POF Series
Plastic fiber opticsGeneral technical data ....
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA:
Order code | Example: POF-D-80-d2.5/d1-(0.5)-2000 POF = Plastic optical fiber D = Transmitted light operation, axial or D/90 = Transmitted light operation, lateral (90°) or R = Reflected light operation, axial or R/90 = Reflected light operation, lateral (90°) 80 = Working range or scanning distance (in mm) d2.5/d1 = Sensor head with housing design Ø 2.5mm and Ø 1mm (0.5) = Cross-section of fiber optics (in mm) 2000 = Total length of fiber optics (in mm) |
Material sensor head | depends on fiber optics type |
Dimensions of jacket | depends on fiber optics type |
Dimensions of fibers | depends on fiber optics type |
Bending radius | depends on fiber optics type: rigid/flexible |
Light exit | depends on fiber optics type: axial or lateral (90°) |
Temperature range | depends on fiber optics type |
Enclosure rating | depends on fiber optics type |
Special versions | depends on fiber optics type: -HT: Sensor head with increased temperature stability up to 350°C -VA: Stainleass steel jacket of fibers -CSC: Cross-section converter -SPX: Simplex (model without sensor head) |
Suitable for use with sensor type | SPECTRO-1-POF SPECTRO-1-POF-IR SPECTRO-3-POF-SL SPECTRO-3-POF-SLA SPECTRO-3-POF-SLE |
Instructions for use | If there is too much of a kink in the fiber optics, or if they get nicked by sharp objects, then this will cause a dimming of the light in the fiber optics. In case of high mechanical stress (e.g. bending or squeezing for many times) the plastic optical fiber can be damaged at the highly stressed points. For the installation it must be considered that plastic optical fibers can only be used for applications within the temperature range -55°C to +80°C. For higher temperatures use type POF-R-HT-M6x0.75/d4-(1.0)-2000-VA (up to +350°C) or glass fibers of FIO Series. Chemicals such as organic solvents or gasoline may damage plastic optic fibers.. |