© 2008 Quality In Control Pty. Ltd.

© 2008 Quality In Control Pty. Ltd.

Pure fibre-optic sensors do not have any electronics in the sensor itself. Only a twin fibre connects the sensor to the remote electronic interface. This makes the sensor AND the connection totally passive.

 

This has significant advantages:

1) Long connection distances of up to 2500 m or more.

2) Total immunity to electromagnetic or electrical interference.

3) Simplified cable runs as the fibre can run right next to frequency drive power cables

4) Availability of totally non-metallic sensors for applications in strong magnetic fields and MRI.

5) Suitable for Hazardous environments

6) Possibility for ceramic sensor design to cope with high temperatures

 

What types of sensors are available ?

 

1) Incremental rotary and linear Encoders

2) Absolute multi-turn Rotary Encoders

3) Angle sensors

4) Vibration and Shock sensors

5) Temperature sensors

6) Fail-safe emergency stop switches

7) Micro switches, push-buttons and key switches

8) Pull-string Encoder

9) Fork position sensors