QuantumX MXFS

MXFS QuantumX BraggMETER Module

The QuantumX platform combines optical and electrical measurements in a single, reliable, and scalable solution. At its core, the MXFS module is designed for Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)-based sensors, bringing all the benefits of BraggMETER technology to your data acquisition setup for easy, flexible, and cost-effective optical measurements.

BraggMETER technology ensures exceptional precision through continuous swept laser scanning, while a built-in wavelength reference provides continuous calibration for long-term accuracy. Its broadband tuning range of 100 nm with parallel optical connectors enables seamless integration of large sensor networks.

With MXFS modules, hundreds of FBG sensors can be connected in series across eight optical connectors, enabling synchronized acquisition. This makes the system perfect for large-scale sensing networks, delivering accurate and stable measurements for sensors with high strain capability, fatigue resistance, and long-distance installation—all while reducing cost per measuring point and simplifying ownership through a unified platform.

Two module options for your application:

Dynamic (DI): High acquisition rates for dynamic monitoring and experimental stress analysis.

Static (SI): Lower acquisition rates for long-term monitoring or thermal testing.

Two connector types for adaptability:

FC/APC or SC/APC

Key Benefits

Integration of multiple measurement types: strain, temperature, acceleration, load, and tilt.

ATEX and EN45545 certified for safety and compliance.

Seamless integration with QuantumX DAQ system and catman® software.

Plug-and-measure design for fast setup.

Resistant to harsh environments and immune to EM/RF interference.

Code	Resolution	Sample rate	Connector type
1-MXFS8DI1/FC	0.5 pm, 1 pm	100 S/s, 2000 S/s	FC/APC
1-MXFS8SI1/FC	0.5 pm	1 S/s, 10 S/s	FC/APC
1-MXFS8SI1/SC	0.5 pm	1 S/s, 10 S/s	SC/APC

Code

Resolution

Sample rate

Connector type

1-MXFS8DI1/FC

0.5 pm, 1 pm

100 S/s, 2000 S/s

FC/APC

1-MXFS8SI1/FC

0.5 pm

1 S/s, 10 S/s

FC/APC

1-MXFS8SI1/SC

0.5 pm

1 S/s, 10 S/s

SC/APC

QuantumX MXFS
Input	Fiber Bragg Grating
Number of connectors	8
Resolution	0.5 pm, 1 pm
Housing	Standard, Backplane, Stackable
Sample rate	100 S/s, 2000 S/s, 1 S/s, 10 S/s
Interface	EtherNET I/P, Firewire
Connector type	FC/APC, SC/APC
Degree of protection	IP20
Number of inputs	8
Input	Fiber Bragg grating
Output	None
Interface	TCP/IP, Firewire
Accuracy class	n/a
Degree of protection	IP20
Sample rate	100 Hz, 2000 Hz, 1 Hz, 10 Hz
Housing	Frame, Rack with PC, Standalone
Real-time capabilities	None

QuantumX MXFS

Input

Fiber Bragg Grating

Number of connectors

Resolution

0.5 pm, 1 pm

Housing

Standard, Backplane, Stackable

Sample rate

100 S/s, 2000 S/s, 1 S/s, 10 S/s

Interface

EtherNET I/P, Firewire

Connector type

FC/APC, SC/APC

Degree of protection

IP20

Number of inputs

Input

Fiber Bragg grating

Output

None

Interface

TCP/IP, Firewire

Accuracy class

n/a

Degree of protection

IP20

Sample rate

100 Hz, 2000 Hz, 1 Hz, 10 Hz

Housing

Frame, Rack with PC, Standalone

Real-time capabilities

None

Product Code	Description
1-BPX001	QuantumX backplane wall mounting
1-BPX002	QuantumX backplane rack mounting
1-BPX003	QuantumX backplane (5)
1-CASECLIP	QuantumX mounting set
1-CASEFIT	QuantumX mounting plate
1-KAB239-2	Cable Ethernet Cat6A, RJ45, 2 m
1-KAB271-3	DC power supply cable (ODU-3m-open)
1-KAB272-2	FireWire (ODU-2m-ODU)
1-KAB272-5	FireWire (ODU-5m-ODU)
1-KAB272-W-0.2	FireWire (ODU 90°-0.2m-ODU 90°)
1-NTX001	Adapter power supply, 24 V/DC
1-FS81-1M	Polyester Optical Patch Cable 1m FC
1-FS82-2M	Aramid Optical Patch Cable 2m FC
1-FS82-5M	Aramid Optical Patch Cable 5m FC
1-FS83-2M	Armor Optical Patch Cable 2m FC
1-FS83-5M	Armor Optical Patch Cable 5m FC
K-FS82	Configurable Aramid Patch Cable
K-FS83	Optical outdoor patch cable

