Technical details
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MXFS
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Technical details
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General Information
The MXFS is a module from the Quantum X family for measuring Fiber Bragg
Grating (FBG) based sensors. It is based on the well-established
BraggMETER technology from HBK FiberSensing, that employs a continuous
swept laser scanning for measuring reflected Bragg peaks. It includes a
traceable wavelength reference that provides continuous calibration to ensure
system accuracy over long term operation. The high dynamic range and high
output power allow high resolution to be attained even for long fiber leads and
lossy connections.
Featuring two user selectable sweeping speeds, the module allows two
operating modes with actual sampling rates:
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Low speed mode, with 100 S/s sweeping speed, most suited for monitoring
projects or thermal testing of components.
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High speed mode, with 2000 S/s sweeping speed, most suited for dynamic
monitoring or experimental stress analysis.
Filtering and down sampling are available on both modes.
Up to 16 fiber Bragg grating peaks can be connected in series to each of the
8 optical connectors, with parallel acquisition, totalling an impressive number of
128 channels per Quantum X BraggMETER module with simultaneous acquisi
tion.
The modular Quantum X family is designed for universal applications. The
modules can be individually combined and intelligently connected according to
the measurement task. MXFS allows PTPv2 synchronization.
MXFS BraggMETER module is delivered with catman Easy software, including
a 12 month maintenance license.
General details on the Quantum X modules operation can be found on its own
document (available in English, German, Japanese and Chinese). Please refer
to this document that is available online (
