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 | 1-300 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 |
0.01°C |
| For Strain Sensing (per point): Measurement Precision Measurement Resolution |
0.1µε |
0.1µε |
| 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
TO ORDER
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Ordering Information
| FBGX100 | Standard Performance Interrogator |
| FBGX150 | High Precision Interrogator |
Quick Ship Configurations
| FBGX100 | X100 Interrogator, USB Interface |
| FBGX150 | X150 Interrogator, USB Interface |
| XXXXX | 5m Sensor Chain, 20 points |
