Plastic Fiber Optic Amplifier Sensor Selection
Plastic fiber optics usually have a large, monofilament core. Advances in LED technology have improved the performance and range of plastic fiber optic sensing systems to the point that they are nearly equivalent to glass fibers. Plastic fibers are a versatile, cost-effective choice for many fiber optic sensing applications.
Advantages:
- Less expensive
- Allow less signal attenuation
- More flexible
- Survive well under repeated flexing
- Can be cut to length in the field
- Can be routed into extremely tight areas
Fiber optics guide light from the amplifier to a sensing location, or from the sensing location back to the amplifier. Fibers are typically used becuase of space constraints, hostile environments, or lack of power at the sensing location.
Banner has the largest portfolio of fiber optic assemblies in the industry. We have over 1,000 different fibers to meet every space, environment, and sensing requirement.
Featured Fiber Optics
Cost Effective
High Performance Fiber Optics: Vantage Line
Problem solving fibers that solve a majority of common applications. Most models feature a PVC overmolded flex relief.
Key Features
OEM Friendly Packaging
Opposed models come as a pair
Inline or Right Angle options available
Starting At: $ USD
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Space Saving
Angle Fiber Optics
A right angle fiber requires less space for installation and has easy mounting with a single nut.
Key Features
90 degree angle bend
Standard, Dura-Bend, and Steel-skin sheathing options
Starting At: $ USD
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General Purpose
Inline Fiber Optics
General purpose fibers with various mounting options.
Key Features
Sensing in-line with cable orientation
Standard, Dura-Bend, and Steel-skin sheathing options
Starting At: $ USD
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Cost Effective
Space Saving
General Purpose
Problem solving fibers that solve a majority of common applications. Most models feature a PVC overmolded flex relief.
A right angle fiber requires less space for installation and has easy mounting with a single nut.
General purpose fibers with various mounting options.
Key Features
OEM Friendly Packaging
Opposed models come as a pair
Inline or Right Angle options available
Key Features
90 degree angle bend
Standard, Dura-Bend, and Steel-skin sheathing options
Key Features
Sensing in-line with cable orientation
Standard, Dura-Bend, and Steel-skin sheathing options
Fiber Optics by Application
The amplifier emits, receives, and converts the light energy into an electrical signal. Since the fiber amplifier is a separate unit from the fibers, it can be mounted and powered remotely.
Longest Range
DF-G3 Series Long Range Fiber Optic Amplifier
Detection up to 6 m, precise positioning, and water detection.
Key Features
Discrete and analog output
Red, infrared, and long infrared LED color options
More than 3 m range capability with opposed mode fibers
High-power precise position sensing for small components
Water detection
Starting At: $ USD
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Fastest Response
DF-G2 Series High Speed Fiber Optic Amplifier
High speed (10 μs) for applications like part counting or registration mark detection.
Key Features
Discrete output
Red, Infrared, Blue, White, and Green LED color options
10 microsecond response time with 5-microsecond repeatability
Dual digital display for small object counting
Starting At: $ USD
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General Purpose
DF-G1 Series General Purpose Fiber Optic Amplifier
Ideal for general purpose and error proofing. Has simple set-up and configuration.
Key Features
Discrete output
Red LED color options
200 microsecond response time
Models for detection of extraneous light sources available
Starting At: $ USD
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Longest Range
Fastest Response
General Purpose
Detection up to 6 m, precise positioning, and water detection.
High speed (10 μs) for applications like part counting or registration mark detection.
Ideal for general purpose and error proofing. Has simple set-up and configuration.
Key Features
Discrete and analog output
Red, infrared, and long infrared LED color options
More than 3 m range capability with opposed mode fibers
High-power precise position sensing for small components
Water detection
Key Features
Discrete output
Red, Infrared, Blue, White, and Green LED color options
10 microsecond response time with 5-microsecond repeatability
Dual digital display for small object counting
Key Features
Discrete output
Red LED color options
200 microsecond response time
Models for detection of extraneous light sources available
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