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Portfolio of Fiber-Optic Sensors

Fiber-optic sensors from wenglor offer the ideal solution for demanding tasks. They consist of a fiber-optic amplifier and fiber-optic cables, which are available with or without optics. This page provides a detailed overview of the fiber-optic sensor portfolio.

Fiber-Optic Amplifiers
Fiber-Optic Cables

P1XD Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

Detection range	Output	Property	Light source	Product links
180 mm	Antivalent 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact error output	Potentiometer, IO-Link	Red light Blue light	P1XD0xx
230 mm	Antivalent 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact error output 2 × NO contacts	Teach-in, display, NFC, IO-Link	Red light Blue light	P1XD1xx
320 mm	2 × NO contacts	Teach-in, display, NFC, IO-Link, stand-alone/multi unit	Red light Blue light Pink light	P1XD2xx


Detection range 180 mm	Output Antivalent 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact error output	Property Potentiometer, IO-Link	Light source Red light Blue light	Product links P1XD0xx

Detection range 230 mm	Output Antivalent 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact error output 2 × NO contacts	Property Teach-in, display, NFC, IO-Link	Light source Red light Blue light	Product links P1XD1xx

Detection range 320 mm	Output 2 × NO contacts	Property Teach-in, display, NFC, IO-Link, stand-alone/multi unit	Light source Red light Blue light Pink light	Product links P1XD2xx

ODX Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

	Detection range	Output	Property	Light source	Product links
	130 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × teach-in input	Teach-in, display, IO-Link	Red light	ODX402P0007
	210 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × teach-in input	Teach-in, display, IO-Link	Red light	ODXS936


Detection range 130 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × teach-in input	Property Teach-in, display, IO-Link	Light source Red light	Product links ODX402P0007

Detection range 210 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × teach-in input	Property Teach-in, display, IO-Link	Light source Red light	Product links ODXS936

M18 Metric Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

Detection range	Output	Property	Light source	Product links
500 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UC55PCV3
1,000 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UC66PA3
1,000 mm	Antivalent	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UC66PCV3
2,000 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UC88PCV3


Detection range 500 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UC55PCV3

Detection range 1,000 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UC66PA3

Detection range 1,000 mm	Output Antivalent	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UC66PCV3

Detection range 2,000 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UC88PCV3

M30 Metric Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

Detection range	Output	Property	Light source	Product links
1,000 mm 2,000 mm 3,000 mm	Antivalent 1 × NO contact 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Potentiometer	infrared light	Go to products
60…240 mm 50…500 mm 150…600 mm 100…1,000 mm	Analog 0…10 V DC	Potentiometer	infrared light red light	UF22MV3 UF66PA3 UF66VCF3 UF66MG3
3,000 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Potentiometer	infrared light	US87PCV


Detection range 1,000 mm 2,000 mm 3,000 mm	Output Antivalent 1 × NO contact 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source infrared light	Product links Go to products

Detection range 60…240 mm 50…500 mm 150…600 mm 100…1,000 mm	Output Analog 0…10 V DC	Property Potentiometer	Light source infrared light red light	Product links UF22MV3 UF66PA3 UF66VCF3 UF66MG3

Detection range 3,000 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × NC contact contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source infrared light	Product links US87PCV

UM Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

Detection range	Output	Property	Light source	Product links
500 mm	Antivalent	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UM55PA2
500 mm	Switchable to NC or NO	Teach-in	Infrared light	UM55PCT2
500 mm	1 × NO contact, 1 × contamination output	Potentiometer	Infrared light	UM55PCV2


Detection range 500 mm	Output Antivalent	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UM55PA2

Detection range 500 mm	Output Switchable to NC or NO	Property Teach-in	Light source Infrared light	Product links UM55PCT2

Detection range 500 mm	Output 1 × NO contact, 1 × contamination output	Property Potentiometer	Light source Infrared light	Product links UM55PCV2

Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

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Glass Fiber-Optic Cables

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Fiber-Optic Cable Bands

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Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

Plastic fiber-optic cables are used in applications where limited space or challenging ambient conditions restrict the use of conventional optoelectronic components. They enable even extremely small objects to be reliably detected in confined and hard-to-reach spaces. Due to their material properties, plastic fiber-optic cables are characterized by high flexibility, which means that they can also be used with small bending radii. They are suitable for transmitting visible light.

