piezometers

Fiber Optic Piezometers

The FO2100 MEMS-based Fiber Optic Piezometer,

The MEMS-based Fiber Optic Piezometer is suitable
for the harshest environments.
specifications
ITEM
Pressure ranges
Resolution
Accuracy
Thermal coefficient of Zero
Proof pressure
Operating temperature
EMI/RF/Lightning
Housing
Optical connector
Cable sheathing
Cable length
Signal conditioner
compatibility
*Excluding thermal effect
GEOTECHNICAL . MINING . ENVIRONMENTAL . STRUCTUR AL
DESCRIPTION
0.7 MPa (100 psi)
3.5 MPa (500 psi)
7.0 MPa (1000 psi)
< 0.02 % F.S. (Range dependant)
0.1% F.S.*
< 0.02% F.S / C
200% F.S.
-20 to +85 C
Complete immunity
Stainless steel (8 mm x 57 mm)
SC standard
4 mm O.D.rugged tight-buffered
fiber optic cable with aramid
strength member and
polyurethane jacket
Up to 2 kilometers. Contact RST
if more than 1 km required.
WLPI signal conditioner
(FOPR-1 Portable Readout and
FODL-16 Datalogger)
is perfectly tailored to meet the challenge of pres-
sure monitoring applications in submerge and/or
harsh environments.
RST Instruments Ltd.
The FO2100 piezometer delivers long term accu- 11545 Kingston St.,
racy, durability and high fidelity pressure measure- Maple Ridge, BC
ment with a pressure operating range up to 7000 Canada V2X 0Z5
kPa.
Telephone: 604 540 1100
The FO2100 piezometer is ideal for geotechnical Facsimile: 604 540 1005
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steel body and diaphragm, the FO2100 is designed
to work in adverse conditions of temperature, pres- info@rstinstruments.com
sure, and toxic or corrosive atmospheres.
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The FO2100 piezometer is equipped with a stan-
dard sintered stainless steel porous filter to prevent
soil particles from contacting the diaphragm. applications
With the inherent advantages of fiber optic, it is Geotechnical applications
not subject to interference from electromagnetic
In-situ process monitoring
interference, vibrations and lightning that might be
present in the sensing environment. Harsh subsurface
monitoring equipment
The FO2100 piezometer is compatible with all
High temperature environment
WLPI (White-Light Polarization Interferometry) with corrosive chemicals
signal conditioners. The compact and very robust
Groudwater elevation
probe can be customized according to specific surveillance in wells and streams
client needs. The fiber optic cable lead can be
extended up to 3 kilometers long. Pressure monitoring
in pumping stations
Hazardous environment
operating principle
Static or dynamic pressure
measurements conducted
The FO2100 Fiber Optic Piezometers are of inter- under confined space, hazard-
ferometric type. The heart of the WLPI technology ous and strong EMI/RFI/MRI
is located in the readout unit. Unlike other multiple- environments
beam interferometers, the readout interferometer
used in WLPI technology provides an interfero- features
gram signal with a much better visibility resulting Compact and ultra-robust
in much higher precision and resolution in the

Available as piezometer and

measurement. Intensity independent, the accuracy pressure transducer with NPT
is not affected by light intensity variation related to threaded end.
connection losses or cable manipulation. Its unique
Small diameter (8mm)
design contains no moving parts and no mir-
rors in the interformeter arms, providing superior 0.7 to 7.0 MPa range
mechanical stability over time and consequently, Excellent accuracy (0.1%)
minimum needs for recalibration. WLPI is the most
Completely sealed for immersed
robust and reliable point sensing technique related applications.
to fiber optic sensors.
EMI/RFI/Lightning immunity;
intrinsically safe
Rugged stainless steel body
Long term reliability
MIB0056B

RST Instruments Ltd. reserves the right to change specifications without notice.