ODiSI 6
ODiSI 6
User’s Guide
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Manage the Sensor Repository
The ODiSI is configured for
use with Luna’s fiber optic strain and temperature sensors. Each
sensor has a unique optical signature which is used to
1.
Characterize the sensor’s strain or temperature state, and
2.
Automatically identify the sensor (for most Luna fiber sensor types).
This reference file is also called a sensor key and is contained in Luna-labeled flash drives
shipped with each sensor. In order for an ODiSI to make measurements from a sensor, that
sensor’s key needs to be installed onto the controller prior to use. Once installed, these files
are stored in the Sensor Repository on the controller.
Actions related to installing sensors and managing the Sensor Repository can be accessed
from the
“Tools → Manager Sensors” menu. These actions include installing sensors,
renaming sensors, deactivating sensors, deleting deactivated sensors, and exporting sensors.
For more information, see
View and Evaluate Sensor Status
Once a sensor is identified and added to a pa
rticular Channel’s configuration, its performance
can be viewed for evaluation by clicking the associated
“View”
button. The
subsequent interface provides a look at the strain or temperature profile along the sensor.
Other actions that can be accessed from this interface include creating and selecting a Tare,
defining individual gages and segments for data logging and streaming, as well as Rekeying
the sensor.
Set Up the ODiSI for Data Logging
Once satisfied with the sensor performance on each channel, the ODiSI can be set up for
logging test data. Data logging rates, trigger settings, as well as data streaming settings are
accessed through the Settings menu
. The test naming is accessed through the “File → Set
Test Data File Save Options” menu.
Run a Test
Clicking on the
“Arm”
button prepares the ODiSI for running a test. This
will initially display the Sensor Plot screen.
