PhotonFirst Fiber Optic Distortion, Temperature, and Vibration Measurement Unit
GTR (base model), SGTR (switch-integrated general-purpose type), AGTR (environmentally resistant type), XGTR (aerospace application type)
A measurement unit with a built-in light source of the world's smallest class, capable of dynamic sensing for high-speed strain, temperature, and vibration FBG sensors!
The FBG sensor measurement unit from PhotonFirst (formerly TFT-FOS) in the Netherlands has been gaining recognition through participation in recent sensing projects across various European countries, including Airbus. This product, while following the lineage of the company's existing offerings, incorporates the latest dedicated photonic ICs to achieve further miniaturization and enhanced performance. It can be applied in a wide range of industrial fields, including civil engineering, aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, for applications such as strain, temperature, vibration, and simple 3D/shape and motion tracing or sensing. We also offer measurement software and data analysis services according to customer needs.
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basic information
This is a compact, high-speed FBG sensor measurement unit with a built-in signal light source (1.5μm band). The base model GTR, which is the lowest model, is a small desktop type measuring 100mm x 114mm x 35mm and weighing 310g, comparable in size to a few CD cases, including higher models. It allows for the configuration of up to 8 sensors at a single optical port, and the control interface is USB 2.0. It is powered by a DC supply from the included AC adapter, but battery operation is also possible. Evaluation measurement software is also included, enabling the construction of a basic system in a short period by providing a host computer and FBG sensors. With the adoption of the latest ASPIC and the absence of any mechanical moving parts, it supports dynamic strain and transient shock detection with a maximum sampling frequency of 19.2kHz, ensuring measurement wavelength stability within 5pm, wavelength resolution within 1pm, and an operating temperature range of 0°C to +45°C. There are variations available, including products that expand the number of supported sensors through stack configurations of the base unit or additional switches, as well as those for aircraft installation.
Price information
Prices may vary depending on quantity or specifications.
Delivery Time
※The delivery time will vary depending on the quantity or specifications, approximately 1.5 months.
Applications/Examples of results
Health and condition monitoring of large structures (buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, etc.), railways, and power plant equipment. Health, temperature, and shock monitoring in aerospace and automotive fields. Diagnosis of medical diagnostic devices and surgical instruments, as well as monitoring of patients and surgical conditions during operations. Various sensing applications in the field of robotics.
Company information
Our company started as a trading firm specializing in optical communication devices and subsystems based on optical and electronic application technologies, and we are now a VAR and integrator with fiber optic sensing systems as our core business. Our business field spans a wide range of industries, from infrastructure and aerospace to automotive, medical, and consumer sectors. The name "First Light" derives from "dawn" and "first observed light" (as in astronomical telescopes), and we are committed to delivering excellent technologies and products with "light" as a keyword to the market as quickly as possible. Our core competencies lie in electronic circuits and measurement, as well as optical communication and measurement technologies. We are expanding our business areas, including software development and sensing data analysis, in collaboration with partner companies, allowing us to flexibly respond to customer needs. Utilizing our network of over 40 advanced technology companies, primarily in Europe and the United States, we serve as a one-stop shop that covers not only product sales but also system construction proposals, consultations, and contract testing and evaluation services for optical devices. Our important mission is to solve customer challenges and contribute to society through our business. 【Contact and request for materials: sales@firstlight-inc.com】