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High precision!
The MPM-2000 Fibre Optic
Multiplexer from Mikropack is
a high precision instrument
that can optically couple a
light source to either 8 or 16
outputs in sequential order.
Additionally, it can also be
used to optically couple a
spectrometer to either 8 or
16 inputs.
Multiplexers often are
found in industries such as
chemistry, pharmaceutical,
laboratory and glass
where multiple locations
need to be measured with
multiple probes, all with one
spectrometer channel and/or
light source.
The MPM-2000 provides accurate
measurements with a repeatability of
99% and offers optical throughput of
greater than 60%.
The light is distributed in sequential
order, with switching times between
channels of less than 150 milliseconds.
The MPM-2000 features a precisely
controlled DC motor on a rotator block.
An encoder converts the incremental
movements into a digital pulsed output.
Each channel features a collimating
lens connecting to an internal optical
fibre system.
The Optical Multiplexer
is available in a one
I/O version for connec-
ting a light source or
a spectrometer to 16
channels, and a two
I/O version for connec-
ting both a light source
and a spectrometer to
8 channels each.
These are available
in both UV/VIS (250-
800nm) and VIS/NIR
(350-2000nm) versions.
The Multiplexer inter-
faces to a PC via an
RS-232 port and comes
with software and a driver
for complete PC control.
A USB version is also available.
The software enables full control
of the switching order, switching delay
time and system calibration.
Mikropack GmbH
– Germany
Fax: +49 71134 169685
Email:
Website:
The MPM-2000 Fibre Optic Multiplexer ▲