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FPS Sensors
plug&play sensing for R&D-setups
The global trend towards miniaturization causes major challenges for
advanced metrology: quality standards are increasing, requirements on
accuracy and reliability are constantly rising, and failure tolerances in
production processes are steadily reduced. Especially in applications
such as quality assurance and research & development, instruments need
to provide highest precision, while offering versatile implementation
options and the immediate availability of data post-processing, analysis,
and storage.
Accurate
Accurate Radiation hard
The built-in DFB laser of the FPS is locked to a molecular absorp-
tion frequency reference, making the detected displacement
traceable to international length standards. All measurements
are therefore truly accurate in a metrological sense. (see page 199) Optional radiation-hard sensor heads and fiber packages are
available for the operation in radiation harsh environments.
All radiation-hard (/RAD) components are qualified for
radiation doses of up to 10 MGy.
Ultra fast Multi axis operation up to 2 m
All FPS sensors measure the position of the target with a band-
width of 10 MHz and a resolution of 1 pm. At the same time, the
sensor is compatible with displacement velocities of up to 1 m/s.
Software
With its advanced software automation, the FPS displacement and analy-
sis system is the perfect solution for contactless, ultra-high precision and
non-invasive displacement measurement tasks requiring immediate data
inspection. Its plug-and-play architecture enables direct integration and
versatile operation in a variety of applications within only few minutes.
The FPS provides three measurement axes, allowing parallel
Z
Y
displacement measurements of three targets in real-time. This
X enables economic measurements in a nanometer range.
Multi Axis
Dedicated software Daisy Environmental compensation
FPS sensors are delivered with a dedicated PC-based software,
allowing synchronous data visualization, analysis,
and storage. FPS sensors can be equipped with an optional environmental
compensation unit (ECU). The ECU enables the operation of FPS
sensors at ambient conditions, while maintaining an accuracy of
better ± 1 ppm under a wide range of pressure, temperature, and
humidity conditions.
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PC & real-time interfaces
Built in USB 2.0 and Ethernet (optional) interfaces enable
plug-and-play communication with any personal computer.
High-speed real-time interfaces further broaden the application
spectrum of the FPS.
Contactless & miniature
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Miniature
Using small-sized sensor heads, the FPS suits space-limited ap-
plications. The technology is based on the Fabry-Pérot interfer-
ometer that enables contactless measurements and is resistant
to outside influences.