SOFO VII/MuST UNIVERSAL READING UNIT USER MANUAL
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1. Channel 5 1581 to 1599 nm Insertion loss lt 1 5 dB TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Connectors to Measurement Unit E2000 APC Connectors to SOFO Sensors E2000 PC Dimensions 163mm x 103 mm x 53 mm Weight 0 43 Kg Material Aluminum Operating temperature 25 to 70 2C Humidity lt 90 at 40 2C Dec 2014 8 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual REGULATORY AND CERTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATIONS 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 contact your city office waste disposal service or distributor that purchased the product FiberSensing is a manufacturer registered in the ANREEE Associa o Nacional para o Registo de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos under number PT001434 FiberSensing celebrated a Ute2. 9 Repeat the process as necessary To clean an optical measurement unit adapter use an appropriate cotton swab there are several fiber clean swabs in the market frequently used for telecom embedded in isopropyl alcohol 1 Ensure the reading unit is disconnected and switched off put some isopropyl alcohol on cleaning stick 3 Push the metallic protection inside the connector with the help of the cleaning stick You with then see a white plastic ring 4 insert the stick inside the ring and gently clean the inner part of the connector rotating the swab always on the same direction Dec 2014 18 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual How to clean an FC connector How to clean an E2000 connector of a reading unit of a reading unit Figure 9 Cleaning the connectors FUSE REPLACEMENT Electrical shorts may cause fuse failure and when that happens it is necessary to replace the fuse located on the Power Connector Figure 2 To replace the fuses release the top and bottom springs of the fuse s support and then remove the piece Figure 10 Realeasing the top and bottom springs Fuses on the piece Figure 10 Replacing the fuse Fuse characteristics 1 Rated voltage 250 Volt AC 2 Interrupting rate 2 Ampere 3 Number of fuses 2 Dec 2014
3. button 3 on Figure 2 will start the unit The Status LED 1 on Figure 2 will start blinking at 2Hz After approximately 30 seconds it will start blinking at 1Hz This means that the measurement unit is already on and responsive but the optoelectronic module is still warming up After approximately one and a half minutes 90 s it should stay on permanently This means that the measurement unit is able to measure Note If the unit does not start correctly the status led will blink faster If this happens please contact Smartec technical support SWITCHING OFF To avoid accidental shutting down the measurement unit it is necessary to press the ON OFF button 2 on Figure 2 during 4 seconds to power off the unit INTERFACE To operate the measurement unit a Monitor and a mouse and keybord should be connected to the VGA connector 6 on Figure 2 and to the USB ports 4 on Figure 2 The measurement unit operates on a Windows 7 Professional environment Please refer to the software manual for further details Dec 2014 13 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual CONTROL The SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit measurement unit can be fully controlled using two software e BRAGGMONITOR to control the status of the reading unit to see the optical traces of each physical channel to take some measurements of the FBG sensors connected Please refer to the BraggMONITOR software manual for furthe
4. FO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit set includes Measurement Unit Power cord Adapter protection caps SOFO Reference sensor SOFO MUX 1x5 optional SOFO VII MUST READING UNIT TECHNICAL DATA PERFORMANCE SOFO Sensors Measurement MuST FBG Sensor Measurement Measurement Resolution 2 um RMS 1 pm Linearity Accuracy lt 2 o 2 pm Measurement Range Max 50 mm 100 nm 1500 to 1600 nm Calibration None not required NIST traceable wavelength reference Measurement time lt 2 s inc SDB writing per channel lt 2 s inc SDB writing per channel Availlable channel count 4 or 8 channels total software configurable between SOFO and MuST TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Weight AC power supply 230 V 50 Hz 110 V 60 Hz Auto detect External connections Ethernet connection 8 optical ports power supply display and screen optional Data logger capacity Typical 5 year of data with measurements every 1h Dimensions 500 mm x 500 mm x 210 mm 25 Kg Operating temperature 10 2C to 40 2C 40 2C to 40 2C with heating option Humidity 90 non condensed Protection Index IP 66 optional if the base of the SOFO VII is properly drilled and hermetic gland nuts are used Dec 2014 7 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual SOFO MUX 1X5 TECHNICAL DATA PERFORMANCE Channel Multiplexing 1x5 Operating Range Channel 1 1501 to 1519 nm Channel 2 1521 to 1539 nm Channel 3 1541 to 1559 nm Channel 4 1561 to 1579 nm
5. SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST UNIVERSAL READING UNIT USER MANUAL Engineered by FiberSensing SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual Measurement Unit Version v1 1 User Manual version v1 1 Any questions or comments regarding this guide please report to support smartec ch Dec 2014 3 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual INDEX Technical details 6 GENERAL INFORMATION 6 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 7 SOFO VII MUST READING UNIT TECHNICAL DATA 7 Performance 7 Technical Characteristics 7 SOFO MUX 1x5 TECHNICAL DATA 8 Performance 8 Technical Characteristics 8 Regulatory and certification considerations 9 ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATIONS 9 Disposal of your old appliance 9 LASER SAFETY 9 Symbols 10 Class 1 laser 10 General precautions considerations 10 Operation 11 CONNECTORS 11 Type of connectors 12 SETTING UP 12 Power supply 12 Optical Connectors 13 SWITCHING ON 13 SWITCHING OFF 13 INTERFACE 13 CONTROL 14 SOFO MUX 1x5 14 CLEANING PROCEDURE 15 Dry cleaning technique 17 Wet cleaning technique 18 Dec 2014 5 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual TECHNICAL DETAILS GENERAL INFORMATION The SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit is a continuous swept laser scanning measurement unit for interrogating SOFO and fiber Bragg grating FBG sensors It includes a NIST traceable wavelength re
6. e Pipe cleaner e Compressed air Before reporting the general procedure for cleaning connectors it is important to highlight some reminders that shall always be kept into account e Always turn off any laser sources before you inspect fiber connectors e Always inspect the connectors or adapters before you clean e Always inspect and clean the connectors before you make a connection e Always use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber e Always keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors e Always store unused protective caps in a sealable container in order to prevent the possibility of the transfer of dust to the fiber Locate the containers near the connectors for easy access Some warnings as well e Never use alcohol or wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it does not leave residue on the end face It can cause damage to the equipment e Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are on e Never use unfiltered handheld magnifiers or focusing optics to inspect fiber connectors e Never connect a fiber to a fiberscope while the system lasers are on e Never touch the end face of the fiber connectors e Never twist or pull forcefully on the fiber cable e Never touch the clean area of a tissue swab or cleaning fabric e Never touch any portion of a tissue or swab where alcohol was applied e Never touch the dispensing tip of an alcohol bottle e Never use alcohol around an open flame or spark alcohol is very
7. eanliness of the mated ferrules After repeated matings however or when degraded performance is observed it may become necessary to clean the individual ferrules and mating sleeve In this section are outlined the proper cleaning and inspection procedures to help ensure optimal connector performance When a Measurement Unit is repeatedly being plugged in and out with optical connectors it is very important that the connectors are cleaned prior to any connection If not dust and moister can be deposited in the measurement unit adaptor and this will compromise measurements On Figure 7 a picture of a magnified connector is presented The dark gray circle corresponds to the fiber cladding and the small light gray circle is the core of the fiber One picture for a clean connector and one picture for a dusty connector are presented Clean connector Dirty connector Figure 7 In the figure are shows two connectors on the left there is a clean conector and on the right a dirty one The most common effect of dirt on the connections is that there is a large amount of broad band light that is being reflected at the connection at both directions meaning that the dynamic range for measuring becomes smaller On the market there are several tool aimed to clean the connectors some of them are e Dust and shutter caps e Isopropyl alcohol e Cotton swabs Dec 2014 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual e Soft tissues
