Fiber Optic Proximity Sensor

Fiber Optic Proximity Sensor

A proximity sensor using optical fiber that detects the position of an object without contact.

Photoelectric sensors are also called fiber optic photoelectric switches. The main body consisting of a light source, a light detector, and an amplifier is separated from the light emitter by an optical fiber. It can be used in harsh environments where optical components such as lenses are contaminated, and can also be used in narrow spaces. A combination of a tiny magnet and a fiber optic magnetic sensor can form a proximity sensor that detects position.