Standard
Hexagonal
Flat
Miniature
L-Shape

Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables Standard

Standard fiber-optic heads for plastic fiber-optic cables have a straight, cylindrical format and are available with or without thread. Versions with a thread allow for quick and easy installation. They can either be screwed into pre-drilled holes or fixed to angles or mounting plates using the nuts provided. Variants with thin, elongated metal lances can be flexibly adapted to the relevant installation situation by manual bending. Non-threaded fiber-optic heads are particularly suitable for use in confined environments and can be inserted into prefabricated holders.

	Diameter/thread	Fibers	Head lengths	Detection range or range	Characteristics
	1.5 mm 2.5 mm 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm M4/M2.5 M3 M6 M4/M3	1 mm standard 1 mm spiral cable 1 mm high-flex 0.5 mm standard 0.5 mm coaxial	12 mm 15 mm 18 mm 20 mm 35 mm 85 mm 88 mm 105 mm 108 mm	15…270 mm 130…800 mm	Front light emission Side light emission Mounting nuts


Diameter/thread 1.5 mm 2.5 mm 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm M4/M2.5 M3 M6 M4/M3	Fibers 1 mm standard 1 mm spiral cable 1 mm high-flex 0.5 mm standard 0.5 mm coaxial	Head lengths 12 mm 15 mm 18 mm 20 mm 35 mm 85 mm 88 mm 105 mm 108 mm	Detection range or range 15…270 mm 130…800 mm	Characteristics Front light emission Side light emission Mounting nuts

Hexagonal Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

Angled hexagonal heads are ideal for installation situations where the optical axis and cable outlet must be oriented differently. They enable flexible installation in limited installation space. The thread enables the heads to either be screwed directly into pre-drilled holes or fixed to brackets or plates using the supplied nuts.

	Diameter/thread	Fibers	Head lengths	Detection range or range	Characteristics
	M4/M3	1 mm high-flex	15.3 mm	100…170 mm 360…610 mm	Side light emission Mounting nuts Hexagonal head for mounting


Diameter/thread M4/M3	Fibers 1 mm high-flex	Head lengths 15.3 mm	Detection range or range 100…170 mm 360…610 mm	Characteristics Side light emission Mounting nuts Hexagonal head for mounting

Flat Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

Flat fiber-optic heads can be easily integrated into the bottom of workpiece carriers, providing a compact and discreet mounting option. Models with flexible cable outlet allow for easy side cable routing, which facilitates installation in confined installation situations.

	Head dimensions	Fibers	Detection range or range	Characteristics
	10 × 12.4 × 3 mm 7 × 12.4 × 3 mm	1 mm standard 1 mm high-flex 0.5 mm standard	75…270 mm 240…800 mm	Front light emission Side light emission Mounting set


Head dimensions 10 × 12.4 × 3 mm 7 × 12.4 × 3 mm	Fibers 1 mm standard 1 mm high-flex 0.5 mm standard	Detection range or range 75…270 mm 240…800 mm	Characteristics Front light emission Side light emission Mounting set

Miniature Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

Miniature fiber-optic heads are particularly suitable for applications with extremely limited space and allow integration into even the smallest mounting spaces.

	Head diameter	Head length	Fiber	Detection range or range	Characteristics
	1.55 mm 2.65 mm	8 mm	0.5 mm standard 0.5 mm coaxial	75…140 mm 130…200 mm	Front light emission


Head diameter 1.55 mm 2.65 mm	Head length 8 mm	Fiber 0.5 mm standard 0.5 mm coaxial	Detection range or range 75…140 mm 130…200 mm	Characteristics Front light emission

L-Shape Plastic Fiber-Optic Cables

Plastic fiber-optic cables with integrated mounting brackets allow simple and secure mounting through prefabricated threaded holes. At the same time, it ensures precise positioning of the optical axis.

	Beam axis height	Fiber	Detection range or range	Characteristics
	10 mm 15 mm 20 mm	1 mm standard 1 mm high-flex	180…270 mm 500…800 mm	Front light emission Side light emission Threaded hole for mounting


Beam axis height 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm	Fiber 1 mm standard 1 mm high-flex	Detection range or range 180…270 mm 500…800 mm	Characteristics Front light emission Side light emission Threaded hole for mounting

Glass Fiber-Optic Cable

Glass fiber-optic cables are reliable transmission components in non-contact measuring systems. Due to their high flexibility, they can also be easily integrated in confined installation situations. Their high transmission efficiency in the infrared range ensures precise measurements over long distances. Glass fiber-optic cables are an ideal solution in high temperatures or in aggressive ambient conditions in particular. The modular system also enables a wide selection of types and variants for different applications.

