RTS150
Real Time Fiber Optics Sensing

Description

The RTS150 is an off-the-shelf Real Time Fiber Optics Sensing solution. With tens of thousands of strain or temperature sensors constantly monitored up to 100 times per second, the RTS150 brings sensing technology to an unprecented level of performance. Based on NASA's revolutionary and patent pending technology* this product delivers reliable measurements in the most demanding environments. The RTS150 can be used as a test instrument or embedded as part of critical applications that require real-time monitoring. The Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) make it possible to extract environmental parameters such as strain loads and temperature gradients continuously. With virtually weightless sensor arrays, this product is applicable to structures of any nature where real-time changes must be monitored.

A built-in computer and pre-installed software makes the RTS150 easy to operate whether by connecting a screen, mouse or keyboard directly or by accessing it via an Ethernet network.

* NASA US Patent Application No 11/682,969

Features

• Up to 32 fiber optics simultaneously monitored
• 2048 equally spaced sensors per fiber
• 0.1cm to 10cm spatial resolution
• Real-time strain and temperature measurements through FBG
• Less than 50ms latency
• Up to 100Hz refresh rate
• Shape sensing capability
• Resists electromagnetic/radio frequency interference and radiation, operates in demanding environments.
• Built-in computer with Windows 7 and relevant software tools pre-installed.
• Networking capability as well as direct screen, mouse and keyboard connections.

Application Examples

• Aerospace: Tracking structural shapes and aircraft frames.
• Automotive: Studying truck or automobile frames to improve safety or actively control handling
• Structures: Monitoring the overall health of structures that undergo constant stress, such as bridges, dams and buildings
• Wind turbines: Monitoring blade shapes and force to improve efficiency and longevity
• Medical: Determining shape in non-invasive surgery and probes

Customization

4DSP realizes that your project may need some custom packaging and tools to meet your size, weight and performance requirements. Feel free to contact us, we will work with your team to ensure that your application can benefit from this technology.

Software Support

Pre-installed suite of software tools for Windows 7 or Linux Debian 32.