POF CABLE
Printer PMMA Plastic Optical Fiber for Sensing
This is a sensor-grade PMMA plastic optical fiber for passive, EMI-immune optical sensing. Flexible light guide for presence, position and probe assemblies.
Specifications
- Certifaction
- ISO9001 ,ROHS
- Fiber material
- PMMA
- Operating temperature
- -55~+85C
- Color
- Black
- Weight
- 0.02kg
- Package
- Carton
- Diameter
- 1.0mm
- Application
- Sensing
Printer PMMA Plastic Optical Fiber for Sensing
This is a JINSHANG TECH PMMA sensor-grade POF that transmits light to a remote sensing point, keeping electronics away from heat, EMI and hazardous areas.
JINSHANG TECH supplies the unit as a production item; fiber diameter, jacketing, connectorization and length can be confirmed against the specification before ordering.
Key Characteristics
- Operating temperature range: -55~+85C
- Certified to ISO9001 ,ROHS
- Housing/jacket color: Black
- PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) core for high light transmission and low-cost optical links
- Fiber diameter: 1.0mm
- Chemically inert polymer tip suitable for damp or corrosive environments
- Withstands vibration and repeated movement on moving carriages and robots
- High NA for efficient coupling to low-cost LED/phototransistor sensor heads
Typical Applications
The unit is commonly used for through-beam and reflective presence/position sensors in machines. The result is a reliable, repeatable build that tolerates the routing, vibration and repeated handling typical of production installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the sensing end be placed near high voltage? A: The fiber is non-conductive, so the sensing tip carries no electrical potential and is safe in high-voltage areas when the amplifier is mounted remotely.
Q: How is POF used in a sensor? A: Light is launched through the fiber to a sensing head; the returned or interrupted light is measured by a remote amplifier, keeping electronics away from the target.
Q: Is it affected by motor noise? A: No. Because the signal is light, EMI and RFI from motors, contactors and inverters do not couple into the fiber.
Q: What affects sensing range? A: Fiber diameter, bend radius, head geometry and the amplifier's optical power set the detection distance; larger cores generally collect more light.
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