si255

si255

si255

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and features of the Optical Sensing Instrument si255, designed for various deployments including oil & gas, medical devices, industrial measurements, energy, structures, security, and aerospace.

Key Features
  • Simultaneous full spectrum analysis at 1 kHz across 16 parallel channels, eliminating the need for optical switches.
  • Dynamic and absolute measurements of FBGs, LPGs, and FP optical sensors.
  • Single and continuous 26 dB dynamic range per sensor, independent of system losses.
  • Data verification ensures valid output, with calibration against potential system errors.
  • Proven reliability with over 100 million hours logged since 2000.

Description
The si255 is a fan-less optical sensing interrogator offering static and dynamic full spectrum analysis. It supports nearly 1000 sensors on 16 channels, featuring a high-power, low-noise laser with absolute accuracy. The HYPERION platform enhances performance with on-board DSP and real-time FPGA processing, enabling rapid data acquisition and flexible algorithms for sensor data analysis.

Performance Properties
  • Available in models si255-200, si255-500, and si255-800 with 4, 8, and 16 optical channels respectively.
  • Scan frequency of 1,000 Hz and wavelength range of 1460-1620 nm.
  • Wavelength stability and repeatability at 1 pm.
  • Dynamic range up to 40 dB in full spectrum mode.
  • FBG sensor capacity ranges from 90 to 960 depending on the model.

Interfaces and Software
  • Ethernet interface with comprehensive API support for LabVIEW, Python, Matlab, and C++.

Physical Properties
  • Dimensions: 307 mm x 274 mm x 69 mm; Weight: 4.9 kg.
  • Operating temperature: -20 to 60 degrees C; Humidity: < 80%, non-condensing.
  • Storage temperature: -30 to 70 degrees C; Humidity: < 95%, non-condensing.
  • Power consumption: 30 W typical, 40 W max at 12 V.

Options and Accessories
  • Optical channels available in 4, 8, or 16.
  • Wavelength range options of 120 or 160 nm.
  • Premium extended warranty available for 3 years.
  • Rack mount kit (rm255) and special OEM options available.
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Catalog excerpts

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Optical Sensing Instrument | si255 Description The si255 is an industrial grade fan-less optical sensing interrogator. Featuring both static and dynamic full spectrum analysis, the si255 provides long-term, reliable and accurate measurements of nearly 1000 sensors on 16 parallel, 160 nm wide channels. Full spectrum at 1 kHz with 160 nm on 16 parallel channels simultaneously, eliminating the need for optical switches The si255 features an all new, high power, low noise, ultra wide swept wavelength laser with guaranteed absolute accuracy on every scan which is realized with Micron Optics patented Fiber Fabry-Perot lter and wavelength reference technology. The all new HYPERION platform, on which the si255 is based, features new and groundbreaking capabilities including high-performance on-board DSP and real-time FPGA processing. This enables rapid full-spectrum data acquisition and exible peak detect algorithms of Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), Long Period FBGs and Fabry-Perot (FP) sensors with low-latency access to data for closed loop feedback applications. Dynamic and absolute measurements of FBGs, LPGs and FP optical sensors from detailed optical spectrum Single and continuous 26 dB dynamic range, available to each sensor on each channel, independent of differential system losses Data verication key guarantees only valid output. Each data set is calibrated and veried against any potential sources of system error (coming soon). Proven reliability and longevity of the Micron Optics swept wavelength source, with over 100 million hours logged since 2000 Dynamic and absolute measurements of FBG and FP sensors on 16 parallel, 160 nm wide channels The HYPERION platform includes a comprehensive fully supported Application Programing Interface (API) and LabVIEW, Python, Matlab, and C++ examples. Micron Optics ENLIGHT Sensing Analysis Software which provides a single suite of tools for data acquisition, computation, and analysis of optical sensor networks is coming soon. More information on ENLIGHT can be found here. Deployments Oil & gas (well reservoir management, platform structural health, pipeline condition) Medical devices (probes, catheters) Industrial measurements (industrial heaters and metal fabrication process control) Energy (wind turbines, oil wells, pipelines, nuclear reactors, generators) Structures (bridges, dams, tunnels, mines, buildings) Security (perimeter intrusion, heat detection, security gate monitoring) Aerospace (airframes, composite structures, wind tunnels, static tests)

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Optical Sensing Instrument | si255 Performance Properties Number of optical channels Scan frequency Wavelength range Wavelength stability; accuracy2.3 Premium extended warranty: 3 years rm255: rack mount kit Dynamic range, continuous 5 Typical FBG sensor capacity Optical channels: 4, 8 or 16 channels Wavelength range: 120 or 160 nm 25 dB peak detection, 40 dB full spectrum 90 - 180 Full spectrum measurement Included, data rate at 10 Hz Optical connectors Optical channels: 1-16 Optical source: unpolarized, wavelength range Dynamic range: up to 40 dB Form factor: 19” rack to custom card Bandwidth...

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