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COMPANY’S HISTORY

FISO Technologies, incorporated in 1994, is a high-tech company specialized in the photonic fi eld. Since 1999, FISO is part of the Roctest Group, a publicly traded company on Toronto Stock Exchange (TOR. : RTT). Our mission is to develop, manufacture and market high-quality fi ber optic sensors. Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on customers’ satisfaction and on the introduction of leading-edge products and solutions. FISO owns patents for Canada, the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

FISO Technologies’ products are commercialized worldwide by direct sales, independent representatives, and distributors. FISO’s products are sold in different fi eld of activities such as energy, life science, aerospace & defense, process control, research & development and civil engineering.

FISO constantly invests its efforts on research and development projects, such as high-volume fi ber optic sensors, which are to be used in the medical fi eld. Visit our web site for more information at www.fi so.com

OUR VISION

FISO Technologies pursues the objective of becoming a worldwide leader in the fi eld of optical measurement by contributing to the materialization of new measurement tools based on fi ber optic technologies.

OUR MISSION

FISO Technologies develops, manufactures and commercializes a complete range of fi ber optic sensors. Designed for industrial customers, whose technical and economical requirements must be satisfi ed, the sensors are destined to take measurements of different physical and chemical parameters.

FISO EXPERTISE

FISO’s expertise leverages on its mastery of the technology underlying its comprehensive line of products and on its knowledge of the fi elds of application for which the products are designed.

FISO offers a complete line of physical parameters testing and monitoring equipment based on highly reliable, state-of-the art fi ber optic and MEMS technologies. Extreme accuracy and reliability are only a few of these products’ characteristics. FISO’s fi ber optic sensors are also intrinsically immune to any kind of electromagnetic interference, even that caused by lightning and microwave radiation.

Our sensors are extremely small in size and rugged, allowing to measure physical parameters in places where conventional sensors cannot. They can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, corrosion, vibration, high humidity, and much more. This is a clear advantage that allows delivery of accurate and reliable data regardless of extrinsic environmental conditions, effi ciently reducing the time required to analyze and interpret data points.

Veloce-50FRI

THE VELOCE-50 is the fastest acquisition and signal conditioning system on the market. With a 200 kHz sampling rate, the Veloce-50 system offers the highest acquisition speed on up to 8 individual channels simultaneously and independently. With stackable units and removable acquisition modules that can be added as your needs require, its design was ma-de with upgrade and expansion capabilities in mind.

THE FRI is a highly accurate and reliable fi ber optic refractive index sensor, ideal for matter concentration monitoring in various industrial and research processes, due to its large RI band. It is completely immune to EMI and RFI. Easy to clean, this refractometer features built-in safety for che-mical applications and it is explosion proof, which means that it can replace dangerous manual sampling procedures, which can also eliminate costly measurement repeatability problems due to sensor replacements.

Explosion proof / Concentration monitoring Fastest acquisition system

FIBER OPTIC TEMPERATURE SENSORS

FOT-L ......................................................................... 3

Medical

FOT-M ..................................................................................... 3

Energy

TPT-32 ..................................................................................... 3

EED & HERO

FOT-HERO .............................................................................. 3

FIBER OPTIC PRESSURE SENSORS

FOP ......................................................................................... 4

High Precision

FOP-M .................................................................................... 4

Medical

FOP-MIV ................................................................................. 4

High Temperature

FOP-MH .................................................................................. 4

FOP-M High Pressure ............................................................. 5

Acoustic

FOP-MA .................................................................................. 5

Side-Looking

FOP-MS ................................................................................... 5

FOP-MSL ................................................................................. 5

FIBER OPTIC STRAIN SENSORS

FOS-N ..................................................................................... 6

EFO ......................................................................................... 6

SFO-W .................................................................................... 6

OTHER FIBER OPTIC SENSORS

Refractive Index

FRI ........................................................................................... 7

Displacement

FOD ........................................................................................ 7

FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

One-Channel

FTI-10 ...................................................................................... 7

Multi-Channels

UMI ......................................................................................... 8

DMI ......................................................................................... 8

High-Speed Modular

BUS ......................................................................................... 8

Veloce-50 ............................................................................... 8

