Buying Optical Sensing Instruments
Optical sensors are integrated into optical sensing instruments for measuring various parameters like temperature and strain. These instruments can display measurement results, transmit data to computers, and generate warnings.
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Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying optical sensing instruments: measurement accuracy, resolution, sensor type, signal processing, alignment, mounting options, environmental stability, ease of use, compatibility, maintenance requirements.
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Find Suppliers for Optical Sensing Instruments
29 suppliers for optical sensing instruments are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 5 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() 7639 Cordner Lasalle, Quebec H8N 2X2 Canada | ![]() O/E Land's Inter-FBG is a series of low-cost, high performance fiber Bragg grating interrogation systems for various engineering and civil applications. It is a compact, PC-based, high accuracy, large dynamic range measurement instrument for FBG sensor measurements. The system includes an external device, PC-based application software and optionally a high-performance laptop. The user can choose 1310 nm, 1480 nm and 1550 nm spectral ranges. Due to the built-in laser source, no additional light source is needed. |
![]() Diamond the fiber meeting Diamond SAVia dei Patrizi 5 6616 Losone Switzerland | ![]() Diamond SA provides integrated solutions for distributed and punctual fiber optic sensors. Its ultra-low loss connectors enhance the sensitivity of the sensors and are suitable for the most severe operating environments. Diamond Active Core Alignment (ACA) technology maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the detected parameters, reducing drastically the interconnects power losses. High stability and reliability are key features, mostly in harsh environments, where atmospheric agents or vibrations can affect the precision of the measurement. In space-avionics sensors applications, Diamond's “Mini AVIM®” is the only connector certified space-grade worldwide. Diamond optical sensors assemblies with Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), special fibers, mirror terminations or miniaturized components, cover a wide range of applications and are customized on your needs. |
![]() Bringing light to measurement HBK FiberSensing, S.A.Via José Régio, 256 4485–860 Vilar do Pinheiro Portugal |
Optical interrogators for accurate and precise measurements of Fiber Bragg Grating signals. Suitable for large scale sensing networks, HBK FiberSensing interrogators provide precise and high resolution static and dynamic measurements 24/7 through reliable software interfaces. Compatibility with catman software enables hybrid optical/electrical sensing to be easily managed. |
![]() Mlynské luhy 31 821 05 Bratislava Slovakia | ![]() An optical interrogator, also known as measurement unit or data acquisition system, is an optoelectronic instrument, which allows the reading of optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors in static and dynamic monitoring applications. |
![]() Fiber sensing with ultimate precision, repeatability, and reliability. Femto Sensing International3657 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 10A Atlanta, GA 30319 United States | ![]() The company’s flagship instrument is the FAZT-I4G INTERROGATOR with 0.1pm absolute precision and 50fm repeatability. With Full Spectrum and Sensor Detect modes of operation, with selectable Static and Dynamic scan rates to 8 kHz, and with unparalleled precision and repeatability. Available with 4 and 16 channels, and in flagship and economy "workhorse" models. All FSI IX interrogators are provided with the FEMTOSENSE Optical Sensing Software, free of charge. The company’s M4 INTERROGATOR is the most popular configuration of our MX Series solid state tunable laser based budget interrogators, which include the M1, M2, M4, M8, M16, M24, and M32 models. MX Series interrogator prices start at $3,300 USD! All FSI MX interrogators are provided with the PICOSENSE Optical Sensing Software, free of charge. The company’s S16 INTERROGATOR is the most popular configuration of our SX Series larger sensors capacity interrogators, which include the S4, S8D, S16, and S16PC models. All FSI SX interrogators are provided with the NANOSENSE Optical Sensing Software, free of charge. Our interrogators have been deployed in some of the world’s most demanding applications. These include marine and other transportation, wind energy generation and other energy, civil and geotechnical engineering, security applications, medical, and industrial applications. Our interrogators are also the instrument of choice for various R & D programs that demand ultimate performance, or a budget solution. |
Other Suppliers | |
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Aragon Photonics Spain | |
AtGrating Technologies Co., Ltd. China | |
BaySpec Inc. United States | |
Berkshire Photonics United States | |
Bristol Instruments, Inc. United States | |
engionic Fiber Optics GmbH Germany | |
FIBERPRO, Inc. Korea | |
FiSens GmbH Germany | |
HC Optical Science and Tech China | |
Ibsen Photonics A/S Denmark | |
Keyence Corporation of America United States | |
Lumoscribe LTD Cyprus | |
Luna United States | |
NETWORK GROUP, s.r.o. Czech Republic | |
Novacam Technologies Inc. Canada | |
Ocean Optics United States | |
Opsens Solutions Canada | |
OptaSense United Kingdom | |
Optical Scientific, Inc. United States | |
PhotonFirst Netherlands | |
Smart Fibres United Kingdom | |
Trioptics Optical Test Instruments Germany | |
Xiamen Fengxing Optoelectro-tek Co., Ltd. China | |
XONOX Technology GmbH Germany |