HBM MXFS User manual

User Manual
English
MXFS
QuantumX BraggMETER Module

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH
Im Tiefen See 45
D-64293 Darmstadt
Tel. [phone]
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[email protected]
www.hbm.com
HBK FiberSensing, S.A.
Optical Business
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 277
4470-640 Maia
Portugal
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[email protected]
www.hbm.com/fs
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EHottinger Baldwin Messtechnik
Subject to modifications.
All product descriptions are for general information only.
They are not to be understood as a guarantee of quality or
durability.

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English
1 Technical details 6........................................
1.1 General Information 6.......................................
1.2 System components 7.......................................
1.3 Software 7.................................................
1.4 Synchronization 8..........................................
2 Regulatory and Certification Considerations 9...............
2.1 Environment Considerations 9................................
2.1.1 Disposal of your Old Appliance 9.............................
2.2 Laser Safety 9.............................................
2.2.1 Symbols 10.................................................
2.2.2 Class 1 Laser 10............................................
2.2.3 General Precautions Considerations 10.........................
2.2.4 Certification 11..............................................
2.2.5 Marking of pollutant emission limit values (for deliveries to China) 11
3 Operation 12...............................................
3.1 Connectors 12..............................................
3.2 Setting up 13................................................
3.2.1 Power supply 13.............................................
3.2.2 Connection to PC or data recorder 14..........................
3.2.2.1 Single Ethernet connection 14.................................
3.2.2.2 Multiple Ethernet connection with PTP synchronization 15.........
3.2.2.3 Multiple Ethernet connection and FireWire synchronization 16.....
3.2.2.4 Other possible connections 17.................................
3.2.3 Communication settings to the PC 17..........................
3.2.4 Firmware update 23..........................................
3.3 Status indicators 24..........................................
3.4 Factory reset 25.............................................
3.5 Connecting to optical sensors 26...............................
3.5.1 Concepts and definitions 26...................................

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3.5.1.1 Connectors 26..............................................
3.5.1.2 Channels 26................................................
3.5.1.3 Wavelength 28..............................................
3.5.1.4 Power 29...................................................
3.5.1.5 Dynamic Range 30..........................................
3.5.1.6 Smart peak detection (SPD) 31................................
3.5.1.7 Signals 33..................................................
3.6 Acquisition rate 35...........................................
3.6.1 Speed mode 35.............................................
3.6.2 Distance effect 35...........................................
3.6.3 Filters 38...................................................
3.7 Measurement troubleshooting 39..............................
3.7.1 Dirty connector 39...........................................
3.7.2 Broken connector 41.........................................
4 catman software 42.........................................
4.1 Starting a project with MXFS 42...............................
4.1.1 Synchronization 43..........................................
4.2 Catman project for MXFS 44..................................
4.2.1 Sample rates 46.............................................
4.2.1.1 Acquisition rate 46...........................................
4.2.1.2 Sampling rate and filters 47...................................
4.2.2 Configuring ranges of wavelength 48...........................
4.2.2.1 Automatically define bands for the detected peaks 50.............
4.2.2.2 Individually define bands by hand 54...........................
4.2.3 Sensors on the device 56.....................................
4.2.4 Sensors on the software 57...................................
4.2.4.1 Wavelength 58..............................................
4.2.4.2 Strain 59...................................................
4.2.4.3 Temperature 63.............................................
4.2.4.4 Acceleration 64..............................................
4.2.4.5 Generic Polynomial 65.......................................

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4.2.5 Zero balance 66.............................................
4.2.6 Reset reference wavelength 68................................
4.3 Reset the device 69..........................................

Technical details
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1 Technical details
1.1 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:
SLow speed mode, with 100 S/s sweeping speed, most suited for monitoring
projects or thermal testing of components.
SHigh 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 (www.hbm.com).

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The current document applies to the following equipment:
Material Numbers Description
1-MXFS8DI1/FC Quantum X BraggMETER Module with 8 FC/APC optical con
nectors
1.2 System components
The MXFS set includes:
Material Numbers Quantity Description
1-MXFS8DI1/FC 1 MXFS interrogator
1catman Easy software licence
Power and communication will depend on the desired mounting scheme and
setup.
To operate the module as stand alone, you will need to additionally consider:
Material Numbers Quantity Description
1-KAB271-3 1 Power cord
1-NTX001 1 Power adapter
1-KAB239-2 1 Ethernet crossover cable 2 m
1.3 Software
As for the remaining QuantumX modules, MXFS is an open data acquisition
system, and can be integrated into a great many operating, analysis and auto
mation software packages.
Available for download are:
SMX Assistant and Common API: modern and free device assistants that
support the module acquisition and data functions. Channel configuration
for the MXFS, however, has to be performed via catman.

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Scatman Easy/AP: the powerful, professional software for acquiring mea
surement data up to 20,000 channels. catmanEasy is provided together
with MXFS without any extra cost.
SDrivers for LabView
SWindows device driver for IEEE1394b FireWire
1.4 Synchronization
MXFS follows the available synchronization methods of the QuantumX family:
SNTP
SPTPv2
SEtherCAT (via CX27)
SIRIG-B (via MX440B or MX840B)
Information
Please refer to the QuantumX user manual (A03031) for more details on
synchronization methods and setup.

Regulatory and Certification Considerations
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2 Regulatory and Certification Considerations
2.1 Environment Considerations
2.1.1 Disposal of your Old Appliance
When the attached symbol combination - crossed-out wheeled
bin and solid bar symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC and is
applicable in the European Union and other countries with
separate collection systems. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream or household via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities. The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please con
tact your city office, waste disposal service or distributor that purchased the
product. HBK FiberSensing is a manufacturer registered in the ANREEE -
"Associação Nacional para o Registo de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Elec
trónicos" under number PT001434. HBK FiberSensing celebrated a "Utente"
type contract with Amb3E - "Associação Portuguesa de Gestão de Resíduos
de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Electrónicos", which ensures the transfer of
Electrical and Electronic appliance waste management, i.e. placing Electronic
and Electrical appliances in the Portuguese market, from the manufacturer
HBK FiberSensing to Amb3E.
2.2 Laser Safety
The MXFS Interrogator contains a laser in its core. A laser is a light source that
can be dangerous to people exposed to it. Even low power lasers can be haz
ardous to a person's eyesight. The coherence and low divergence of laser light

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means that it can be focused by the eye into an extremely small spot on the
retina, resulting in localized burning and permanent damage. The lasers are
classified by wavelength and maximum output power into the several safety
classes: Class 1, Class 1M, Class 2, Class 2M, Class 3R and Class 4.
2.2.1 Symbols
Warning symbol Class 1 Laser symbol
2.2.2 Class 1 Laser
The MXFS is a Class 1 laser product: «Any laser or laser system containing a
laser that cannot emit laser radiation at levels that are known to cause eye or
skin injury during normal operation.» It is safe under all conditions of normal
use. No safety requirements are needed to use Class 1 laser devices.
2.2.3 General Precautions Considerations
Everyone who uses a laser equipment should be aware of the risks. The laser
radiation is not visible to the human eye but it can damage user's eyesight. The
laser is enabled when the interrogator is turned on.
Users should never put their eyes at the level of the horizontal plane of the
optical adapters of the interrogator or uncovered optical connectors. Adequate
eye protection should always be required if there is a significant risk for eye
injury. When an optical channel is not in use (no optical connector plugged to
the interrogator), a proper connector cap must be used. The optical connectors