Veloce-100 ............................................................................. 9

OTHER FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

Energy

Nortech .................................................................................. 9

Food Industry

MWS ....................................................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES

Extension Cables .................................................................... 10

Easythrough / Easyplate ........................................................ 10

FISO SOFTWARES

FISOCommander Software ................................................... 10

Nortech Commander Software ............................................ 10

FISOCommander Workstation Edition Software ................. 11

APPLICATION KITS

Multi-Parameter Test Kit ....................................................... 11

Dynamic Multi-Parameter Test Kit ....................................... 11

Winding Hot Spot Temperature Measurement Kit ............. 11

Dynamic Strain Measurement Kit ........................................ 12

Food Development Kit .......................................................... 12

EMC/EMI for EED Kit ............................................................. 12

Life Sciences Pressure Measurement Kit .............................. 12

Temperature Measurement Kit ............................................ 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FIBER OPTIC TEMPERATURE SENSORS

EED & HERO – FOT-HERO

THE FOT-HERO is a fi ber optic temperature sensor. It is specifi cally designed for use in Electronic Explosive Device (EED) and HERO testing applications. The FOT-HERO is a miniature sensor (150 µm O.D.) that provides an extremely fast response time of <1 ms. It also offers complete immunity to any electromagnetic interference, provi-ding accurate readings during the tests. Fiber optic technology is intrinsically free of electromagnetic emissions, offering minimal disturbance to the test conditions.

Medical – FOT-M

THE FOT-M is a fi ber optic temperature sensor. It is designed for demanding medical industry applications. Compact and resistant to harsh environments, it is the ideal choice for MRI applications, with its precision of up to ±0.3°C. The sensor is intrin-sically safe and immune to EMI and RFI.

FOT-L

THE FOT-L ia a fi ber optic temperature sensor mainly used for temperature measurement in harsh conditions such as nuclear, microwave and RF environments and other hostile environments. Resistant to corrosion, highly accu rate and reliable, it features operating temperatures of up to 300°C, within ±1°C precision. Intrinsi-cally safe, it is immune to EMI and RFI.

Energy – TPT-32

THE TPT-32 is a fi ber optic temperature sensor designed for power transformer or load tap changers temperature monitoring. Using optical ab sorption within a semi-conductor (GaAs), it combines long-term reliability with high accuracy. Its fl exible fi ber optic cable and rugged PTFE exterior allow easy and safe installation in trans-former windings & core, as well as in LTCs. Immu ne to RFI and EMI, the TPT-32 sen-sor can withstand harsh chemical environments.

FIBER OPTIC PRESSURE SENSORS

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High Temperature – FOP-MH

THE FOP-MH is a fi ber optic pressure sensor, specially designed for aerospace and de-fense applications, where extreme temperature conditions are found. The FOP-MH sensor can sustain temperatures of up to 450°C. Its unique design is based on de-fl ection measurement of a silicon diaphragm, as opposed to more conventional stress measurement techniques. Its intrinsic immunity makes the FOP-MH the best choice for pressure-measurement applications in harsh environments. The sensor offers complete immunity to EMI and RFI, built-in safety for hazardous and extreme temperature environments.

High Precision – FOP-M

THE FOP-M is a fi ber optic pressure sensor. It is designed to provide highly accurate pressure readings in industrial environments. Its unique design and immunity to EMI makes the FOP-M the ideal solution for delivering reliable pressure measure-ments in the most adverse conditions. It is the ideal choice for testing in harsh envi-ronments, such as in aerospace or oil well and natural gas applications. The FOP-M is intrinsically safe and immune to EMI and RFI. Mounted on 800 µm O.D. capillary, the FOP-M is available in different pressure ran ges, up to 1000 PSI.

FOP

THE FOP is a fi ber optic pressure sensor used in harsh, hazardous or high tempera-ture operating environments such as those found in oil & gas, aerospace and in-dustrial applications. It can consistently measure pressure with high accuracy under all adverse conditions of temperature, humidity and vibration. Made of robust stain less steel construction, it is completely immune to EMI, RFI, and lightning. The FOP is available in different pressure ran ges, up to 1000 PSI.

