When it comes to maintaining the reliability of fiber-optic networks, the AquaSensor is an indispensable part of that task. Being specifically designed to detect moisture in splice boxes, splice trays, and other fiber-optic enclosures, the AquaSensor is a simple yet highly effective solution that pinpoints the exact location of the moisture intrusion before it’s too late.
If the hygroscopic tape (1) comes in contact with moisture, it begins to expand longitudinally. The tape wraps over a guide pulley (2) that acts on a spring-loaded plunger (3) and (4). The optical fiber (5) is gently compressed as a result of the tape’s expansion, which creates a measurable change in the fiber’s attenuation that is registered by the active monitoring system. Because it is a purely passive device, the AquaSensor does not require any maintenance, metallic wiring for signal transmission, or any energy supply.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.
When it comes to maintaining the reliability of fiber-optic networks, the AquaSensor is an indispensable part of that task. Being specifically designed to detect moisture in splice boxes, splice trays, and other fiber-optic enclosures, the AquaSensor is a simple yet highly effective solution that pinpoints the exact location of the moisture intrusion before it’s too late.
If the hygroscopic tape (1) comes in contact with moisture, it begins to expand longitudinally. The tape wraps over a guide pulley (2) that acts on a spring-loaded plunger (3) and (4). The optical fiber (5) is gently compressed as a result of the tape’s expansion, which creates a measurable change in the fiber’s attenuation that is registered by the active monitoring system. Because it is a purely passive device, the AquaSensor does not require any maintenance, metallic wiring for signal transmission, or any energy supply.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.