8. ference that provides continuous calibration to ensure system accuracy over long term operation The high dynamic range and high output power allows high resolution to be attained even for long fiber leads and lossy connections Five SOFO sensors can be measured with each optical channel with the use of a SOFO MUX 1x5 Multiple FBG sensors can be connected in series in each optical fiber This in combination with the four or eight optical channels with parallel acquisition make the SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit particularly suited for large scale sensing networks acquiring a large number of sensors of different technologies simultaneously Note The SOFO sensors cannot be connected directly to the SOFO VII The only way to measure a SOFO sensor is to plug it to a channel of the SOFO MUX 1x5 or using a hybrid patch cord with a E2000 APC connector on one side to the reading unit and a E2000 PC to the SOFO sensor Never connect a SOFO sensor directly to a channel of the reading unit this can damage the core of fibers of both connectors This Manual applies to the following equipments PN S10 2021 4CH SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit 4 OC e Standard Temperature Operation Range PN 10 2021 8CH SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit 8 OC e Standard Temperature Operation Range PN 10 2021 MUX SOFO MUX 1x5 Dec 2014 6 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual SYSTEM COMPONENTS The SO
9. flammable The here below section describes the connector cleaning process 1 Inspect the fiber connector component or bulkhead with a fiberscope with a proper E2000 adapter If the connector is dirty clean it with a dry cleaning technique Inspect the connector If the connector is still dirty repeat the dry cleaning technique Inspect the connector If the connector is still dirty clean it with a wet cleaning technique followed immediately with a dry clean in order to ensure no residue is left on the end face Vo e w Note Wet cleaning is not recommended for bulkheads and receptacles Damage to equipment can occur Dec 2014 16 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual 7 Inspect the connector again 8 Ifthe contaminate still cannot be removed repeat the cleaning procedure until the endface is clean Here below dry and wet cleaning technique are described DRY CLEANING TECHNIQUE NECESSARY TOOL Lint free wipes preferably clean room quality Figure 8 Lint free wipes STARTING PRE CAUTION Read the reminders and warnings before you begin this process Make sure that the lasers are turned off before you begin the inspection Remove the protective cap using the E2000 service adapter Fold the wipe into a square about 4 to 8 layers thick see Figure 8 Inspect the connector with a fiberscope oe A If the connector is dirty clean it with a lint free wipe Attention Be careful
10. green color in the Figure 3 are shown an E2000 APC connector and an E2000 APC Mating adapter Figure 3 E2000 APC connecter and E2000 APC mating adapter The SOFO VII Reading unit can measure FBG sensors identified by a green E2000 APC connector and SOFO sensors identified by a blue E2000 PC connector plugged to the SOFO MUX 1x5 in the Figure 4 are shown a E2000 APC connector FBG and E2000 PC Connector SOFO Figure 4 E2000 APC connecter FBG and E2000 PC connecter SOFO SETTING UP POWER SUPPLY To start the SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit connect the supplied power cable to 100 240 V power line and to the measurement unit Power Connector 7 on Figure 2 Then Dec 2014 12 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual switch the power switch to its ON position To acknowledge proper power supply the power LED will turn green during 2 seconds after connecting the power supply OPTICAL CONNECTORS The SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit can be purchased either with 4 or 8 E2000 APC optical connectors Number 2 on Figure 2 exemplifies an 8 connector removable base Attention should be paid to the cleaning of the optical connectors A dirty connector can compromise the measurement and will degrade the measurement unit performance It is advisable to frequently clean the connectors using appropriate tools see Cleaning Procedure on page 15 SWITCHING ON Pressing the ON OFF