Medical – FOP-MIV

THE FOP-MIV is a fi ber optic pressure sensor designed for OEM medical device appli-cations. Its exceptional measurement performance is perfectly suited for intravas-cular, intrauterine, intracranial or urodynamic pressure monitoring. Its design al-lows high-volume production capacity, and its small size (550 µm O.D.) makes it ideal for instrumentation in catheter. Immune to EMI and RFI, it delivers high fi de-lity pressure measurements even in the presence of strong EM and RF fi elds, such as those generated by electric scalpels or MRI systems.

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Side-Looking – FOP-MSL

THE FOP-MSL is a fi ber optic pressure sensor rugged enough to be used in harsh-environment applications. Designed to fi t where other sensors cannot, this side-looking sensor can take pressure measurements when a vertical instrumentation with a standard fi ber optic sensor is not possible. Thanks to its larger surface area, it is easy to install on smooth surfaces. The FOP-MSL offers complete immunity to EMI and RFI and built-in safety for hazardous environments.

Acoustic – FOP-MA

THE FOP-MA is a fi ber optic acoustic pressure sensor. It is specially designed for use in acoustic and micro-phonic applications. With proven MOMS technology, this sensor provides high accuracy pressure measurements. High sen sitivity and high fre quency response make it the ideal sensor for micro acoustic characterization. The FOP-MA offers complete immunity to EMI and RFI and is in trinsically safe.

FOP-M High Pressure

THE FOP-M HIGH PRESSURE fi ber optic sensor has been designed to operate under very high pressure conditions that other standard fi ber optic sensors cannot sustain. The sensor withstands pressure levels of up to 5000 psi while providing accurate, unbiased pressure readings. The FOP-M High Pressure sensor offers complete im-munity to EMI and RFI and built-in safety for hazardous environments. The design allows the possibility to achieve pressure ranges higher than rated with slight mo-difi cations of the sensor.

Side-Looking – FOP-MS

THE FOP-MS is a fi ber optic pressure sensor intended to be used in size-restrained applications. Designed to fi t where other sensors cannot, this side-looking sensor can take pressure measurements when a vertical instrumentation with a standard fi ber optic sensor is not possible. It is easy to install on smooth surfaces. The FOP-MS offers complete immunity to EMI and RFI and built-in safety for hazardous en-vi ronments.

FIBER OPTIC STRAIN SENSORS

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SFO-W

THE SFO-W is a fi ber optic strain sensor used for long-term, precise strain measu-rements on a variety of structures such as nuclear power plants and dams. It is re-sistant to corrosive environments and suited for spot-welding on steel surfaces. Intrinsically safe, it is immune to EMI, RFI, and lightning. It allows static/dynamic measurement and can deliver signal transmitter over long distances with no inter-ference due to fi ber bending.

EFO

THE EFO is a fi ber optic strain sensor designed to be embedded in concrete. It may be cast directly into a wet mixture or encapsulated into a concrete briquette to be cast into a wet mixture. Intrinsically safe, it is immune to EMI, RFI, and lightning. It allows static/dynamic measurement and can deliver signal transmitted over long distances with no interference due to fi ber bending.

FOS-N

THE FOS-N is a fi ber optic strain sensor used to measure the expansion and contrac-tion of materials due to mechanical stress or thermal effects in nuclear power plants, buil ding monitoring and several other civil engineering applications. Intrin-sically safe, it is immune to EMI, RFI, and lightning. It allows static/dynamic mea-surements and can deliver a signal over long distances with no interference due to fi ber bending. The FOS-N has the ideal design for torque measurement, where stan dard technology provides unaccurate measurement. It is available in ranges up to 10 000 µε.

