- Three types of cable protection: steel reinforcement for demanding environments
- Electrical isolation against explosive atmospheres, high voltage areas, and intense electromagnetic fields
newLight FS62 Optical Strain Sensors and Rosettes for Static and Dynamic Strain Measurements
The FS62 optical strain sensors and rosettes of the newLight sensor series are designed to easily retrieve static and dynamic strain measurements for stress analysis in smart materials, machines, components, and other types of structures.
With different encapsulations, materials, and attachment methods, they fulfil the requirements of strain measurements for smart materials testing, laboratory, and structural health monitoring (SHM) applications.
Safe, robust, and durable
Effective even in hazardous environments
Cost-effective
- Dual lead fibers for connecting a large number of combined sensors in a single optical cable
Easy deployment of large sensing networks with less cabling requirements
High resistance to strain
- Sensors produced through-the-coating femtosecond to withstand high strain and fatigue
Accurate measurements even in materials with high levels of strain
Select Your Sensor
Sensors for measuring strain in a single direction with one Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG). Ideal monitoring or stress analysis on a well-known direction.
Sensors with three Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) on the same fiber and substrate. Measurements are taken in different directions for biaxial stress analysis with a single installation and small footprint.
Linear Strain Sensors
FS62PSS – Patch Strain Sensor
- Fully dielectric sensor to be glued to flat or bent surfaces
- Measurement range of ±20000µm/m
- Resistance to a temperature range from –40ºC [–40ºF] to 100ºC [212ºF]
- For temperature compensation refer to the temperature sensor FS63LTS
- Use Z70, X60 or X280 adhesives for perfect results – Protect with ABM75 or AK22 for longevity
FS62CSS – Composite Strain Sensor
- Glueable sensor for all types of surfaces including inhomogeneous materials such as concrete or composite
- High measurement ranges of ±5000µm/m and outstanding fatigue resistance
- With aramid cables without any metallic components or armoured cables for rougher environments
- For temperature compensation, please consider its temperature sensor equivalent FS63CTS
- Use X120 adhesives for perfect results. Protect with ABM75 or AK22 for longevity
FS62WSS – Weldable Strain Sensor
- Can be easily spot-welded to metallic structures for accurate measurements right after installation
- Available with braided cables, resistant to higher temperatures (–40ºC [–40ºF] to 100ºC [212ºF]) and strain levels (±10000µm/m) for laboratory applications
- Available with Ø3mm cables of aramid or armoured reinforcement for outdoor use
- With extended strain measuring ranges meeting the demands of the most modern steels up to ±5000µm/m
- If temperature effects are to be corrected, consider the FS63WTS temperature sensor
- HBM recommends the use of VBS’s spot-welding machine or similar equipement. Protect with ABM75 or AK22 for longevity
FS62RSS – Rugged Strain Sensor
- Rugged strain sensors to be embedded in concrete or bolted onto flat surfaces
- Embedded version for concrete structures with deformations still below the serviceability limit state, with a measurement range of ±2500µm/m
- Surface mount version for all types of drillable materials, with a measurement range of ±5000µm/m
- For temperature corrected measurements, consider using the FS63RTS temperature sensor
Strain Rosettes
FS62PSR – Patch Strain Rosette
- Fully dielectric strain rosette to be glued to flat or bent surfaces
- 0º/60º/120º strain measurements
- Measurement range of ±10000µm/m
- Resistance to a temperature range from –20ºC [–4ºF] to 80ºC [176ºF]
- For temperature compensation refer to the temperature sensor FS63LTS
- Use Z70, X60 or X280 adhesives for perfect results. Protect with ABM75 or AK22 for longevity
FS62WSR – Weldable Strain Rosette
- Can be easily spot-welded to metallic structures for accurate measurements right after installation
- 0º/60º/120º strain measurements
- ±2000µm/m measurement range
- Available with braided cables, resistant to higher temperatures (–40ºC [–40ºF] to 100ºC [212ºF]) for laboratory applications; or with Ø3mm cables of aramid or armored reinforcement for outdoor use
- If temperature effects are to be corrected, please consider the FS63LTS or FS63WTS temperature sensor
- HBK recommends the use of VBS’s spot-welding machine or similar equipment. Protect with ABM75 or AK22 for longevity
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