FiSpec Interrogators
Interrogators for FiSens® Sensor Chains
Depending on measurement requirements, a FiSens® sensor chain is interfaced with either a FiSpec® FBGX100 or FBGX150 interrogator. With their small form factor, these units integrate all the necessary components for analysis of the FiSens® sensor chains, up to 30 points per chain, for purposes of either temperature or strain measurement. For ease of interface, these interrogators both communicate and power via single USB 2.0 interface.
Specifications
The following is a summary specifications and comparison of the FiSpec® interrogators. Consult the individual data sheets and manual for detailed performance and interface information.
| Model | X100 | X150 |
| Performance Category | Standard | High Precision |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Sensor Points per Channel | 30 | 25 |
| Sampling Rate | 1-100 Hz | 1-200 Hz |
| Wavelength Range | 800-880nm | 800-865nm |
| Thermal Stability | ±5pm/K | ±5pm/K |
| For Temperature Sensing (per point): Measurement Precision Measurement Resolution |
0.01°C 0.001°C |
0.01°C 0.001°C |
| For Strain Sensing (per point): Measurement Precision Measurement Resolution |
0.1µε 0.01µε |
0.1µε 0.01µε |
| Optical Interface | FC-APC Connector, SM800 single-mode fiber | FC-APC Connector, SM800 single-mode fiber |
| Digital Interface/Power Consumption | USB 2.0 Full Speed / 5V @ 1W | USB 2.0 Full Speed / 5V @ 1.5W |
| Dimensions/Weight | 65mm x 48.5mm x 15.3mm, 60g | 100mm x 68mm x 15mm, 120g |
| Temperature Operating Storage |
0°C to 60°C 0°C to 80°C |
0°C to 60°C 0°C to 80°C |
| Ingress Protection | IPXX | IPXX |
Specifications subject to change without notice
FiSens® is a registered trademark of FiSens GmbH
LabVIEW® is a registered trademark of National Instruments Corporation
Features
- Innovative FBG system for temperature and strain measurement
- Lowest cost per point of any Multipoint or Distributed FBG system
- Two models offer lowest cost/standard performance versus high resolution/highest speed interrogation
- Temperature measurement precision to 0.1°C
- Strain measurement precision to 1µε
- Optical radiation is Inherently Safe for EX applications
- Interference-free transmission up to 30 meters
Interfaces
- USB Interface
- Contact Sales for special interface requirements
Software Support
- BraggSens software is LabVIEW®-based
- ASCII protocol available for customer software integration
- Contact Sales for application-specific engineering support
Downloads
FBGX100 Datasheet
FBGX150 Datasheet
FBGX100 Drawing
FBGX150 Drawing
FiSens Manual
FiSens Quick Start Guide
LabView Sample Scripts
TO ORDER
Call +1-805-389-6600 or email sales@micronor.com
Ordering Information
| FBGX100 | Standard Performance Interrogator |
| FBGX150 | High Precision Interrogator |
To specify and order an FBG Sensor Chain, go to FBG Sensor Chain product page
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 |
| 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 |
