FS Line: Optical Sensors for Large Sensing Networks

Robust Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors for measuring strain, temperature, tilt, acceleration and displacement in a wide range of applications.

FS62
FS62 is a High-Performance Optical Strain Sensor from HBM FiberSensing.
K-OP
Optical strain gauges with outstanding bending capability and high performance coatings for high strain measurements.
K-OP-A
Optical-armored strain gauges and rosettes suitable for high strain measurements in extremely harsh environments.
OptiMet
Single optical fibers with multiple fiber Bragg gratings with different protection coatings for multipoint measurement of strain in demanding applications.

OP Line: Optical Gauges for High Strain Applications

Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) strain gauges with outstanding bending capability (6 micron core fiber) and high performance coatings.

FS63
FS63 is a High-Performance Optical Temperature Sensor from HBM FiberSensing.
FS64
FS64 is an optical tilt meter from HBM FiberSensing for use in a large range of monitoring applications.
FS65
FS65 is an optical accelerometer from HBM FiberSensing for use in a large range of monitoring applications.

Optical Interrogators

To complete the system, the company has available measuring devices (data acquisition systems) prepared to read Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors.

FS22
Industrial BraggMETER is a measurement unit specifically designed to interrogate Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based sensors in industrial environments.
FS42
The FS42 - Portable BraggMETER is a measurement unit specifically designed to interrogate Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based sensors on field.

Accessories

HBM offers a wide range of accessories for optical measurement technology.

Best of Both Worlds ...only with HBM

  • Simultaneous data acquisition of electrical AND optical strain gauges.
  • Combined data analysis from both types of sensors in HBM's catman software.

Your Benefits with FBG Technology

Reduce installation costs

  • Reduced wiring since a single fiber can handle multiple optical sensors.
  • Individually adapted and configured measurement chain to suit your requirements.

Precise results even in difficult environments

  • For stress and fatigue tests even in materials with high levels of strain, and with high numbers of load cycles
  • Accurate test results in adverse ambient conditions, e.g. high-voltage systems.

Reliable data even on long-distance transmissions

  • Virtually no effects of distance and cable length on the test results
  • High-quality results even if the DAQ system is located hundreds of yards from the measuring points.

Small sensor size and weight

  • Easy installation in remote sites and spots that are difficult to access
  • Available in different types of packaging to address a wide range of applications, such as in laboratory, concrete and outdoors.

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