Description The Optical switch 1x8 is a compact and low-cost device which provides easy setup and extension of the measurement network. The optical switch has 1 input channel and 8 output channels. The switch is software controlled using RS 232 connection and does not require any other external power supply. The Optical switch 1X8 product family was specifically designed to meet the diverse needs and challenging requirements of the fibre optic sensor community. The speed, low loss budget and repeatability make it excellent for optical sensing applications. Features - 8 optical channels - Fast switching time - RS 232 connector - 5V power is required Applications - Pipeline Stress Monitoring - Offshore Oil Platform Riser Stress Monitoring - Oil well Temperature and Pressure Monitoring - High-Tension Line Temperature Monitoring - Geotextile Strain Monitoring - Security / Defense Fence Monitoring - Civil Structure Stress and Strain Monitoring - General purpose Optical Spectrum Analysis