The FAZT I4E is a hardened 1U, rack mounted platform that is used for scaled field deployment.

Product Description

• Supports multiple modes of operation including ultra repeatable performance (< 0.010pm) and fast sampling speeds 1Khz, 2Khz, 4Khz and 8Khz, spectral sensors (FP, MOF etc) and bi-refringment sensors (PM-FBG)
• Single Board Interrogator, 1U enclosure
• Additional referencing to enable femtometers precision and long term stability
• Linux computer module (low power consumption combined with high processing ability)
• Ability to interconnect/ multiplex a large number of interrogators for an ultra-high sensor count arrays
• Addition of fine time synchronization and a dynamic sensor monitoring functionality
• Low Power Consumption ~ 25 Watts

Technology

• Wavelength range:  1528 – 1568 nm (40nm)
• Sweep rate:  1KHz or 2Khz over 40nm, 4Khz over 18nm and 8Khz over 8nm
• Simultaneous interrogated ports:   4
• Number of FBG’s per Channel:  up to 30
• Absolute wavelength Accuracy:  ± 1.0pm
• Wavelength repeatability:  0.050pm @ 1KHz

Markets

• Structure and machine monitoring
• Harsh environment pressure & temperature monitoring
• Vibration, acoustic and seismic monitoring
• Integrated (marine) vessel monitoring