Fiberoptics Technology, Inc. Photoelectric Control Cable GSS-125-R-36

For some types of sensing applications, fiber optic components are used to transmit and receive a light signal, carrying the signal back to a photo sensor, which in turn, actuates an electric control. The overall process senses and reacts to a difference in light intensity to confirm the absence/presence/pos ition of an object. Fiber optic components protect photoelectric sensors (from heat and harsh environments) and facilitates their use in space-restrictive areas. They may also be used to isolate vibration, keeping the sensor stable in continuous motion applications. Because fiber optic components can be shaped to match the profile of the object being sensed, they help improve the accuracy of photoelectric control. Application potential is extensive, sometimes requiring special treatment of the fiber for high temperature, high vacuum and wet/corrosive environments. Fiber optic cables may be made from plastic or glass fibers. Glass cables can transmit infrared wavelengths, and will withstand more abuse. Plastic has better resistance to fatigue in constant motion applications, and may be less expensive to produce.