Luna ODiSI 7100 Series optical distributed sensor interrogator
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ODiSI 7101

ODiSI 7100 Series ODiSI 7101 Optical Distributed Sensor Interrogator

Optical distributed sensor interrogator for high-definition strain and temperature measurement along a single optical fiber sensor.

Number of channels
1, 8
Maximum sensor length per channel (standard mode)
20 m
Maximum sensor length per channel (extended range)
100 m
Standoff cable length
10, 50, 100, 150 or 200 m
Datasheet

Overview

The ODiSI 7101 is a model in the Luna ODiSI 7100 Series of optical distributed sensor interrogators. The series is designed for testing advanced materials and systems. It uses a single continuous optical fiber as the sensor and provides thousands of strain or temperature measurements per meter. With this data, the system can map strain contours across a structure under test or record continuous temperature profiles of a process in real time.

The fiber sensor is flexible and low profile and needs no electrical source. It can be bonded to sharply curved surfaces, embedded within structures or mounted directly to electrical surfaces. Because the sensors are passive, dielectric and corrosion resistant, they can be installed in bends and corners and inside materials.

Sensors and measurement modes

The interrogator works with high-definition (HD) Rayleigh sensors, Continuous Fiber Grating (CFG) sensors and HD-SC strain-compensated temperature sensors. With Standard Remote Modules, each channel supports an HD sensor up to 20 m long or a CFG sensor up to 15 m long. Optional Extended Range Remote Modules extend this to sensors up to 100 m long and add support for HD-SC strain-compensated temperature sensors. Gage pitch can be set in software to 0.65 mm, 1.3 mm, 2.6 mm or 5.2 mm.

Software and integration

The system ships with ODiSI application software running on a Linux controller. The software handles sensor identification and configuration, real-time plotting, data logging, replay and export. ODiSI Remote software for Windows and Linux provides remote control and live viewing. For integration, the system supports IEEE 1588 PTP time synchronization, a JSON-based streaming data format, a TTL sync output and start/stop triggering. An optional USB module adds analog outputs, and optional 3DViz software maps data onto 3D models or 2D images.

Key Features

  • High-definition distributed sensing with thousands of measurements and submillimeter gage pitch
  • Real-time multichannel system with each channel supporting up to 100 m of high-definition sensing fiber
  • Flexible, lightweight and easy-to-install sensors
  • Passive, corrosion resistant, dielectric sensors for bends, corners and embedded installations
  • Long sensor life with no drift or recalibration, cycle counts >10^7
  • Software-configurable gage pitch and measurement location
  • Continuous optical alignment and calibration with every scan
  • Strain sensors calibrated with NIST-traceable fixtures
  • Optional strain-compensation mode for more accurate temperature measurements
  • Compatibility with continuous fiber grating (CFG) sensors for improved dynamic performance
  • IEEE 1588 PTP network time synchronization
  • JSON-based digital streaming data format
  • Sync output TTL pulse
  • Start and stop triggering functions
  • Real-time streaming of data over Ethernet or TCP-IP
  • Optional USB module for analog outputs

