Guide to Configuring a Fiber Optic Sensing System

Services

Davidson provides a variety of services to the support the use of fiber optic instrumentation and to assure your systems are installed and commissioned properly and operate trouble-free for years. 

• System Design Services - Although many of Davidson's products can be installed as form-fit-function replacements for existing electronic instrumentation, the maximum economic and performance benefit will be derived from a well designed installation.  Davidson's application engineers are available to help to optimize the design of your system.  Call our technical support line for assistance.

• Startup and Commissioning - Davidson recommends that you consider using Davidson installation services on your initial installation to minimize startup problems and to assure the quickest and most efficient system commissioning.

• Troubleshooting and Repair - Davidson technical support staff is available to assist or to conduct troubleshooting and repair.  Many problems can be resolved quickly over the phone through a simple series of diagnostic tests but if the need arises, Davidson will deploy its technicians to your site to resolve the problem.

• Replacement Parts/Emergency Delivery - Davidson maintains an inventory of signal conditioners and transducers for key accounts.  Davidson will arrange overnight delivery for key accounts and will accommodate any other emergency needs as finished goods inventory will allow.

   

• Fiber Optic Training - The successful implementation of any new technology requires that the user have a good understanding of the system and its limitations.  Davidson can modify any of the following training programs to meet your specific needs and schedule.  The training sessions can be structured as lunch and learn sessions to day long formal training.

   

   

  Course 101 - Fiber Optic Sensing Basics

   

  • Objective:  This seminar provides a high level overview of fiber optic technology including light sources, optical fibers, detectors, sensing mechanism, and signal conditioning basics.

   

  • Target Audience:  Managers, engineers, and instrumentation technicians who need general awareness of the technology.

   

  • Time Allocation:  1 to 2 hours

   

   

  Course 102 - System Design (Configuring a Fiber Optic Sensing System)
   

  • Objective:  This seminar provides a high level overview of the design of a fiber optic sensing system and will enable the attendee to configure a fiber optic sensing system.  It covers the variety of options for signal conditioning from high resolution to high frequency response, various cable options, field terminations, and the range of possible configurations of the transducers.

   

  • Target Audience:  Managers, engineers, instrumentation technicians who will be involved in the design and installation of a fiber optic sensing system.

   

  • Time Allocation:  2 - 4 hours

   

   

  Course 210 - Signal Conditioning Operation

   

  • Objective:  This seminar provides detailed instruction on the installation, maintenance, and use of Davidson's signal conditioners.  It includes instruction on how to install and change transducers, calibration constants, changing engineering output, or any of the options for communication, and optimizing system performance. 

   

  • Target Audience:  Engineers and instrumentation technicians who will be involved in the installation and use of Davidson's fiber optic sensing systems.

   

  • Time Allocation:  4 hours

   

   

  Course 420 - Installation and Commissioning

   

  • Objective:  This seminar covers fiber optic sensing basics and fiber optic sensing system design in greater detail and covers the operation of the signal conditioner.  It also provides instruction and training in the proper routing of fiber optic cables, termination of optical fibers including fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, connectors, etc., and systems diagnostics and troubleshooting.

   

  • Target Audience:  Engineers and instrumentation technicians who will be involved in the installation and commissioning of a fiber optic sensing system.

   

  • Time allocation:  3 days