SOFO VII MuST FBG Reading Unit

Reliable and versatile fiber optic datalogger for field applications. Robust and self-contained enclosure and integrated industrial PC.

The SOFO VII reading unit is a universal reading unit able to measure both SOFO (Interferometric) and MuST FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) sensors. The system is designed for static, long-term measurements. Each channel can be software configured for one of the two technologies. The SOFO VII is integrated into a compact steel housing designed for permanent installation in any structure that requires continuous monitoring. The SOFO VII reading unit allows to measure 4 or 8 channels. On each channel, it is possible to connect up to 5 SOFO sensors (external 1×5 splitter needed) and up to 25 MuST FBG sensors (depending on sensor type; see sensor datasheets for details). The unit contains a field PC that provides data logging and remote interfacing functionalities.

The main features of SOFO VII are flexibility in the choice of options, allowing the customer to configure a system tailored to his needs in terms of sensing technology, data logging capability, communication, and temperature range.
The SOFO VII has been designed for surface installation and specific project requirements. The housing (IP 66, housing and door: e-coat primer, powder painted, RAL 7032 pebble grey) grants protection from water, rodents, and accidental crashes, and a key lock grants protection against vandalism.