About the OEP-C Fiber Optic Extensometer

The Fiber optic extensometer sensor OEP-C is designed for concrete embedment and has the well-known Fiber Optic characteristics. (Intrinsically safe, oustanding repeatability, long term monitoring and maintenaince free without drifting over time.)

Features OEP-C

Maintenance free without drifting over time
Outstanding repeatability
Insensitive to transverse strains
Intrinsically safe
No temperature compensation required

Applications for OEP-C

Pile testing
Dam and tunnel surveillance
Structural integrity of bridge and viaduct
Road pavement instrumentation
Foundation monitoring in high voltage environments
Concrete structure in nuclear and hazardous environments

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Cable length	Up to 3km
Linearity, repeatability and hysteresis error (combined)	<0.15%
Measurement range	±1000µε, ±2500µε
Operating temperature	-40°C to +60°C (other temperatures available on request)
Optical connector	SCA (standard), SC (standard), other connector available
Resolution	0,15 µe
Signal conditioner compatibility	All WLPI signal conditioners
Temperature sensitivity	Temperature insensitive
Transverse strain range	Transverse strain insensitive