FBG Instruments
INFIBRA TECHNOLOGIES can offer a range of FBG interrogators based on the different technologies provided by its international parteners. A short list of instruments is reported below, click on the picture in a selected tab to read the specifications.
SmartScan is an ultra-compact and robust interrogator for dynamic measurement of FBG sensors. This WDM instrument is based on an agile, tuneable laser source that enables high resolution interrogation at multi kHz frequencies. The high frequency scan rates allow over-sampling and averaging to give extraordinary resolution.SmartScan
- Multi-kHz Scanning
- Ultra Compact
- All Solid State
- Highly Robust Optics (flight tested variants available)
- On-board Data Averaging
- Data logging to USB drive option
Measurement and Processing:
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 nm) |
| Number of Optical Channels | 1,2,3,4 |
| Maximum Number of Sensors/Channel | 16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 2.5 kHz |
| Max. Scan Frequency (individual FBGs) | 25 kHz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | < 5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Dynamic Range (total tolerable optical attenuation without loss of performance) | 27 dB |
| Dynamic Range (laser launch power minus detection noise floor) | 37 dB |
| Gain control | 9 levels, per channel or per sensor, automatic or user controlled |
| Onboard Processing | For conversion of measuring units and interfacing to client systems |
| Bragg Grating Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM) | Minimum > 0.2 nm, > 0.5 nm recommended |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical:
| Dimensions | 140 x 115 x 85 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -15 to 55 °C |
| Optional Increased Temperature Range | -20 to 60 °C |
| Comms Interface | Ethernet (UDP-IP), CanBus and others on request |
| Data Connector | RJ45 standard |
| Data Logging (optional) | To USB memory device (no needed for connected PC) |
| Power Connector | Via mains adapter supplied |
| Optical Connector | FC/APC |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Typ. 7.5 W, max 8.5 W |
| EMC Certification | Per BS EN 61316-1 edition 2006 |
| Hazardous Area Certification (optional) | Per ATEX for hazardous zones 0,1 or 2 with gas gropus IIA,IIB or IIC |
A lite version, with limited dynamic capabilities, is also available.
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SmartScan Aero is a robust interrogator for dynamic measurement of FBG sensors, based on an agile, tuneable laser source that enables high resolution interrogation at multi-kHz frequencies. The combination of COTS components in a ruggedized enclosure makes the benefits of FBG sensing accessible to applications where it was previously impossible or prohibitively expensive.SmartScan Aero
- Multi-kHz Scanning
- Ultra compact / low weight
- Highly robust instrument platform proven in military flight trials
- Retrievable on board USB storage option available
Measurement and Processing:
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 nm) |
| Optical Channels / Max sensors per channel | 4/16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 2.5 kHz |
| Max. Scan Frequency (individual FBGs) | 25 kHz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | +/-5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Dynamic Range | 27 dB |
| Gain control | 9 levels, per channel or per sensor, automatic or user controlled |
| Bragg Grating Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM) | Minimum >0.2 nm, >0.5 nm recommended |
| Removable onboard data storage | 8/16/32/64 GB Mil spec USB memory stick |
| Example data logging period | 24 hours per 16 GB of stick capacity |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical:
| Dimensions | 155 x 155 x 180 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 50 °C |
| Shock | MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 20g |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 D 11g rms |
| EMC | Per EN 61326 |
| Comms Interface | Ethernet (UDP-IP), Amphenol TVP00RW connector Optional, Amphenol USBFTV memory stick |
| Power Connector | Amphenol JN1003 |
| Optical Connector | Radiall LxC-R APC |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Typ. 10 W, max 12 W |
See the website of our partners for more information and datasheet.
SmartScan Aero Mini is a compact interrogator for dynamic measurement of FBG sensors based on a tuneable laser source that enables high resolution interrogation at multi-kHz frequencies. The combination of COTS components in a ruggedized enclosure makes the benefits of FBG sensing accessible to applications where it was previously impossible or expensive.SmartScan Aero Mini
- Multi-kHz Scanning
- Ultra compact / low weight
- Robust instrument platform
- On board storage
Measurement and Processing (preliminary):
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 nm) |
| Optical Channels / Max sensors per channel | 4/16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 2.5 kHz |
| Max. Scan Frequency (individual FBGs) | 25 kHz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | +/-5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Dynamic Range | 27 dB |
| Gain control | 9 levels, per channel or per sensor, automatic or user controlled |
| Bragg Grating Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM) | Minimum >0.2 nm, >0.5 nm recommended |
| Removable onboard data storage | 8/16/32/64 GB Mil spec USB memory stick |
| Example data logging period | 24 hours per 16 GB of stick capacity |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical (preliminary):
| Dimensions | 45 x 135 x 203 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -15 to 65 °C (-55 to 70 °C to follow) |
| Shock | MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 20g |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 D 11g rms |
| EMC | Per EN 61326 |
| Comms Interface | Ethernet (UDP-IP), Amphenol TVP00RW connector |
| Power Connector | Amphenol JN1003 |