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Refractive Index – FRI

THE FRI is a fi ber optic refractive index sensor designed to provide refractive index measurements and continuous monitoring of various processes (food processing, chemical processing, etc.), eliminating manual sampling and measurement repea-tability problems. The FRI sensor can be zeroed in the air and is available in a miniature package or in a rugged stainless steel package, suitable for industrial ap plications. It is completely immune to EMI and RFI, and features built-in safety for chemical applications. Intrinsically safe, the FRI refractometer is easy to clean and can be placed hundred of meters from the electronics, thus ensuring safe sam-pling processes.

Displacement – FOD

THE FOD is a fi ber optic linear position and displacement sensor used to monitor relative movements of adjacent surfaces across cracks or construction joints in con-crete and rock. Using the Fabry-Perot white light interferometry principle, it is available in either a rugged composite material or aluminum housing designed for harsh environments. Accurate and reliable, it offers high resolution, intrinsic safety and immunity to EMI, RFI, and lightning. It can sustain temperatures up to 170°C.

One-Channel – FTI-10

THE FTI-10 is a single-channel fi ber optic signal conditioner designed to read Fabry-Perot fi ber optic sensors. It can store up to 50 000 data samples and the front pa-nel is equipped with a display for programming logging sequences, durations and other operational parameters. Battery-powered (8 hours autonomy), the FTI-10 ad-justable analog out put offers the possibility to connect to conventional loggers or monitoring systems. OEM version of the system is available.

FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

OTHER FIBER OPTIC SENSORS

FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CONDITIONERS (continued)

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Multichannel – UMI

THE UMI is a tabletop, multi-channel fi ber optic signal conditioner designed to read any Fabry-Perot fi ber optic sensor. It comes in a 4 or 8-channel version and can be programmed via the front panel interface or through the RS-232 or USB port. The UMI has a non-volatile memory buffer that can store up to 50 000 data samples. Each channel has a dedicated ±5V adjustable analog output.

Multichannel – DMI

THE DMI is a unique fi ber optic signal conditioner designed for applications that require continuous monitoring of a large number of fi ber optic sensors. It is ful-ly compatible with the Fabry-Perot fi ber optic sensors. The DMI comes in a 16 or 32-channel model that is available in rack-mount version or in Nema 4 enclosure version. The DMI can store up to 50 000 samples that can be discrete or averaged readings.

High-Speed Modular – BUS

THE BUS system is an upgradeable multi-channel simultaneous signal conditioner for Fabry-Perot fi ber optic sensors. It is designed to offer speed and versatility by allowing simul taneous absolute measurements at sampling rates of up to 1000 Hz per channel. The BUS system comes in a 19-inch industrial rack chassis to house from 1 to 8 channels. Each channel can be set and operated individually.

High-Speed Modular – Veloce-50

THE VELOCE-50 system is an upgradeable, multi-channel fi ber optic signal conditioner offering a high-speed sampling rate (200 kHz). It is best suited for applications re-quiring dynamic reading and fast response time. The Veloce-50 comes in a 19-inch industrial rack chassis that can accommodate from 1 to 8 sliding channel modules. Each module has its own BNC 5-volt analog output.

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High-Speed Modular – Veloce-100

THE VELOCE-100 system is an upgradeable, multi-channel fi ber optic signal conditio-ner dedicated to electronic interference characterization (EMI) on electronic ex-plosive devices (EED). Designed to mate with the FOT-HERO fi ber optic temperature sensor, it offers a sampling rate of up to 200 kHz. The Veloce-100 comes in a 19-inch industrial rack chassis that can accommodate from 1 to 8 sliding channel mo-dules. Each module has its own BNC 5-volt analog output. Combined with the FOT-HERO sensor, this unit is the reference for Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiations to Ordnance (HERO) testing.

OTHER FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

Energy – Nortech

THE NORTECH is specifi cally designed for direct, real-time temperature monitoring in power transformers. The Nortech is a fl exible, multi-channel fi ber optic signal con-ditioner. The Nortech provides up to six points of measurements per signal condi-tioner with the capability of networking 32 Nortech signal conditioners together, providing up to 192 channels. Readings can be transferred through its analog out-put, RS-232, or RS-485. Event relays help manage alarm occurrences and its mul ti-ple data logging features provide all the critical information required in high-po-wer transformer monitoring applications.