Specifications

General
Number of channels 1, 8
ODiSI 710x system configurations (ODiSI 7101/7108); series specified as up to 8 channels
Maximum sensor length per channel (standard mode) 20 m
Maximum sensor length per channel (extended range) 100 m
Sensor lengths longer than 20 m require optional Extended Range Remote Modules
Standoff cable length 10, 50, 100, 150 or 200 m
Standard lengths of 10, 50 and 100 m; two cables can be combined to form 150 and 200 m
Maximum patch cord length Up to 19 m (depending on sensor length)
Patch cord plus active sensor fiber must not exceed 20 m (Standard) or 100 m (Extended Range)
Data interface Ethernet
HD and CFG Modes
Gage pitch (HD sensors) 0.65 mm, 1.3 mm, 2.6 mm, 5.2 mm
Distance between centerpoints of consecutive gages
Gage pitch (CFG sensors) 6 mm
CFG mode requires Luna CFG sensors
Gages per meter of sensor 1,538 / 768 / 384 / 192 / 166
For gage pitch 0.65 mm / 1.3 mm / 2.6 mm / 5.2 mm / 6 mm (CFG)
Measurement rate, 2.5 m mode 62.5 Hz / 125 Hz / 250 Hz / 250 Hz / 62.5 Hz
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; rates are aggregate, divide by number of active channels
Measurement rate, 5 m mode 40 Hz / 80 Hz / 160 Hz / 160 Hz / 40 Hz
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; aggregate rates
Measurement rate, 10 m mode 25 Hz / 50 Hz / 100 Hz / 100 Hz / 25 Hz
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; aggregate rates
Measurement rate, 20 m mode 12.5 Hz / 25 Hz / 50 Hz / 50 Hz / 12.5 Hz
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; aggregate rates
Measurement rate, 50 m mode - / 10 Hz / 20 Hz / 20 Hz / -
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; aggregate rates
Measurement rate, 100 m mode - / - / 10 Hz / 10 Hz / -
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; aggregate rates
Strain measurement range ±15,000 µϵ
Strain resolution 0.1 µϵ
Instrument accuracy ±1 µϵ
System (instrument and sensor) accuracy ±25 µϵ / ±30 µϵ / ±30 µϵ / ±30 µϵ / ±30 µϵ
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; compared to NIST-traceable extensometer; CFG values preliminary
Strain measurement uncertainty ±5 µϵ / ±4 µϵ / ±2 µϵ / ±2 µϵ / ±5 µϵ
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG; twice the standard deviation of 1000 measurements
Dynamic loading rate 1 Hz / 2.5 Hz / 5 Hz / 5 Hz / tbd
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG
Temperature measurement range -40 to 200 °C (with standard Luna sensors)
With standard temperature sensors (HD6T and HD6SCT); wider range available with other sensor fiber
Temperature measurement resolution 0.1 °C
Temperature measurement uncertainty ±2.2 °C / ±1.6 °C / ±0.6 °C / ±0.6 °C / ±1.0 °C
For gage pitch 0.65 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 5.2 mm / CFG
Strain-Compensated Temperature Mode
Gage pitch 1.04 cm
Requires Luna HD-SC temperature sensors and Extended Range Remote Modules
Measurement rate (all lengths) 2.5 Hz
Resolution 0.1 °C
Measurement uncertainty ±0.9 °C
Strain compensation Over an applied strain range of 0 to 1800 µϵ, measurement accuracy is ± 2.8 °C
RMS error with HD-SC sensor under axial strain; includes interrogator effects
Environmental and Physical
Class 1 laser <10 mW
Operating temperature range — mainframe and controller 5 to 40 °C
Operating temperature range — standoff cable and remote module 5 to 60 °C
Storage temperature range 0 to 40 °C
Operating and storage relative humidity 10 to 90 % RH
Non-condensing
Operating altitude -15 to 3,000 m
Dimensions — mainframe (W x D x H) 48 x 34 x 9 cm
Dimensions — laptop controller (W x D x H) 36 x 24 x 1.7 cm
Weight (mainframe and controller) 17 lb (7.8 kg)
Power (mainframe and controller) 160 W

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

  • Strain characterization of new materials and complex structures
  • In-situ temperature profiling of critical processes
  • Two- and three-dimensional strain field measurement for FE model validation
  • Multi-material joining evaluation
  • Detection of small cracks and defects in critical structures
  • Embedded sensors for smart parts
  • Composite materials testing
  • Automotive frame and battery pack instrumentation
  • Distillation column temperature monitoring

Included

  • ODiSI mainframe
  • Instrument controller laptop
  • ODiSI application software

Options & Accessories

Option Description
OPT07150 Standard Remote Module — Standard Length Remote Module. Compatible with HD and CFG sensors up to 20m long
OPT07100 Extended Range Remote Module — Remote module supporting extended sensor lengths of 50 m and 100 m, in addition to standard sensor lengths. Compatible with strain-compensated temperature (HD-SC) sensors and CFG sensors.
OPT07100-R Rack Mount Controller Option — Rack mount (1U) instrument controller (substituted for laptop).
OPT06020 USB-3106 Analog Output — 16-channel analog output module for ODISI (voltage or current outputs).
OPT06125 3Dviz - 3D/2D Visualization Software — Visualization software for mapping real-time or saved ODiSI data onto 3D models and 2D images. Compatible with Windows OS.
OPT06123 3Dviz - 2D Visualization Software — Visualization software for mapping real-time or saved ODiSI data onto 2D images. Compatible with Windows OS.
HD6SXXLC300P HD strain sensor — HD strain sensor, LC2+ connector, polyimide coating, 300 °C, length = XX m (1 to 100 m)
HD6TXXLC220P HD temperature sensor — HD temperature sensors with PTFE sleeving, length = XX m (1 to 5 m)
HD6SCTXXLC220P HD strain-compensated temperature sensor — HD strain-compensated temperature sensors with PTFE sleeving, 200 °C, length = XX m (1 to 5 m)
HDCFGXXXLCP HD continuous fiber grating (CFG) sensor — HD continuous fiber grating (CFG) sensors, length = XXX m (1 to 15 m)
FOSAPPKIT Fiber Optic Sensor Application Kit — Materials (epoxy, tools, etc.) required to install 10 m of sensing fiber

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