HBM’s recently developed optical sensor series called newLight allows large strain measurement ranges at better long-term stability. It is a suitable choice for structural health monitoring because of its quick and easy installation as well as its resistance to environmental circumstances, for example, humidity, salt, and rust even over very long distances.
The sensor series newLight’s compatibility with regular telecom cables makes it very cost effective — particularly for medium-to-high channel applications. This series is based on the Fiber Bragg Grating technology and provides optical sensors for measurements of temperature, accelerometer, strain, and tilt.
Easy to Handle
- Sturdy designs
- Adaptable with telecom fiber for long-distance measurements
- Easy installation resulting in lower setup costs
Configurable
- Choice of wavelengths, connectors, and cable types available
- Bare fiber with many FBGs
- Numerous sensors assembled in arrays with spliced connectors for speedy installation
Versatile
- High fatigue and high strain resistance
- Varied sensor formats
- Reinforced or dielectric for applications in various risky zones
- From basic FBG to complicated sensor designs
Select the Right Optical Sensor
Individual sensors with or without plugs can be selected. Alternately, you can choose a group of sensors connected on the same line for easy installation.
Single Sensors
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Sensor Groups
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The Complete Optical Measurement Chain
HBM provides the full product portfolio for various monitoring applications spanning from the sensors (strain, temperature, tilt, and accelerometer) to the matching optical DAQ components to the software.
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Select the Right Optical DAQ Module
Complete the process with the advanced optical data acquisition systems that are fully adaptable with the sensor:
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Select the Right Software
Visualize and deduce the captured data using the matching software:
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Structural Health Monitoring
- Pipeline monitoring for structural integrity
- Short- or long-term monitoring of tunnels, bridges, and tall buildings
- Offshore or onshore monitoring of flare towers and monopiles
Energy
- Temperature measurements for battery testing
- Hot-spot measurements on power transformers
- Condition monitoring and maintenance of electrical power generators
Wind
- Fatigue and durability testing
- Blade condition monitoring
- Incorporation in systems for individual pitch control (PC)
- Offshore or onshore monitoring and testing of structure and foundation
Transportation
- Vehicle validation and verification
- Pantograph monitoring and testing
- Overhead line (OHL) and pantograph interaction control