In demanding monitoring scenarios today, accurate information from fiber-optic sensors is of the utmost importance. An FBG Interrogator leads the way in high-resolution measurement of strain and temperature change along structures. The RTS125+ system brings advanced distributed sensing into this space with a high sensor count and rugged design. It supports thousands of sensing points to facilitate real-time awareness. Engineers are given rich datasets that promote safety, performance, and reliability in mission-critical usage.

What makes the latest FBG Interrogators like the RTS125+ so precise?

1. Thousands of Sensors • RTS125+ monitors eight channels of simultaneous monitoring and up to more than sixteen thousand sensors within one instance. • This ensures one can have highly resolved and spatially continuous strain and temperature mapping of large surfaces. • Structural responses are observed in real time by the engineers, and slight variations are detected before they become major problems, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
2. Continuous Distributed Sensing • The RTS125+ detects real-time distributed strain or temperature along the entire fiber length rather than detecting at discrete points. • The entire sensing length provides information, with a significant amount of structural temperature and stress measurements. • This allows for more comprehensive monitoring and better understanding of structural behavior along the sensor length.
3. Fine Spatial Resolution • Selectable resolution down to 1.6 millimeters provides an extremely accurate image of temperature and strain gradients. • Small stress concentrations and flaws can be identified before failure. • Aerospace, energy, and high-tech manufacturing sectors benefit from such high resolution, as it allows them to provide more accurate structural health monitoring and predictive maintenance planning.
4. Ruggedized Build for Tough Environments • RTS125+ is designed to withstand harsh environments. • It has rugged optical elements and a heavy-duty housing that is resistant to vibrations, temperature-stable, and suitable for heavy industrial applications. • With such rugged construction, there is assured consistent data acquisition and measurement accuracy under harsh aerospace, defense, and field-based industrial processes.
5. Real-Time Data Acquisition • The RTS125+ monitors all channels simultaneously, providing real-time measurements of structural and environmental changes. • Engineers can identify stress changes, impacts, and heat changes as they happen with real-time visibility. • Early detection of these changes improves safety, prevents damage, and allows faster decision-making in operational conditions where time is critical.

Conclusion

The RTS125+ demonstrates the power of modern FBG Interrogator technology. Its high sensor density, rugged reliability, and real-time monitoring provide industries with accurate data. This allows for enhanced performance, improved safety, and better-informed decision-making while monitoring strain and temperature across a broad range of demanding applications.