Optoelectronics
Micron Optics New Optical Displacement Sensor Offers Unique Measurement Capabilities
Micron Optics, Inc. has announced the new product release of the os5100 Displacement Gage. This fiber optic displacement gage addresses needs for long term monitoring of relative displacement up to 50 millimeters between two anchor points. Like all Micron Optics optical sensors, the os5100 displacement gage is immune to electromagnetic noise environments and offers reliable performance even under harsh environmental conditions.
Not The os5100 displacement gage is based on fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor technology, a well proven and widely adopted technology originally used to measure strain and temperature. Unlike other fiber optic displacement gages, the unique engineering design utilizes the intrinsic characteristics of FBG sensor technology to make precise displacement measurements in real-time without the need for additional temperature compensation. The os5100 displacement gage can be used as a single sensing point or added in series with other FBG based sensors on the same optical fiber. The combination of displacement, strain, temperature, and acceleration measurements on a single fiber is another unmatched advantage of FBG sensing technology.
One of the many applications that utilize FBG measurement capabilities is structural health monitoring. For example, an optical sensing system on a bridge may include different types of sensors to monitor everything from cable strain during windy days to joint displacement throughout extreme temperatures or loading conditions. Real-time monitoring performed by optical sensing systems has emerged as a proven, reliable, and potentially life-saving technology. With the addition of Micron Optics’ os5100 displacement gage, a system can provide even more essential information to accurately monitor structural health.