

Low battery

Replace batteries

No laser power

Laser is off

Adjust CW/Hz

Warning

1.  Ensure the connector is clean before testing.
2.  Do not look into the laser beam when unit is on.
3.  Cover with laser with dust-proof cap when not in operation.

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Warranty

Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty.

This Optical Light Source is covered by an 18 month warranty

1.  We warrant that this power meter will be free from defects in 

material and workmanship for 18 months. Should the device 
fail at any time during this warranty period, we will, at our sole 
discretion, replace and repair or refund the purchase price of 
the product. The worth of the repair or replacement will not be 
higher than purchasing price of this unit.

2.  If device issues cannot be solved by the troubleshooting 

methods, please contact us or the local distributor directly.

3.  We will repair or replace the unit free of charge in case of defects 

in production, workmanship or material. This warranty only 
applies to the unit under normal operation without any damage 
or misuse/abuse. 

4.  The shipping costs incurred by repair or replacement for the unit 

under warranty will be shared by both parties.

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SSF-PM100

Optical Power Meter

Warning

1.  When using light source with power meter, do not look into 

the laser beam when unit is on. Light emitted is infrared 
and not visible to the human eye.  To avoid the risk of eye 
damage, do not look into the laser at any time when the unit 
is active. 

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Overview

The SSF-PM100 is a handheld optical power meter which can be 
used for absolute optical power measurements and relative loss 
measurements on both single mode and multimode fibers.

Features

•  High measurement accuracy and display resolution
•  Quick response and measurement; real-time display of 

output power

•  Wide measurement range (80dB)
•  Six calibrated wavelengths 
•  Absolute and relative power measurements
•  Real-time monitoring and display of batter level
•  Auto shut-off function
•  Backlight function
•  Alkaline battery operation

Model

Wavelength: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625nm
Measurement Range: -70 - +10dBm

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Specifications

Wavelength (nm)

800 - 1650nm

Detector Type

InGaAs

Measurement Range (dBm)

-70 - +10

-50 - +26

Accuracy

<±3% (-10dBm, 22°C)

Calibrated Wavelength (nm)

850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625

Resolution (dB)

Linearity: 0.1%, Non-linearity: 0.01 dBm

Optical Connector

SC, LC with Adapters

Power Supply

Alkaline Battery (3 AAA 1.5V batteries)

Battery Operating Time

120 h (without backlight)

Operating Temperature (°C)

-10 - +50

Storage Temperature (°C)

-20 - +70

Relative Humidity

90% (+30°C)

Dimension (mm / in)

125x65x29 / 4.92x2.56x1.14

Weight (g / oz)

160 / 5.64

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1

Power On/Off

: Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn 

the unit on or off.

Auto Shut-Off Selection

: Press this key quickly to turn 

the auto shut-off function on or off.  When auto shut-
off is active the unit will automatically shut off after ten 
minutes idle.

2

REF

: Press and hold this key to store current power 

value as the reference value.   
Quickly press this key to enter the relative 
measurement mode. This mode compares the 
current power with the reference power and shows 
the relative power value in dB.

3

Measurement Setting

: Press this key to switch 

between the absolute measurement (dBm) and 
relative measurement (nW) of the optical power.

4

Wavelength Selection

: 

Press this key to select one 

of the 6 calibrated wavelengths

Functions

1

2

3

4

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1

nm

Wavelength:

 (nm) 

850/1300: Multimode fiber testing
1310/1550: Single mode fiber testing

2

Battery Indicator

: displays when battery power in use. 

The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. 
Replace batteries as needed.

3

Auto-off

: the power meter will automatically shut off 

when idle for ten minutes. Press power button ( 

 ) 

quickly to turn Auto-Off function on or off.

4

KHz

Frequency:

 (KHz) 

0.27, 1.00, or 2.00 KHz.  

5

Power Value:

 (dBm, nW, dB) 

6

Reference Power Value:

 (dbm) 

1

2

6

5

3

4

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Operation

1.  Press 

 and hold for 1 second to turn on the unit. Press and 

hold for two seconds to power off the power meter.

2.  To turn the auto shut-off function on or off, with the light source 

turned on press the 

.

3.  The unit’s automatic backlight will be enabled when the light 

source is turned on.  It will turn off after 1 minute of inactivity.  
Press any key to reactivate.

Turning the Unit On/Off

1.  Place appropriate reference cable (LC or SC and either single 

mode or multimode) between units.  If using an LC reference 
cable, install appropriate adapters and then connect cable.

2.  Turn on both devices. Allow power meter to stabilize for 1-2 

minutes.

3.  Match the wavelength on the power meter to the light source 

by pressing  .  For multimode, 850nm is recommended.  For 
single mode, 1310nm is recommended.

4.  Press 

 to choose the power display unit (dBm or nW).  Set to 

dBM.

5.  The power meter will then display the tested power value on the 

center of the screen. Set this as the reference value by pressing 
and holding 

 for two seconds. The screen will then read 

0.00dBM

Absolute Power Measurement (Setting Reference Value)

1.  Perform steps above to set reference value.
2.  Unplug reference cable from power meter side only.
3.  Attach female to female adapter for connector type under test to 

reference cable. 

4.  Plug cable to be tested between female adapter and power 

meter.

5.  The screen will display the loss in dB for cable under test.  

Optical loss will appear as a negative value (i.e. -0.57 dB).  

6.  Press 

 to review to review the current reference power value. 

Relative Power Testing (Finding Loss Value)

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

1.  Always keep the connector ports of the power meter clean.
2.  Use the regulated optical connector for testing.
3.  Shut off the power and cover laser with dust-proof cap after use.
4.  When using AC adapter, ensure power supply is within the 

required voltage range.

5.  Remove the batteries when power meter not in use for extended 

periods of time

1.  If the battery level is low, turn off the unit immediately and 

replace the batteries.

2.  Remove the batteries if light source is not in use for an extended 

period of time.

Battery Replacement

Troubleshooting

Issue

Possible Reason

Solution

Faint screen display/

No backlight

Low battery power

Replace the 

batteries.

Unit fails to turn on

Low battery power 

or battery inserted 

incorrectly

(A) Replace the 

battery

(B) Re-insert the 

battery

Display fails to 

appear

Low battery

Restart or replace 

batteries

LCD screen will not 

change

Low battery

Replace batteries

No laser power

Laser is off

Adjust CW/Hz

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Warning

1.  Ensure the connector is clean before testing.
2.  Do not look into the laser beam when unit is on.
3.  Cover laser with dust-proof cap when not in operation.

Warranty

Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty.

This Optical Power Meter is covered by an 18 month warranty

1.  We warrant that this power meter will be free from defects in 

material and workmanship for 18 months. Should the device 
fail at any time during this warranty period, we will, at our sole 
discretion, replace and repair or refund the purchase price of 
the product. The worth of the repair or replacement will not be 
higher than purchasing price of this unit.

2.  If device issues cannot be solved by the troubleshooting 

methods, please contact us or the local distributor directly.

3.  We will repair or replace the unit free of charge in case of defects 

in production, workmanship or material. This warranty only 
applies to the unit under normal operation without any damage 
or misuse/abuse.

4.  The shipping costs incurred by repair or replacement for the unit 

under warranty will be shared by both parties.