Product Code

Description

1-BPX001

QuantumX backplane wall mounting

1-BPX002

QuantumX backplane rack mounting

1-BPX003

QuantumX backplane (5)

1-CASECLIP

QuantumX mounting set

1-CASEFIT

QuantumX mounting plate

1-KAB239-2

Cable Ethernet Cat6A, RJ45, 2 m

1-KAB271-3

DC power supply cable (ODU-3m-open)

1-KAB272-2

FireWire (ODU-2m-ODU)

1-KAB272-5

FireWire (ODU-5m-ODU)

1-KAB272-W-0.2

FireWire (ODU 90°-0.2m-ODU 90°)

QuantumX MXFS – Main Applications

Civil Engineering

Short or long-term monitoring of bridges, tunnels and high buildings
Pipeline monitoring for structural integrity
Onshore and offshore monitoring of flare towers and monopiles

Automotive

Durability testing on chassis, wheels and doors with Mobile Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA)
Mechanical validation and testing on composite material components
Thermal testing on electric drives, fuel cells, batteries, etc.

Wind

Blade condition monitoring
Onshore and offshore monitoring and testing of foundation and structure
Integration in systems for Individual Pitch Control (IPC)
Fatigue and durability testing

Railway

Pantograph monitoring and testing
Overhead line (OHL) and pantograph interaction control
Vehicle validation and verification

From Sensor to Software: the Optical Measurement Chain

HBK offers the complete product portfolio for your monitoring application: With newLight optical sensors, strain, temperature, acceleration, load and tilt measurements are possible. In addition, QuantumX MXFS is compatible with the powerful HBK catman software but also open to other software.

QuantumX MXFS: Full Power with catman

Like all QuantumX modules, MXFS is compatible with catman data acquisition software (DAQ) – version 5.4 or higher –, allowing for data visualization, analysis and storage during the measurement and subsequent reporting.

The software has an extensive range of functionality and is easy-to-use, even for users who are unfamiliar with the technology.

Using catman with MXFS as stand-alone or in a measurement chain that acquires data via different QuantumX modules, the software benefits your measurement in every way:

Straightforward measurements of the optical and electrical signals under the same interface
Data visualization on multiple pages, parallel measurement task recording, multiple exportable data formats, data saved locally or remotely
Sensor configuration, data processing and report generation

The catman licence is already pre-installed on the module. Nevertheless, MXFS is open to any software by modern API and LabVIEW driver.

An Introduction to Optical Measurement Chains based on Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG)

Free white paper

How to choose the right components for your optical monitoring solution
For which applications can FBG technology be used?
How can a typical optical Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based measurement chain be designed easily?

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QuantumX MXFS: the Optical Expertise Behind it

Did you already know that HBM has been developing optical interrogator systems since 2004?

Always trying to achieve the best possible results, our experts have regularly improved the interrogators over the past 16 years.

The transformation has not only made the interrogators smaller and and more lightweight but also significantly improved the devices' speed thus increasing both accuracey and the range of applications.

Don’t miss the evolution of the optical interrogators and see how QuantumX MXFS became what it is. Learn more

QuantumX MXFS DI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
MXFS DI - Data Sheets	Data Sheets	Japanese
MXFS DI - Data Sheets	Data Sheets	Chinese
MXFS DI - Data Sheets	Data Sheets	German
MXFS DI - Data Sheets	Data Sheets	Spanish
MXFS DI - Data Sheets	Data Sheets	French
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	Japanese
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	Chinese
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	Spanish
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	French
MXFS SI - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	German
MXFS QuantumX BraggMETER Module - User Manual	Manual	English
MXFS - Operating Manuals	Manual	German
MXFS - Operating Manuals	Manual	French
MXFS - Operating Manuals	Manual	Chinese
MXFS - Operating Manuals	Manual	Japanese
MXFS - Operating Manuals	Manual	Spanish
QuantumX MXFS - Safety Instructions	Safety Instructions	English, French, German

Quality Assessment Report Summary IECEX: DE/PTB/QAR14.0003/03	Certificates	English
HBK FiberSensing, S.A., EN IEC 60079-0-0:2018, EN 60079-28:2015	Certificates	English
MXFS - CE Declaration of Conformity	Declaration of Conformity	English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese
MXFS - UKCA Declaration of Conformity	Declaration of Conformity	English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese
FiberSensing, IECEX Certificate of Conformity: BVS 24.0014	Declaration of Conformity	English

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Scalability

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QuantumX MXFS – Main Applications

Civil Engineering

Automotive

Wind

Railway

From Sensor to Software: the Optical Measurement Chain

QuantumX MXFS: Full Power with catman

An Introduction to Optical Measurement Chains based on Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG)

QuantumX MXFS: the Optical Expertise Behind it

Further Reading

Structural Health Monitoring Using Optical Technology

"Choosing FBG Optical Sensors, Interrogators, and Software"

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