In today’s industrial world, efficiency and safety are paramount. VIAVI’s Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS) technology offers an innovative solution for monitoring critical infrastructure.
Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS), also known by its acronym in English, is an advanced technology that enables measuring both temperature and strain along a fiber optic cable. This technology is based on the principle of Brillouin scattering. Rather than relying on point sensors, the fiber optic cable itself acts as a continuous sensor, providing distributed measurements along its length.
Key Advantages of Using VIAVI DTSS Technology
- Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Measurements: With a single fiber, the system can measure both temperature and strain simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple sensors. This unique capability, patented by VIAVI, simplifies the monitoring process and reduces costs.
- Single-End Solution: VIAVI's DTSS system functions as a single-end solution, facilitating installation and maintenance. No need for access to both ends of the cable to perform measurements.
- Portability and Flexibility: VIAVI's DTSS equipment is available in portable and rack-mountable formats. The rack-mountable version integrates with the ONMSi fiber monitoring system for permanent monitoring.
- Precise Problem Detection: DTSS technology enables precise detection and localization of hot spots in power cables, pipeline leaks, ground movement, structural cracks, and cable faults.
- Comprehensive Monitoring: The DTSS system can be applied across a wide range of sectors, including pipeline monitoring to detect leaks and ground movement, monitoring of telecommunications cables both aerial and buried, monitoring of power cables to detect hot spots, and structural health monitoring to detect cracks and assess the integrity of infrastructure such as dams, levees, tunnels, and bridges.
- Compatible Application Software: VIAVI's software expands the capabilities of the DTSS5 solution. Post-processing software enables data analysis, while the remote access application SmartAccessAnywhere (SAA) facilitates real-time support, remote control, and data transfer. The ONMSi platform enables permanent monitoring of fiber integrity and temperature for comprehensive fiber health analysis.
- Technical Support and Maintenance: VIAVI offers support plans to maximize productivity, including on-demand training, priority technical support, and expedited repairs. Support plans vary by product and region, ensuring customers receive the appropriate service level for their needs.
VIAVI’s DTSS technology is a powerful tool for any industry seeking to improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of its operations. With precise and flexible monitoring capabilities, this solution enables companies to manage their assets more intelligently and make informed decisions to prevent problems and optimize performance.
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