Pocket Optical Power Meter KI 9600XL-Ge5
The inexpensive and KI 9600XL-Ge5 Shirt-Pocket Power Meter is a simple and reliable optical power meter with a large area 5 mm Ge detector for testing power and loss on plastic fiber, PCS, and general single mode and multimode fiber optic systems with MPO & other connectors, or free-space light beams up to +10 dBm. This versatile meter is a popular MPO tester. It provides high accuracy and simplicity of use.
- 12 calibration λ, ±2% accuracy, ISO 17025 traceable
- Small size, easy to use, rugged & reliable
- dBm / dB / linear, 0.01 dB resolution
- Display hold & max/min recording
- Tone detector with Multi-Fiber ID
- Easy to use TamperLock mode
- Interchangeable connectors
- Full QA reports

Interchangeable connectors
Use a single tester for: SC, LC, MPO, FC, HFBR, & other connectors - including universal & duplex options.

Test tone with multi-fiber ID
Send & identify one of 12 unique test tones. Great for quickly verifying continuity, polarity and rack labelling.

ILAC/NATA ISO 17025 optical calibration
Internationally recognised traceable optical calibration to ISO17025

TamperLock mode
Lock down user controls and configuration to reduce the risk of test failure.
KI9600XL-GE5 specifications
Detector type | GE (5 mm) |
Response wavelength | 600 ~ 1650 nm |
Calibration wavelengths | 635, 650, 660, 780, 850, 1300, 1310, 1390, 1490, 1550, 1610, 1625 nm |
Power range | +10 ~ -30 dBm (for 635,650,660,780,1610,1625 nm) / +10 ~ -40 dBm (for 850,1300,1310,1390,1490,1550 nm) |
Mid-range linearity | 0.06 dB (typical) |
Total uncertainty | 0.5 dB (max) |
Wavelength sensitivity (± 30 nm) | 0.04 dB (typical) |
Response uniformity across detector | 2 % (0.09 dB) |
ID tone detection sensitivity | -37 dBm |
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General KI 9600A Pocket Power Meter specifications
Accuracy | ±2 % |
Calibration validity | 3 Years (ISO17025) |
Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Polarization sensitivity | < 0.05 dB (typical) |
Tone detection | 200 ~ 2500 Hz ± 2 % |
Power | 2 x AAA (LR-03) Alkaline |
Battery life | 300 Hours |
Auto-off | Selectable |
Size | 124 x 81 x 25 mm |
Unit weight | 0.15 kg |
Shipping weight | 0.5 kg |
Operating / storage temperatures | -15 to 55 / -25 to 70 °C |
Relative humidity | 0 ~ 95 % |
Warranty | 3 Years |
In the box

Canvas Pouch for KI9000 Series Instruments OPT156

Wrist Strap / Lanyard for KI Products

Calibration Certificate ILAC/NATA Compliant

Quality Assurance Certificate

Quick Reference Guide QRG
Optional accessories

Semi-Rigid Carry Case for Test Kits OPT153-CASE

Semi-Rigid Carry Case for Test Kits OPT154B

XL Power Meter Adaptor, LC Connector OPT226A

XL Power Meter Adaptor, FC Connector OPT204

XL Power Meter Adaptor, ST Connector OPT202

XL Power Meter Adaptor, 1.25 mm Universal OPT224

XL Power Meter Adaptor, 2.5 mm Universal OPT225

XL Power Meter Adaptor, Senko CS OPT200

XL Power Meter Adaptor, Biconic OPT205

XL Power Meter Adaptor, MPO OPT227

XL Power Meter Adaptor, MPO OPT228

XL Power Meter Adaptor, MT Ferrule OPT232

XL Power Meter Adaptor, SC POF OPT201-POF

XL Power Meter Adaptor, SMA POF OPT203

XL Power Meter Adaptor, ST POF OPT202-POF

XL Power Meter Adaptor, FC POF OPT204-POF

XL Power Meter Adaptor, POF-Multi OPT229

XL Power Meter Adaptor, Toslink POF OPT230

XL Power Meter Adaptor, HFBR POF OPT231
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