New horizons for your measurements... The optical measurement chain from HBM
Gain from the many new possibilities provided by optical sensor technology - and HBM's proven reliability.
Determine stress in components and in environments where conventional technologies have reached their limits.
Reliably and safely test innovative materials with high levels of strain or high numbers of load cycles, high electromagnetic stress or in highly explosive environments.
Measurement using light... see how it works!
Measuring with light: A whole bundle of benefits
- Reduce your installation costs...
...because a single fiber can handle multiple measurements.
With optical strain gages from HBM you benefit from reduced wiring requirements. Several optical strain gages can be used on a single fiber. The optical measurement chain is individually adapted to suit your requirements. - Get high-precision test results...
...even in difficult environments and materials
Optical strain gages enable you to test the fatigue strength of your components. Stress testing can be conducted even in materials with high levels of strain, and with high numbers of load cycles. You get consistent and accurate test results even in adverse ambient conditions, for example, in high-voltage systems. - Acquire reliable data...
... whatever the distance between your optical strain gages and the measurement system.
The effects of distance and cable length on the test result can be neglected with optical strain gages. Even if your data acquisition system is located many hundred meters from the measuring points, the use of optical sensor technology will not negatively affect the quality of your test results.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about optical strain gages
Application Reports
HBM technology and service for building up the first German offshore wind farm
Efficiently generating electric power without polluting the environment becomes increasingly important in times of high commodity prices and growing environmental awareness among consumers.
Optical sensors for lightweights
Modern lightweight materials are increasingly being used in aerospace applications and in other branches, such as traffic and construction engineering, mechanical engineering and the energy business. Fiber composite technology in...
Technical Articles
A comparison: electrical or optical strain gages
The present paper provides a comparison of the characteristics of electrical and optical strain gages and is to provide orientation for finding the optimal solution to different measurement problems.
Strain Measurement with Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors
Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors (FBGS) are gaining increasing attention in the field of experimental stress analysis.
Structural integration of strain gages
Measuring loads in modern composite materials places special demands on measurement engineers.
HBM patented optical strain gages utilize proven technology, and are easy to work with.
Interrogators (opto-electric measurement instruments)
Acquisition of optical signal data from 1 to 1,000 measurements per seconds.p
Data acquisition and analysis software catman®AP
The EasyOptics module in catman®AP enables you to accomplish professional data acquisition using optical strain gages.
