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    Fibre Optic Sensors

    What is a Fibre Optic Sensor?

    Fibre optic sensors are a type of proximity sensor that have an optical fibre connected to a light source to allow for detection in tight spaces or where a small profile is beneficial. The optical fibre is a transparent fibre made of glass (silica) or plastic with a diameter slightly thicker than a human hair, this fibre transmits light between the two ends to produce an electrical signal.

    How Fibre Optic Sensors Work

    A fibre-optic sensor system is a technology that consists of a fibre-optic cable connected to a remote sensor, or amplifier. The sensor emits, receives, and converts the light energy into an electrical signal. The optical cable is the mechanical component that transports the light into and out of areas that are either too space constrained or too hostile back to the sensor.

    Uses of Fibre Optic Sensors

    Fibre optic sensors are used in a number of different sensing applications. In mechanical properties testing, fibre optical sensors are used to measure mechanical strain. They can also be used to measure acceleration, velocity, pressure, temperature and displacement.

    Applications of Fibre Optic Sensors

    Fibre Optic Sensors can be used in many settings, some of which include:

    • Monitoring Physical Structures
    • Buildings & Bridges
    • Tunnels
    • Dams
    • Heritage Structures

    Browse the broad range of Fibre Optic Sensors RS have to offer and order today for next day delivery.

    553 Products showing for Fibre Optic Sensors

    RS PRO
    180 mm
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    Plastic
    Fiber Amplifier
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    IP54
    Plastic
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    RS PRO
    110 mm
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    M6
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    Cable
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    IP65
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    110mm
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    RS PRO
    15 mm, 30 mm, 45 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    40 mm, 90 mm, 240 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    140 mm
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    Plastic
    Fiber Amplifier
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    IP54
    Plastic
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    RS PRO
    280 mm, 300 mm, 500 mm, 800 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    1400 → 2000 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    880 mm
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    Plastic
    Fiber Amplifier
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    IP54
    Plastic
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    RS PRO
    0.01 mm
    PNP
    Plastic
    2m PVC cable
    <0.0002 (Fine mode) seconds, <0.0003 (Turbo mode) seconds, <0.00055 (Super) seconds
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    1.44 W
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    IP54
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    24 V dc
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    IO-Link
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    RS PRO
    200 mm, 400 mm, 700 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    40 mm, 70 mm, 120 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    40 mm, 70 mm, 160 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    500 mm
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    M4
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    Cable
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    IP65
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    500mm
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    RS PRO
    40 mm, 80 mm, 120 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    RS PRO
    700 → 1200 mm
    NPN /PNP (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
    Plastic
    PVC Cable
    50/250/1000/16000 μs
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    0.8 → 0.9 W
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    IP54 (Fiber amplifier FD3 series)
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    12 → 24 V dc
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    HK$682.30
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    RS PRO
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    RS PRO
    1000 mm
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    Plastic
    Fiber Amplifier
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    IP54
    Plastic
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    RS PRO
    0.01 mm
    NPN
    Plastic
    2m PVC cable
    60 seconds
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    1.44 W
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    IP54
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    24 V dc
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    IO-Link
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    RS PRO
    1000 mm
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    Plastic
    Fiber Amplifier
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    IP54
    Plastic
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    RS PRO
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    PNP
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    500 μs
    Red LED
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    Cable
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    1 kHz
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    PE, Plastic
    12 → 24 V dc
    10mm
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