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MXFS SI: Complete Cost Reduction – Not Only Per Measuring Point

The MXFS SI brings powerful fiber‑optic measurement capabilities to your test setup, with advanced fiber Bragg grating technology that supports up to 64 optical sensors and transducers to measure strain, force, temperature, acceleration, tilt or displacement. This BraggMETER delivers exceptional channel density with up to 512 simultaneous measurement channels per module. For large and distributed data acquisition setups, this provides true cost reduction not only per measuring point but also for overall system ownership.

Key features

• Eight FC/APC optical connectors (ferrule connector/angled physical contact)
• Up to 64 FBG sensors per connector, for a total of 512 parallel channels
• Small size and weight for mobile applications
• Selectable scanning modes
  • Low-speed: 1 S/s for long‑term and thermal monitoring
  • High-speed: 10 S/s for fast dynamics and stress analysis
• Resolution down to 0.5 pm
• Multiple active low pass filtering
• Robust optical measurements for strain, force, temperature, acceleration, tilt, and displacement
• Voltage supply: 12 to 30 V DC, 24 V nominal (rated) voltage
• Smart Peak Detection (SPD) for optimum management of multiple FBG
• 1 × Ethernet port with PTPv2 and NTP support
• 2 × FireWire ports
• EN45545 certified for fire safety and ATEX certified for explosive atmospheres
• Stackable QuantumX housing with backplane support
• Includes catmanEasy license and 1-year maintenance

See the MXFS SI datasheet for a full list of features and specifications.

High sensor counts in applications unsuited for electrical sensors

The MXFS SI BraggMETER module is an optical interrogator designed for test engineers seeking accuracy, scalability, and lower system cost. With slow scanning rates and excellent accuracy, the module is ideally suited for detailed applications such as temperature measurements. Its high-channel count, smart peak detection features and FBG technology benefits including immunity to electromagnetic and radio frequency interferences, support of long distances and usability in dangerous environments make the module ideal for applications from structural monitoring to thermal or mechanical analysis.

See our article, What is Fiber Bragg Grating, to find out more about this fiber optic technology.

Typical applications

• Structural health monitoring of bridges, tunnels, towers, and civil structures
• Battery and powertrain testing in electrified vehicles
• Composite material testing and aerospace structures
• Dynamic mechanical stress analysis
• Distributed thermal monitoring in high‑voltage or RF‑rich environments
• Vibration, displacement, and acceleration measurements via FBG‑based transducers
• Measurement of sensors under high voltage or explosive areas: electrical machines, pantograph and overhead power lines, energy distribution infrastructure, LNG tanks, etc.

Ready for any system architecture

MXFS SI is based on the QuantumX platform and is completely compatible with other modules in the QuantumX modular family allowing you to use other type of sensors in the same sensing network, as well as the generation of analog/digital control signals and the use of most common industrial protocols. System integration is effortless with synchronized measurements provided by FireWire and Ethernet PTPv2 support. Then when you apply the included catman^® Easy software for data recording and data visualization, you achieve a true plug‑and‑measure setup where data can be immediately visualized, stored or digitally forwarded.

Stay connected with the latest firmware and software

All QuantumX modules are delivered with the latest firmware. For existing modules, it is easy to update the firmware by simply downloading the latest firmware package.

HBK also provides both native and third-party software packages and drivers allowing you to fully leverage the QuantumX ‘open’ data acquisition infrastructure for integration with a great number of operating, analysis and automation software. This includes:

• MX Assistant: a modern and free device or system assistant that supports all module functions
• catmanEasy / AP / Enterprise: The standard DAQ software used with the QuantumX platform
• Third-party drivers: For example, LabVIEW™, Visual Studio^® .NET and CANape^®

Go to our download site for more information and a complete list of options.

Did you know? You can also connect Tescia data acquisition software to your QuantumX module via the MX Assistant utility. Talk to one of our experts to find out more.