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OptaSense QuantX™
Ultra-high performance Quantitative Distributed Rayleigh Sensing solution delivering
outstanding output with an operational range up to 50 kilometres.

OptaSense QuantX is our market leading 5th generation Interrogator Unit (IU) with unrivalled quantitative
DRS/QDAS performance over extended distances. It has been developed specifically to address sensing
applications which require the highest quality quantitative phase and amplitude output and the practical levels
of asset coverage which were previously only available with a qualitative DAS solutions or over short ranges.

Setting new standards in performance and operational range OptaSense QuantX will be ideal solution for the
most challenging permanent monitoring applications.

Applications Features
• Applications requiring quantitative output • Quantitative phase and amplitude output
over long range: • Channel to Channel Coherence
• Asset conditioning monitoring • Extended Sensitivity compared to class leading
• Subsea Cable monitoring precedents
• Distributed replacement for conventional • Operating range to 50 km
sensors: geophones, seismometers, • Best available performance quantitative phase SNR
hydrophones and bandwidth for longer fibres

Summary of sensing capabilities

Range Max Interrogation Rate Spatial Resolution
2.05 – 30.8 m Gauge Length
50 km @ 30.8 m Gauge Length 10 kHz (Not all Gauge Lengths available at full fibre length, short
gauges will have limited operational length)

Operating environment Power requirements

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity AC Power Supply Power Consumption
T  31 °C (88 °F): 80% max
100 V – 240 V,
0-50°C -20 to +60°C T > 31 °C (88 °F): 50% max < 150 W
50 Hz – 60 Hz
non-condensing

Certification & compliance

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OptaSense QuantX™
Safety EMC Device Certification

EN 61010-1:2010 EN 61326-2-1:2013 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU, 21.CFR1040.10, FCC Part 15

EN 60825-1:2014

Dimensions and Mass * Fits standard 19 inch rack.

Height Width Depth Mass

655 mm (25.8 inches) in rack
6U - 268 mm (10.5 inches) 441 mm (17.4 inches) 31 kg (68 lb)
712 mm (28.0 inches) inc. handles

Electrical General
Rated Power 150 W Modes of Operation Quantitative Phase
AC Voltage 100 V - 240 V Max fibre length 200 km
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz Interrogation Rates 0.5, 0.8, 1, 2, 2.5, 3.125, 4, 5, 8, 10
Typical AC Current <3 A kHz
Frequency Range DC to Interrogation Rate / 2
External Connectors Max no. of output channels 50,000
AC Power Input IEC 320 - C14 Output decimation Available in acquisition system
Data Connection 100 GbE (Optical) Gauge Length 2.05, 4.11, 8.22, 10.3, 14.4, 16.4,
Control Connection 10/100BASE-TX 20.5, 30.8 m
Fibre Connector Diamond E2000 0.1 dB APC Typical Sensitivity @ start of −57 dB Rad/√Hz
GPS antenna input (Option) N-Type 50 km fibre (22 dB pε /√Hz @ 30.8 m GL)
Laser Interlock (cabinet door See manual for details Sample Clock Frequency 1,000 MHz
switch) Output Channel Pitch 1.027 m, 10.27 m
Sampled data output available Yes
Diversity stacked output available Yes
Environmental
Back reflection protection Automatic Shutter
Env. Conditions (per IEC 61010-1) Normal
Operating Environment Indoor Optical
Altitude ≤ 2000 m Laser Classification Class 3R (per EN 60825-1:2014)
Pollution Degree (per IEC 61010-1) 2 No of Wavelengths 1
Wavelength 1550.12 nm
Data Types Fibre Type
Output is available in a range of data types matched to the application. - Single Mode ITU-T G.652, G.654 or
other SM 125 μm OD fibre.
- Engineered Fibre Compliant with Proteus-3 and other
engineered fibre
QuantX Versions (2 versions available to cover varying applications) - Multimode Operation is possible, performance
is currently un-specified
QuantX QuantX – Long Range .
Gauge Length All Options 30.8m, 20.5m, 16.4, 14.4m
Interrogation Rate All Options 500Hz, 800Hz, 1 kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz
Note: spatial values for Gauge Length, Spatial Resolution and Sample Pitch assume n = 1.46

All specifications are subject to change without notice, please consult OptaSense for latest revision. Consult OptaSense for specific use cases.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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