Food Industry – MWS

THE MWS is a unique 4, 8 or 16 channels optic signal conditioner specifi cally desig-ned for the food and food packaging industries. Equipped with a specially adapted micro wave oven and controlled through FISOCommander Workstation software, the MWS fi ts all food industry testing needs. The software controls both the MWS and the microwave, allowing you to personalize your test settings. The rotating unit ensures undisturbed testing on the microwave turntable and the system pro-vides consistent and repea table measurements.

ACCESSORIES

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Extension Cables

FISO offers fi ber optic extension cables that can be adapted to any of its sensors. Different lengths and cable materials are available.

Easythrough / Easyplate

The easythrough optical feedthrough is a 3/8 NPT stainless steel fi tting with ST con nectors designed to be installed on walls, where links between sensor and patch cord needs to be made.

Specifi cally designed for transformer applications, the easyplate is mounted on the transformer tank wall by bolting. It comes in standard stainless steel, with 4, 6, 8 or 12 connections. Custom material or number of connections is available.

FISO SOFTWARESAs part of a complete solution, FISO offers its Commander Software suite, specifi cally designed to communicate and manage all of FISO’s signal conditioners.

Nortech Commander SoftwareTHE NORTECH COMMANDER SOFTWARE is used to confi -gure the Nortech system and retrieve all the data stored in the unit. It is possible to commu-nicate directly through the RS-232 or RS-485 port of the Nortech unit, or through a modem, from your home or offi ce PC.

Real-time viewing of all Nortech measurements, statistics and settings

Confi gure and control the Nortech system

Retrieve the logged data from Megalogger, Triggered Logger and Event Logger

FISOCommander SoftwareTHE FISOCOMMANDER SOFTWARE is designed to confi -gure all fi ber optic signal conditioners and re-trieve all the data stored in the units. It is com-patible with the FTI-10, UMI and DMI systems.

FISOCOMMANDER BUS / VELOCE is a version dedicated to BUS and Veloce systems. Full version is avai-lable to retrieve data via data acquisition kit.

Confi gure the sensors from your computer

Start/Stop programmed acquisitions

Proceed to a real-time acquisition session

Save the data, under a Microsoft Excel® format or a different database format

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FISOCommander Workstation Edition SoftwareTHE FISOCOMMANDER WORKSTATION EDITION SOFTWARE is designed to confi gure the MWS system and re-trieve all the data stored in the unit. It is pos-sible to communicate directly through the RS-232 port of the rotating unit and control the microwave oven for direct, real-time acquisi-tions. It is user-friendly and provides an interes-ting visual support for analysis.

Confi gure the sensors from your computer

Make a new calibration for a sensor

Defi ne a microwave oven program including several steps at different power levels

Proceed to a real-time acquisition session

Save the data, under a Microsoft Excel® format or a different database format

CUSTOMER SERVICE

FISO has more than 10 years of experience in fi ber optic sensing in fi elds as varied as medical, energy, process control, food development, research & development, aerospace & defense and civil engineering. FISO provides you with reliable and accurate products, and the best service available in the industry.

FISO is ISO 9001:2000 certifi ed.

For any customer service inquiry, contact info@fi so.com or call +1-418-688-8065 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, eastern standard time, from Monday to Friday.

WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

We count on a worldwide network of distributors to serve our customers, wherever they are located. To know if there is a distributor in your area, visit our website at www.fi so.com, in the “Contact us” section.

We are always looking for companies with skilled sales engineers to add to our distribution network. If you are interested in becoming a FISO distributor, or can recommend a company to distribute our products, please contact us at sales@fi so.com.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

FISO has a team of professionals to support your organization throughout your project. We are committed to providing high-quality service along with the highest level of competence and support.

For technical support questions, contact support@fi so.com or phone +1-418-688-8065 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, eastern standard time, from Monday to Friday.

FIBER OPTIC SENSORS & SOLUTIONS

HEAD OFFICE

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Phone +1-418-688-8065Fax +1-418-688-8067

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