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FiberSwitch™

FOS-01

The first fiber optic switch for hazardous areas. It opens up new fields of application for fiber optics as well as introducing a new method of controlling electrical devices. The FiberSwitch™ outperforms electrical switches in many applications such as remote control over long distances in hazardous locations. Available with a variety of operators.


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- Absolutely safe for installation in hazardous areas, as it eliminates the ignition source.

- Immune to EMI/RFI and high voltage power lines.

- Optical signal eliminates electrocution and fire hazard.

- Low overall installation cost as fiber optic cable is less costly than copper cable.

- Can be installed up to 2.5Km away from equipment it controls.

- Unique fail safe feature that opens its NC contacts if the fiber optic contact block comes off the operator.

- Stackable optical contact blocks up to two tiers.

- Allows for multiple Fiber Optic Switches to be daisy chained.

  • Max. Distance:  2.5Km @ 850nm, 7Km @ 1310nm

  • Attenuation:  <4dB

  • Wavelength:  850nm, 1310nm

  • Fiber Type:  Multimode 62.5/125μm, FC connector

  • Optic Contact Types:  NO, NC, NO early make, NC late break

  • Temperature Range:  -25°C - (+60°C)

  • Simple Apparatus:  AEx op is I Ma (Mining),
  •              AEx op is IIC T6 Ga (Gas),
  •              AEx op is IIIC T60°C Da (Dust)

  • NEC 500, 505, 506 (CEC):  Class I, II, III, Div. 1, 2
  •               (Zone 0, 20)
  •               Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Temp. Code T6

Please refer to the support page for all documentation:

  • Manuals
  • Certifications

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