Fiber optic displacement sensors have a wide range of applications in several industries, and they are particularly useful in space exploration, automotive and cryogenic environments. These sensors provide high accuracy and reliability, making them suitable for use in extreme conditions.
In space exploration, fiber optic displacement sensors are used to measure the position and movement of spacecraft components. They can also provide precise measurements of distances between objects in space, helping to ensure the safety of space missions.
In the automotive industry, fiber optic displacement sensors are used to measure the movement of car parts during testing and development. They can also be used to monitor the condition of critical parts such as engines and brakes in real-time.
In cryogenic environments, fiber optic displacement sensors are used to measure the movement and displacement of materials and structures at extremely low temperatures.
This helps to ensure that critical components remain intact and are functioning as expected.
Overall, the use of fiber optic displacement sensors provides an important tool for many industries where precise measurements and accuracy are paramount.
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90° probes | Examples of many types of 90° probes |
Aerospace | Aerospace Applications (19 pages) |
Interference from ambient light | The R1 option filter removes ambient light |
Bend light | Fiber optic probe tips can be polished at a specific angle to bend the light as needed |
Compressor blade vibration | Compressor blade vibrations measured with a high slew rate sensor |
Connected fiber optics | Connectors allow for the removal and/or replacement of fiber optic tips and fiber optic cables |
Cryogenics 1 | Example of cryogenic applications |
Cryogenics 2 | Sensors for Extreme Environments |
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Cryogenics 4 | FODS for rocket engines with pressurized cryogenic fluids |
Cryogenics 5 |
Speed sensors for cryogenic turbopumps |
Custom Applications | Example of sensors for soil testing, fracturing fluid testing, gear testing, etc. |
Fiber optic cable jackets | Listing of characteristics and temperature ranges for different jacket options. |
Development of flywheels | High speed composite flywheels |
Friction Studies | Slip-stick and the evolution of friction strength for earthquake prediction |
Gas turbine assembly | Side view is combined with end view fiber optics to measure turbine blade tip clearance |
Glass measurement | Edge detection |
Glass measurement | How to measure the thickness of clear glass |
Glass measurement | Encoder Discs – Encoder Discs |
Glass measurement | Inspection of contour glass |
High pressure | Design guidelines for high pressure support |
Hot surfaces | Displacement measurements for use up to >600°C |
In liquids – Models D | The sensor tip is immersed in a liquid. How will the sensor react? |
In liquids – RC models | The sensor tip is immersed in a liquid. How will the sensor react? |
Inkjet printer | How to determine the optimal distance between the printhead and the paper |
Intrinsic security | Use fiber optics where intrinsic safety is required |
Long fiber optic cables | Fiber optic cables are limited to lengths of 3 – 15 m depending on the sensor model. With additional in-line connectors, lengths of up to 30 m can be achieved with some models. |
Long fiber optic cables | 45 meter cable length for vacuum now possible |
Magnetic fields | Fiber optic sensor options for measurements in high magnetic fields |
Mars Rover Mission | Philtec sensors contribute to the success of the NASA/JPL Mars Rover Mission 2003 |
Measure distance in vacuum | Philtec’s full line of fiber optic feed-through solutions will be showcased for low, medium and ultra-high vacuum applications |
Measure up to 100mm | Expand operating ranges with offset and gain options |
Misalignment: Type D | Sensor applications with inclination |
Misalignment | RC vs. D models with target misalignment |
Misalignment | Co-planarity monitoring in semiconductor manufacturing |
MRI Sensor | Gap sensors for MRI applications |
Multi-channel vacuum feedthrough | A vacuum passage for 8 sensor channels is space-saving and cost-effective |
Inspection of needle drills | Small fiber optic sensors are a good choice for missing part inspection |
Piston stroke | The top dead center position of the piston in internal combustion engines is measured |
Radiation | Effects of gamma radiation are discussed |
Radiation | Radiation-resistant sensor systems |
RC sensor calibrations | RC171 Calibrations were made to 4 different metal targets |
Reflection dependent sensors | Shows how changing target reflectance affects the output of D-type sensors |
Reflection Compensated Sensors | Shows how RC sensors respond to specular and diffuse reflective targets |
Reflection Compensation | The effectiveness of the reflection compensation is demonstrated |
Reflection interference | How to avoid reflective interference |
Retroreflective Targets | Use retroreflective tape to improve sensor performance |
Rotor runout – hard disk drive | Hard disk drive wobble is measured |
Rotor runout – 90° probes | High-speed shaft runout measurements are made with right-angle probes |
Rotor concentricity Pump shaft vibrations | Side sensors to measure shaft rotation and vibrations in tight spaces |
Rust | Accurate measurements on textured surfaces |
Shock tests | Sideways-facing sensors are used to capture dynamic measurements in tight spaces |
Standard Thread Tips | Listing of thread tips with standard threads and lengths and standard prices |
Temperature limits | Information on the temperature limits of Philtec sensor tips, cables and electronics. |
Temperature stabilization | Temperature stabilized amplifiers are recommended when long-term stability is required. |
Thread check | Two-head probes for internal thread inspection |
Cold clearance of turbine blades | Turbine Blade Tip-to-Casing Clearance
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Dynamic play of the turbine blade tips | RC sensors for dynamic blade tip clearance measurements |
Vacuum feedthrough for UHV | Weldable single pass vacuum feedthrough connector |
The dynamics of small valves | Small valve engine applications are described |
Valve lift in diesel engines | Diesel engine valve applications are discussed |