
FiSens® FBG Sensor Chains
FBG Sensor Chains for use with FiSpec Interrogators
The FiSens® FBG Sensor Chain is a spliceless chain of multiple high-precision FBG sensors “written” into a single SM800 fiber. When the sensor is paired with a FiSens® interrogator offers a multipoint, distributed sensing solution for temperature or strain measurements. The FBG sensor chains utilize a unique fentosecond (fs-Laser) Laser Inscription method offering an innovative FBG-based solution with best performance together with lowest cost per sensor point on the market.

Specifications
The following is a summary specification FiSens FBG Sensor Chains. Consult the individual data sheets and manual for detailed performance and interface information.
Sensor Chain Length | Up to 500 meters |
Number of FBGs | Up to 30 |
Grating Length | 1mm |
Grating Spacing | Min 1mm |
Fiber Type | High Temperature SM800 single-mode fiber, 5.6µm core, polyimide coated |
Fiber Bend Radius | Min 5mm |
Sensor Capillary Options | PEEK, Stainless Steel, Silica |
Lead-in Jacketing Options | Glass textile sleeving (GL) or Stainless Steel Corrugated Tubing (SST) |
Temperature Range | -40°C to +350°C (Depends on selected Fiber, Capillary, and Jacketing Options) |
Specifications subject to change without notice
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Features
- Up to 30 measurement points per fiber
- Sensor chains up to 500 meters
- Innovative and automated fs-Laser Inscription Method enables high precision FBG sensor chain manufacturing
- Temperature measurement precision to 0.1°C
- Strain measurement precision to 1µε
- Customizable FBG configurations
- Stable up to 350°C
Interfaces
- FC-APC, Standard Connection
- Sensor chains fabricated from industry-standard SM800 single-mode fiber
Software Support
- Compatible with FiSens® X100/X150 Interrogator
- BraggSens software is LabView-based
- ASCII protocol available for customer software integration
- Contact Sales for application-specific engineering support
TO ORDER
Call +1-805-389-6600 or email sales@micronor.com
Ordering Information
Every FBG sensor application and sensor configuration is different. Micronor specializea in providing the unique configuration that your application requires. Typical lead time is 3-4 Weeks ARO for small quantities. An Ordering Part Number can be assigned and quoted within 1-2 business days.
Sample FBG configuration: T-5-N-GL-FI, Xin=1000, X1=100, X2=50, X3=50, X4=50, X5=50, Xout=5
Description: FBG Sensor Chain for Temperature sensing with 5 FBGs, 1000mm (1m) General Purpose GL Lead-in, FBGs chain is bare fiber (no capillary), FBG1 to be 100mm from end of Lead-In, FBG2-FBG5 are 50mm appart, Xout length=5mm
Sensor Type | Options: T=Temperature, S=Strain |
FBG Quantity | 1 = 1 FBG, up to maximum 30 = 30 FBGs |
Spectral Range | N = Narrow (808-865nm), W = Wide (808-880nm) For use with FBGX100 interrogator, select either N or W For use with FBGX150 interrogator, select N only |
Lead-In Protection/Jacketing Type | For Standard applications, GL = Glass Textile (max 155°C) For High Temperature Applications, SST = Stainless Steel Corrugated Tubing (max 600°C) |
Sensor Capillary | FI = Bare polyimided-coated fiber PE = PEEK Tubing (max 260°C) SSC = Stainless Steel Capillary (max 600°C) SI = Silica capillary (max 350°C) |
Xin | Length of Lead-in in mm, Options 100-10’000 mm |
X1..X30 | Specify distance from previous FBGn-1 to next FBGn, in mm X1 = Distance from end of Lead-In to FBG1 X2 = Distance from FBG1 to FBG2 X3 = Distance from FBG2 to FBG3 etc. |
Xout | Length of Lead-out termination in mm, 2-10mm |
Quick Ship Configurations
FBGX100 | Standard Interrogator, max 30 FBGs |
FBGX150 | High Precision Interrogator, max 25 FBGs, select Narrow Spectral Band option for FBG sensor chain configuration |