1. Models Available, Parameters and Model Selection
1.1 Models Available
6 Models of Optical Fiber Sensors available.
MRS-310-TZ: Thread Size M3, right angle sensor, diffuse reflective type.
MRS-410-TZ: Thread Size M4, right angle sensor, diffuse reflective type.
MRS-610-TZ: Thread Size M6, right angle sensor, diffuse reflective type.
MT-310-TZ: Thread Size M3, right angle sensor, through-beam type.
MT-410-TZ: Thread Size M4, right angle sensor, through-beam type.
MT-610-TZ: Thread Size M6, right angle sensor, through-beam type.
Each optical fiber sensor comes with 1 meter cable and 1 set of nuts/washers for installation.
Lots of other models are also available at our store. Contact customer service please if you need support.
1.2 Parameters
- Size of smallest object detected: Diameter 0.5mm.
- Detection Distance
Refer to the table below.
Note: The detection distance was estimated at Hilinktec`s Internal laboratory and may vary. Actual values depend on rated detection distance, sensitivity of amplifier (sold separately) and the settings. Please keep enough margin in actual application.
1.3 Model Selection
- For diffuse reflective type, the bigger optical fiber core, the longer detection distance. MRS-310-TZ / 410-TZ --> MRS-610-TZ.
However, bigger opening hole (ø6) is needed.
- For through-beam type, the sizes of optical fiber cores are the same. Therefore, detection distances are similar. The selection depends on the opening hole allowed, ø3, ø4 or ø6.
- MRS-410-TZ / MT-410-TZ bears a tip with M2.6 thread which is kept for focus lens installation.
2. Explanations for the Video
- High quality optical fiber cable. Flexible and durable.
- Equipped with amplifier, the optical fiber sensor can detect transparent objects.
3. Applicable Fields and Objects
The optical fiber sensors are widely used in various fields including but not limited to:
(1) Safety and Security Equipment
(2) Machinery
(3) CNC machining equipment
(4) Safety and Security Inspection
(5) Factory Automation
(6) Electro-Mechanical Machinery
The outstanding feature is that working with amplifier (sold separately) it can detect transparent objects (e.g. glass cup, glass bottle, transparent plastic box) which traditional photoelectric switches cannot.
Customers` Application Cases:
See the picture below.
¨ç The optical fiber sensor £¨circled in yellow) is detecting transparent bottles of liquid on running production line.
¨è The optical fiber sensor is monitoring the circular movement of object at laboratory.
¨é The sensor is detecting the edge of white paper sheet on box-making machine.
¨ê The sensor is detecing work piece on punching machine.
4. Attractive Features
4.1 Strong anti-electromagnetic interference ability
Fiber is non-conductive. Hence the electrically noisy environment doesn`t affect the light transfer in optic fiber cable.
See picture below for the mechanism of light transferred in the cable.
¨ç Light Emitter
¨è&¨ê Optical Fiber Cable
¨é Object to be detected
¨ë Electrical Output Signal
¨ì Light Receiver
¨í&¨î Light transfered in optical fiber cable
4.2 Simple Flexible Installation
- Optical fiber cable is very light and flexible. It can go through very narrow space and small tube to detect small object.
- The L-shaped cable layout makes the risk of breakage lower than straight cable. See the mounting demonstration on the picture below.
Note: Mounting screws included. Bracket on the picture not included.
4.3 High transmittance inner core contributes to low transmission loss.
5. Installation Instructions
Following the sequential numbers on the picture below.
(1) Lift the protection cover and release the lock;
(2) Thoroughly insert the optical fiber into the hole (around 11mm deep). If not thoroughly, the detection distance may be too short;
(3) Pull back the lock;
(4) Put back the protection cover.
Note: Amplifier sold separately at this store.
Difference between Diffuse Reflection Sensor and Through-Beam Sensor
Optical fiber sensor can be supported by L-shaped or I-shaped bracket.
Click the picture below to switch to the link of bracket.
The optical fiber sensors are compatible with various amplifiers in the market.
Size of Optical Fiber Terminal:
7. Other Items you may be interested on
7.1 Amplifiers are also available on shelf. Click to the picture (with link) below to choose and purcase together.
7.2 Our factory also supplies straight angle (180°) series. See the picture below. If interested, please click the picture to switch to the those items for details.
7.3 Focus Lens
Focus lens are available and sold separately.
Click the picture below to choose.
7.4 Coaxial Optical Fiber Sensors
8. Customization
The sales items on shelf may not cater to customer`s actual need. We`d love to support customization. Please contact Customer Service and send us email via hilinktec@163.com.
Thanks a lot for visiting and/or shopping at our store.