Straight with Thread
Straight with Heel
Straight with Heel and Thread
Angled

Straight Glass Fiber-Optic Cable with Thread

Glass fiber-optic cables with thread enable quick and easy installation. They can be screwed directly into pre-drilled holes or fixed securely to brackets or mounting plates using two nuts. The integrated thread ensures reliable mounting even under vibration and mechanical load.

	Head thread	Head length	End sleeve material	Jacket material	Fiber bundle diameter
	M4 M5 M6	20 mm 30 mm	Aluminum Stainless steel	PVC	0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2.3 mm


Head thread M4 M5 M6	Head length 20 mm 30 mm	End sleeve material Aluminum Stainless steel	Jacket material PVC	Fiber bundle diameter 0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2.3 mm

Straight Glass Fiber-Optic Cable with Heel

Glass fiber-optic cables of this type have a defined heel that allows precise positioning without threads. They are particularly suitable for applications where fast and repeatable placement is required, such as in test fixtures or test systems.

	Head diameter	Head length	End sleeve material	Jacket material	Fiber bundle diameter
	2.5 mm 3.5 mm 5 mm 6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm	25.5 mm	Aluminum Stainless steel	PVC Stainless steel Silicone	0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm


Head diameter 2.5 mm 3.5 mm 5 mm 6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm	Head length 25.5 mm	End sleeve material Aluminum Stainless steel	Jacket material PVC Stainless steel Silicone	Fiber bundle diameter 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm

Straight Glass Fiber-Optic Cable with Heel and Thread

This variant combines the advantages of a defined heel with those of an integrated thread in one component. The heel makes positioning easier, while the thread ensures secure mechanical fixing. This enables the fiber-optic cables to be precisely aligned and, at the same time, securely mounted. The combination of both features is particularly suitable for industrial applications with high demands on precision and stability.

	Diameter/head thread	Head length	End sleeve material	Jacket material	Fiber bundle diameter
	6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 10 mm M4 M5 M6 M8	35 mm 50.5 mm	Aluminum Stainless steel	Stainless steel Silicone	0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm


Diameter/head thread 6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 10 mm M4 M5 M6 M8	Head length 35 mm 50.5 mm	End sleeve material Aluminum Stainless steel	Jacket material Stainless steel Silicone	Fiber bundle diameter 0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm

Angled

Angled glass fiber-optic cables enable lateral light emission and are ideal for applications with confined installation situations. The length of the lateral light emission can be configured individually. Thanks to the angled format, the cable can be laid in a space-saving manner without affecting the quality of the light extraction. This version is particularly suitable for use in housings, machine interiors or applications with special requirements for light guidance.

	Light emission diameter	Head length	End sleeve material	Jacket material	Fiber bundle diameter
<	1.5 mm 3 mm 4.95 mm 5.95 mm 8 mm	14 mm 20 mm	Aluminum Stainless steel	PVC Stainless steel Silicone	0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm

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Light emission diameter 1.5 mm 3 mm 4.95 mm 5.95 mm 8 mm	Head length 14 mm 20 mm	End sleeve material Aluminum Stainless steel	Jacket material PVC Stainless steel Silicone	Fiber bundle diameter 0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.6 mm 2 mm 2.3 mm 3 mm

Fiber-Optic Cable Bands

Fiber-optic cable bands have a wide detection area and thus enable larger areas to be covered for object detection. For analog universal reflex sensors (e.g. UF22MV3, UF55MV3), the width of the light band is proportional to the analog signal, allowing an accurate coverage measurement to be carried out. For universal reflex sensors with switching output, the switching point can be set so that the signal is triggered when a defined light band coverage is reached.

	Light emission width	End sleeve material	Jacket material	Range
	8 mm 35 mm 60 mm	Aluminum	Stainless steel	130…600 mm 110…540 mm


Light emission width 8 mm 35 mm 60 mm	End sleeve material Aluminum	Jacket material Stainless steel	Range 130…600 mm 110…540 mm

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