11. not to contaminate the cleaning area of the wipe with your hands or on a surface during folding 5 Lightly wipe the ferrule tip in the central portion of the wipe with a figure 8 motion Attention Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe If you do it it can cause scratches and more contamination 6 Repeat the figure 8 wiping action on another clean section of the wipe 7 Properly dispose of the wipe 8 Inspect the connector again with the fiberscope Dec 2014 17 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual 9 Repeat this process as necessary WET CLEANING TECHNIQUE NECESSARY TOOL Lint free wipes preferably clean room quality and 99 isopropyl alcohol Make sure that the lasers are turned off before you begin the inspection Remove the protective cap using the E2000 service adapter Inspect the connector with a fiberscope Fold the wipe into a square about 4 to 8 layers thick Moisten one section of the wipe with one drop of 99 alcohol Be sure that a portion of the wipe remains dry 6 Lightly wipe the ferrule tip in the alcohol moistened portion of the wipe with a figure 8 motion Immediately repeat the figure 8 wiping action on the dry section of wipe to remove any residual alcohol AE i i a Attention Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe doing so can cause scratches 7 Properly dispose of the wipe Never reuse a wipe 8 Inspect the connector again with a fiberscope
12. nte type contract with Amb3E Associa o Portuguesa de Gest o de Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos 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 FiberSensing to AmMb3E LASER SAFETY The SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit product 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 hazardous to a person s eyesight The coherence and low divergence of laser light 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 Dec 2014 9 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual SYMBOLS Warning symbol Class 1 Laser symbol Figure 1 Laser Symbols CLASS 1 LASER The SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit 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 This product contains a laser within an encl
13. osure that prevents exposure to the radiation and that cannot be opened without shutting down the laser GENERAL PRECAUTIONS CONSIDERATIONS Everyone who uses a laser s equipment should be aware of the risks The laser radiation is not visible to the human eye but it can seriously damage user s eyesight The laser is enabled when the measurement unit is turned on Users should never put their eyes at the level of the horizontal plane of the optical adapters of the measurement unit or uncovered optical connectors Adequate eye protection should always be required if there is a significant risk for eye injury Do not attempt to open or repair a malfunction measurement unit It must be returned to Smartec for repair and calibration Dec 2014 10 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual OPERATION CONNECTORS Front View 2 3 456 7 GBEREEREE Bottom View Figure 2 Measurement unit Buttons and Connectors The connectors and buttons on Figure 2 are 1 Power and Status LEDs Optical Output Connectors ON Off Button USB Connectors LAN Connector VGA Connector Power Connector 2 d 4 5 6 7 Dec 2014 11 19 SMARTEC SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual TYPE OF CONNECTORS The SOFO VII Reading unit has 4 or 8 E2000 APC Optical Output Connectors to which can be plugged only E2000 APC connector The E2000 APC connectors and Mating are identified by the
14. r details e SDB it is a software for long term static monitoring can measure both SOFO sensors and FBG sensors connected to the reading unit Please refer to the SDB software manual for further details SOFO MUX 1X5 The SOFO MUX 1X5 is a device that allows to measure up to 5 SOFO sensors on a single channel of the reading unit It is an external 1x5 splitter a picture of the device is the following Figure 5 SOFO MUX 1x5 The connection schema of the SOFO MUX 1X5 to the SOFO VII is the following G6GGRRERE p eee eee Fi S A l A Fi 4 m a E JJF li Figure 6 Connection scheme between the SOFO VII and the SOFO MUX 1x5 Dec 2014 14 19 Say LS SOFO VII MuST Universal Reading Unit User Manual Note The SOFO MUX 1X5 has six connectors five E2000 PC for the SOFO sensors and one E2000 APC to which must be connected the patch cord attached to a channel of the SOFO VII All the SOFO sensors connected to the MUX must mount an E2000 PC connector and the patch cord used to connect the MUX to the SOFO VII must have on both sides E2000 APC connectors If this is not respected there is the possibility to irretrievably damage the core of the fiber and as consequence it will be impossible to measure the SOFO sensors The characteristics of SOFO MUX are shown section SOFO MUX 1x5 Technical Data on page 8 CLEANING PROCEDURE Proper performance of a fiber optic connection is strongly dependant on the cl
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