FiberStrike Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) - LCM-5125 / LCM-5225 / LCM-5226 Series
A phase-based distributed acoustic sensing platform that turns a standard optical fiber into a continuous acoustic and vibration sensor, sold in three model series aimed at different infrastructure types.
Technical overview
CEL describes the system as a true phase-based DAS providing linear measurement of strain changes generated by acoustic and vibration signals along the sensing fiber, achieved without optical amplification. Proprietary deep-learning algorithms classify detected acoustic patterns to reduce false and nuisance alarms. The range is quoted at 100 km with two simultaneous channels, and single and simultaneous two-channel versions are offered. The three model series map to different applications: LCM-5125 to power cable, pipeline leakage and perimeter monitoring, LCM-5225 adding geo/hydrological and railway monitoring, and LCM-5226 covering well and reservoir monitoring.
Features
- True linear measurement of strain changes generated by acoustic/vibration signals along the sensing fiber
- AI-based detection algorithms enable rapid adaptation to the environment
- Intelligent event detection with proprietary deep learning algorithms
- Outstanding signal-to-noise floor improvements of over 75%
- New algorithms improve the dynamic range and minimum detectable signal by more than 75%
- Significantly improved product lifetime (more than doubled)
- Standard operating temperature range improved by 25%
- 30% reduced power consumption, ideal for remote and low voltage environments
- Extremely low false alarm rate
- Intelligent self-diagnosis tool for improved troubleshooting
- API feature set provides the capability to develop project-specific software applications
- Lightweight and integrable design supports portability
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement range with two simultaneous channels | 100 km |
| Channel configuration | Available in single and simultaneous two-channel versions |
| Model series | LCM-5125, LCM-5225, LCM-5226 |
| LCM-5125 target applications | Power cable monitoring, pipeline leakage detection, perimeter monitoring |
| LCM-5225 target applications | Power cable monitoring, pipeline leakage detection, geo- and hydrological monitoring, railway monitoring |
| LCM-5226 target applications | Power cable monitoring, pipeline leakage detection, well and reservoir monitoring |
| Leak location accuracy (pipeline application) | within a few meters m |
| Pipeline monitoring coverage | hundreds of kilometers km |
| Recognised leak detection standards | API 1175, API 1130 CPM, Shell DEP 31.40.00 |
Applications
- Perimeter security
- Critical conduit infrastructure monitoring
- Power cable monitoring
- Pipeline leakage and third party interference detection
- Well and reservoir monitoring
- Geo- and hydrological monitoring
- Railway monitoring
- Acoustic pig / scraper tracking
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