This fiber-optic probe features a variable and adjustable path length for more flexibility during absorbance measurements in fluids. The gap between the fiber and the diffuser can be set anywhere between 0.25 and 10 mm.

A standard SMA-905 connector is used to couple light into a fiber bundle, typically consisting out of six fibers (other configurations available upon request). The light is transmitted to the probe end, where it crosses the predetermined gap and is then reflected against a diffuse white reflective material back onto the receiving read fiber which is coupled to a spectrometer on the second leg of the probe.

The read fiber is placed in the center of the illumination fiber bundle to provide the best collection efficiency for the probe. Both bundles are housed in flexible stainless steel jacketing and the probe tip is also made of stainless steel.  At the mid-point of the assembly a ferrule is used to split the fibers into their respective legs (illumination or read) which are terminated in SMA-905 connectors.

Product Information

Fibers 6 illumination fibers, 1 detection fiber, all 200 µm, standard 2 meters
Wavelength range 200-2500 nm (UV/VIS/NIR)
Connectors SMA905 connectors (2x)
Optical path 0.25-10 mm physical gap, i.e. an optical path of 0.5-20 mm
Probe end Stainless steel 316, 150-160 mm long x 12,7 mm (1/2") diameter, waterproof
Jacketing The optical fibers are protected by a silicon inner tube and a flexible stainless steel (optionally BX, O.D. 6.0 mm) or chrome plated brass (standard ME, 5.0 mm) outer jacket. Optionally a waterproof, steel reinforced, silicon tubing can be provided (-MS)
Temperature -30 ºC to 100 ºC. (-HT version 200°C)
Pressure Probe head 10 bar @ 25°C
Bending Minimum bend radius: short term (few seconds) 20 mm, long term: 120 mm
FDP-7UVIR200-2-VAR Transmission dip probe in stainless steel with variable tip length, 2 m length, SMA term
FDP-TIP-VAR Replacement stainless steel tip for transmission dip probe with variable path length
-BX Stainless steel jacket
-HT High-temperature version (up to 200°C)