Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions Catalog
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Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions

What is a Fiber Optic System? Considerations for Choosing Fiber Optic Technology Fiber Optic systems are comprised of a fiber amplifier and optical fibers. The amplifier, or sensor, emits, receives, and converts the light energy into an electrical signal. Individual fiber optic assemblies simply guide light from the amplifier to a sensing location, or from the sensing location back to the amplifier. Think of an optical fiber as being similar to a garden hose: like a hose transports water, the fiber transports light from one end to the other. The main advantage of fiber optic sensors is the...

Why Fiber Optics? Compact Size for Tight Sensing Locations • he small size and flexibility allow positioning and mounting in tight spaces T • lastic fiber optic assemblies are usually single strands of optical fiber and P can be routed into extremely tight areas • lastic fibers also survive well under repeated flexing P • re-coiled plastic fiber optics are available for sensing applications on P reciprocating mechanisms Reliable Performance in Harsh or Explosive Environments • ibers can be constructed to survive in areas with corrosive material or extreme F moisture and are immune to...

Overview of DF-G Series Amplifiers • he DF-G Series is an easy-to-use T DIN-rail-mountable fiber optic sensor. • t provides high-performance sensing in I low-contrast applications. • he sensor’s compact housing has dual digital displays T (Red/Green) and a bright output LED for easy programming and status monitoring during operation. • Specifications are available on page 15 or on Light Intensity Receiver Small Object Counting Extremely Fast Response Speed High Power Water Detection

LO/DO Switch RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch Lever Action Red (signal level)/Green (threshold) + /SET/— Fiber Clamp Digital Displays Rocker Button Dual Output and IO-Link • • Lever Action Fiber Clamp Rocker Button • Three position Jog Switch User Interface • Light Operate and Dark Operate Slide Switch is easy to see and change the selection • Run, Program and Adjust Mode Switch - RUN locks out changes - PROGRAM (PRG) allows for full sensor configuration - ADJUST (ADJ) enables threshold adjust and teaching - Rocker Switch (+) and (-) precisely adjusts thresholds and easily navigate menus -...

ers DF-G1: Single Discrete Output Sensing Beam Color Connection Range NPN Model PNP Model A model with a QD connector requires a mating cordset

Sensing Beam Color Connection Range NPN Model PNP Model Range varies by response speed used, gain setting,target light source intensity, ambient light level and with fiber optics used. Integral M8 Pico, 6-pin Current: 4-20 mA A model with a QD connector requires a mating cordset\

cation ers DF-G1 Light Intensity Receiver Connection* Range varies by response speed used, gain setting, target light source intensity, ambient light level and with fiber optics used. DF-G2 Small Object Counter Connection* Sensing Beam Color Window Size NPN Models PNP Models** 2 m Long infrared (1450 nm)+ 900 mm Dual Discrete DF-G3LIR-ND-2M DF-G3LIR-PD-2M A model with a QD connector requires a mating cordset * Connector options: • For 9 m cable, change the suffix 2M to 9M in the 2 m model number (example, DF-G3LIR-NU-9M) • For 150 mm (6 in) PVC, M8 Pico QD connector,...

@ IO-Link® DF-G Fiber Amplifiers with IO-Link The DF-G Series has a simple user interface to ensure easy sensor set-up and programming via displays and switches/buttons, remote input teach wire or IO-Link. Sensing Beam Color Range Range varies by Speed Selection used and with fiber optics used Dual complementary outputs: - 1 push-pull (IO-Link) - 1 PNP DF-G2 Connection* Sensing Beam Color Range** Channel 1 Output Channel 2 Output Model* pigtai^ Infrared + 6000 mm IO-Link, push/pull PNP only, or input DF-G3IR-KD-Q5 A model with a QD connector requires a mating cordset *...

d cations Web Monitoring/Splice Detection Challenge • Material texture, color, or finish vary • Dusty environment • Easy setup Key Features • Variety of opposed mode fiber arrays for edge guiding • High excess gain with auto thresholding • Option for mid-point teach mode Featured Solution Amplifier: DF-G2-PS-2M Fiber: PIT43TSL5-VL Key Benefits • Opposed mode fiber arrays minimize effects of changing textures, colors, or transparencies • Able to burn through dust and compensate for dust that settles on fibers • Mid-point teach learns the optimal web position with an easy single-point teach...

High-Speed Small Object Detection Challenge • Tablets move at high speed • Small tablets are hard to detect Key Features • Automatic Gain Compensation (AGC) algorithm compensates for dust build-up on fiber optics • Fiber optic array can detect objects as small as 2 mm in diameter Featured Solution Amplifier: DF-G2-PC-2M (small object counter) Fiber: PFCVA-10X25-E Key Benefits • Increase the time between scheduled maintenance by extending the counting cycle and maintain count accuracy as dust increases during production • Improve process flexibility by detecting even the smallest tablet in a...

High Temperature – Leading Edge Detection Challenge Featured Solution • emperature is above the limit for most T plastic fibers • lass fiber assemblies are suitable for high G temp applications up to 249° C • Thermal process applications • tainless steel sheathing protects cable S jacket from abrasion and high temperature • For sensing near manufacturing ovens • anufacturing of solar panels, colored M glass and ceramics • idest selection of plastic and glass fibers W for high temp applications Long–Range Detection in a Hazardous/Dirty Area Challenge Featured Solution • etecting correct...

Precise Positioning Challenge • Detect leading edge of board to trigger adhesive application • Then verify that adhesive was applied properly to trays of IC chips Key Features • Fast response speed • Small spot size Featured Solution Amplifier: Two DF-G3-PD-2M Fiber: Two PBT23UM4-VL Diffuse Reflective Key Benefits • Accurate leading edge detection • Prevents product waste by assuring glue was applied Edge Guiding Challenge • Incorrect winding causes major issues with assembly and increased downtime to fix the film Key Features • Compact fibers can sense very slight changes in position...