HBM FiberSensing

Based on the Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology and the newLight optical sensor series, the FS70 configurable arrays are optical fibers with multiple FBGs and high-performance coatings. These are optimally suited for multipoint measurement of strain in laboratories and in all kinds of industries.

Based on the Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology and the newLight optical sensor series, the FS70 configurable arrays are optical fibers with multiple FBGs and high-performance coatings. These are optimally suited for multipoint measurement of strain in laboratories and in all kinds of industries.

The newly developed optical sensor line newLight enables large strain measurement ranges at increased long-term stability. It is the ideal choice for structural health monitoring due to its fast and easy installation and its resistance to environmental conditions such as humidity, rust, and salt even over extremely long distances.

The compatibility with standard telecom cables makes this line very cost efficient – especially for medium-to-high channel applications. The newLight range is based on the Fiber Bragg Grating technology and offers optical sensors for measurements of strain, temperature, accelerometer, and tilt.

In addition to fiber optical sensors that measure strain, temperature, acceleration, tilt or displacement, HBM also offers optical interrogators, software, as well as service and support for every application.

See also our white paper on Optical Fiber Sensors vs. Conventional Electrical Strain Gauges for Infrastructure Monitoring Applications!

Based on the newLight® technology, the FS61DSP displacement sensor is a ruggedized Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor designed to measure linear displacement on different types of structures. The sensor uses two FBGs in a push-pull configuration for effective temperature compensation.

It can be used in a large range of monitoring applications, like sustaining walls, bridge piles or buildings.

Optical interrogators for accurate and precise measurements of Fiber Bragg Grating signals.

Suitable for large scale sensing networks, HBM 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.

Optical interrogators for accurate and precise measurements of Fiber Bragg Grating signals.

Suitable for large scale sensing networks, HBM 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.

The newly developed optical sensor line newLight enables large strain measurement ranges at increased long-term stability. It is the ideal choice for structural health monitoring due to its fast and easy installation and its resistance to environmental conditions such as humidity, rust, and salt even over extremely long distances.

The compatibility with standard telecom cables makes this line very cost efficient – especially for medium-to-high channel applications. The newLight range is based on the Fiber Bragg Grating technology and offers optical sensors for measurements of strain, temperature, accelerometer, and tilt.

In addition to fiber optical sensors that measure strain, temperature, acceleration, tilt or displacement, HBM also offers optical interrogators, software, as well as service and support for every application.

The FS62 optical strain sensors of the newLight sensor series are designed to easily retrieve static and dynamic strain measurements for stress analysis in smart materials, machines, components, and other types of structures.

With different encapsulations, materials, and attachment methods, they fulfil the requirements of strain measurements for smart materials testing, laboratory, and structural health monitoring (SHM) applications.

The newLight FS63 optical temperature sensors are based on the Fiber Bragg Grating Technology (FBG) and designed to accurately retrieve temperature measurements in large structures and machines without interferences from external noise. Furthermore, their small size and lightweight structure makes them the ideal choice for hard-to-reach locations and measuring points granting low transmission losses even under harsh environments.

With improved temperature stability, these sensors are particularly suited for temperature measurements in large structures and thermal mapping in electrical machines. Moreover, the FS63 temperature sensors can be used for thermal compensation of other optical sensors. These sensors can be ordered with or without calibration, retrieving absolute temperature measurements or simply for use as a temperature compensation element.

The newLight FS64 tilt sensor is suitable for measuring small angle variations. It can be used in a large range of monitoring applications such as sustaining walls, bridge piles, tunnels, or buildings. The measurement of tilt in different directions is possible with the use of multiple sensors.

Based on the newLight optical sensor line, the FS64 tilt sensor is a ruggedized Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) inclinometer designed to measure very small angle variations towards the vertical. The sensor uses two FBGs in a push-pull configuration for effective temperature compensation.

Based on the Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology and the newLight optical sensor line, the FS65 accelerometer is a high precision vibration sensor tailored to measure acceleration at different frequencies from 0 to 50 Hz.

The accelerometer can be used in a large range of monitoring applications where low frequency, but relevant amplitude vibrations are present, including measuring load induced vibration of civil structures and ambient cable vibrations. The simultaneous measurement of vibration along different axes is possible using multiple accelerometers.

Trainings and Seminars:

As part of HBM, we offer an extended list of topics on measurement data that is the key to further develop your products. The HBM Academy seminars offer trainings from skilled measurement technicians. Our trainers and measurement technicians guide you on the way to the right result: from the selection and installation of the sensor system, the safe measurement data acquisition, to the evaluation of your results. Seminars include themes on measuring with Fiber Bragg Grating based Sensors.

OnSite Training:

HBM offers standardized and individual training sessions. The training can be held either at your premises or at the HBM Academy training rooms. The HBM Academy experts would be happy to prepare an individual training offer for you and your colleagues. Contact us – we will tailor an agenda specifically for you!