| Optical Connector | Radiall LuxCis Mil-Dtl-38999 4-way APC |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Typ. 10 W, max 12 W |
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SmartScan SBI is a complete FBG interrogator offering dynamic measurement of numerous connected FBG sensors from a single board Eurocard format. It has been developed from Smart Fibres’ highly popular SmartScan instrument. This single board instrument is based on an agile, tuneable laser source that enables high resolution interrogation at multi kHz frequencies.SmartScan SBI (Single Board Interrogator)
- Complete Single Board FBG Interrogator
- Multi-kHz Scanning
- Extraordinary SmartScan Resolution
- RuggedSolidStateDesignwith no moving Parts
- Available as an OEMmodule for customer integration
Measurement and Processing:
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 or 1568-1608 nm) |
| Number of Optical Channels | 1,2,3,4 |
| Maximum Number of Sensors/Channel | 16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 2.5 kHz |
| Max. Scan Frequency (individual FBGs) | 2.5 kHz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | < 5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Dynamic Range | 27 dB |
| Suitable FBG profile (FWHM) | Minimum >0.2 nm, >0.5 nm recommended |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical
| Form Factor | 18 x 160 mm (excluding optional connector frame) |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 75 °C |
| Comms Interface | MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 20g |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 D 11g rms |
| EMC | Per EN 61326 |
| Comms Interface | PC104 |
| Power Connector | Two way terminal screw |
| Optical Connector | FC/APC (Others on request) |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 32 Vdc |
| Power Consumption | Typ. < 6 W |
| EMC Certification | Per BS EN 61316-1 edition 2006 |
| Hazardous Area Certification (optional) | Per ATEX for hazardous zones 0,1 or 2 with gas gropus IIA,IIB or IIC |
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Modular SmartScan Building on the success of the SmartScan FBG interrogator, the SmartScan 16-80 offers increased channel capacity for applications requiring higher FBG sensor or channels than the current 4 channel version offers. The SmartScan 16-80 is offered in a 19 inch rack format with all connections rear mounted for easy inclusion in instrumentation racks.Modular SmartScan
- 8, 12 or 16 optical channels
- 40 or 80 nm bandwidth
- Solid State
- Rackmount enclosure
- Robust optics
- Multiple interface options
Measurement and Processing:
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 nm) or 80 nm (1528-1608 nm) |
| Number of Optical Channels | 8,12,16 |
| Maximum Number of Sensors/Channel | 16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 2.5 kHz (40 nm model) or 1.25 kHz (80 nm model) |
| Max. Scan Frequency (individual FBGs) | 2.5 kHz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | < 5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Dynamic Range | 08-40: 28 dB, 12-40: 25 dB, 16-40: 25 dB 08-40 XR: 29 dB, 12-40 XR: 29 dB, 16-40 XR: 29 dB |
| Gain control | 9 levels, per channel or per sensor, automatic or user controlled |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 19” rack mount x 3U x 11” deep |
| Weight | 3 Kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Comms Interface | Ethernet (UDP-IP), Options fo r Profibus and Modbus RTU |
| Data Connector | RJ45 and 9 way D type serial for Modbus/Profibus |
| Optical Connector | FC/APC |
| Data Logging (optional) | To USB memory device (no needed for connected PC) |
| Power Connector | Via main adapter supplied |
| Input Voltage | 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hzwith mains adaptor supplied (9 to 36 VDC option) |
| Power Consumption | Typ. 20 W, max 25 W using mains adaptor |
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SmartScope is developed to offer increased accuracy combined with high resolution peak detection measurements of FBG sensors. SmartScope uses the same tuneable laser core optics as SmartScan and uses an internal optical reference for improved stability and accuracy. Its highly unpolarised light avoids measurement errors commonly induced by birefringence.SmartScope
- High Resolution FBG Interrogator
- Solid State Light Source
- Insensitive to Polarisation Effects
- No Moving Parts
- Compact and Lightweight
- Broad Operating Temperature
- Low Power Consumption
- Ideal for Permanent Measurements
- Pressure and Temperature
- Strain in Civil Structures
Measurement and Processing:
| Wavelength Range | 40 nm (1528-1568 nm) |
| Number of Optical Channels | 1,2,4 |
| Maximum Number of Sensors/Channel | 16 |
| Scan Frequency (all sensors simultaneously) | 5 Hz |
| Wavelength Resolution | 0.2 pm @ 5Hz, 0.1 pm @ 1Hz, 0.04 pm @ 0.1 Hz |
| Repeatability | < 1 pm |
| Wavelength Stability | < 5 pm over operating temperature range, +/- 20 pm over 25 years |
| Wavelength Accuracy | < 2 pm |
| Wavelength Stability over Operating Temperature Range | 3 pm |
| Polarisation Extinction Ratio | < 1dB |
| Dynamic Range | 38 dB |
| Gain Control | 9 levels, per channel or per sensor, automatic or user controlled |
| FBG Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) | > 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm recommended |
Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 130 x 85 x 142 mm |
| Weight | 1 Kg |
| Operating Temperature | -15 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 80 °C |
| Comms Interface | Ethernet (UDP-IP) |
| Data Connector | RJ45 |
| Power Connector | Via mains adapter supplied |
| Optical Connector | FC/APC |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Typ. 7.5 W, max 8.5 W |
| EMC Certification | Per BS EN 61316-1 edition 2006 |
| Hazardous Area Certification (optional) | Per ATEX for hazardous zones 0,1 or 2 with gas gropus IIA,IIB or IIC |
See the website of our partners for more information and datasheet.
