Sensing

Fiber optic cables for
point and distributed sensing

Sensing

Fiber Optic Sensing cables

We provide a wide range of custom designs to support Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS), Distributed Temperature & Strain Sensing (DTSS), and FBG-based sensing. Our sensing cables are engineered to endure extreme environments and are compatible with Raman, Brillouin, Rayleigh, and FBG technologies over long distances.

Built for robustness, these cables offer superior rodent protection and versatility for direct burial or aerial installation, enabling precise and rapid measurements across an extensive temperature range from -196°C to +300°C and beyond.

Core Functionalities

Compatibility with interrogation units

Precise measurement and strain free operation

Single lengths of mutliple kilometers

OEM branding upon request

Customized cable designs based on client's requirements

Possibility to add special sensing fibers

On-stock cables for quick demands

Optical connectors and accessories available

Cables for Fiber Optic Sensing

Our products for strain sensing are manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Trisens Core

Fiber Optic based strain sensor element for operational temperature up to 70°C. Easily integrateable into bigger cable assemblies. 3 SMF with tight buffering inside a metal tube.

Trisens Cable

Fiber Optic based strain sensor cable for operational temperature up to 70°C. 3 SMF with tight buffering inside a metal tube.

Armored DTSS – Link

Fiber Optic based strain sensor cable with temperature compensation and metal armor for operational temperatures up to 70°C. 3 SMF with tight buffering inside the central tube. FIMT in stranding layer with up to 4 freely selectable fibers.
Additional Resources

Trisens Datasheet

Armoured Subsea DTSS – Link Datasheet
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Our products for acoustic are manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Sentire A85 Double Layer

Ultra-compact fiber optic sensor cable with superior crush resistance for acoustic measurement and operation temperatures up to 85°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire A85 Armored

Single Armored fiber optic sensor cable with great tensile strength and high flexibility for acoustic measurement and operating temperature up to 85°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF.

Sonosens

Fiber Optic sensor cable with 1OFS AcoustiSens and 2 SM fibers for acoustic measurement. Enhanced sensitivity and SNR ratio due to special perforated tube design.
Additional Resources

Sentire A85 Datasheet

Sonosens Datasheet
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Our products for temperature sensing are manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Sentire T85 Double Layer

Ultra-compact fiber optic sensor cable with superior crush resistance for operation temperatures up to 85°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T85 Armored

Single Armored fiber optic sensor cable with great tensile strength and high flexbility for operating temperatures up to 85°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T Cryo Double Layer

Ultra-compact fiber optic sensor cable with superior crush resistance and operating temperatures down to -196°C. Available with 1 or 2 multimode fibers (MMF).

Sentire T Cryo Armored

Single Armored fiber optic sensor cable with great tensile strength, high flexibility and operating temperatures down to -196°C. Available with 1 or 2 multimode fibers (MMF).

Sentire T Cryo Double Armored

Double Armored fiber optic sensor cable with highest tensile strength for long distance pulling and operating temperatures down to -196°C. Available with 1 or 2 multimode fibers (MMF).

Sentire T150 Double Layer

Ultra-compact fiber optic sensor cable with superior crush resistance for operation temperatures up to 150°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T150 Armored

Single Armored fiber optic sensor cable with great tensile strength, high flexbility and operating temperatures up to 150°C. strength and excellent flexibility. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T150 Double Armored

Double Armored fiber optic sensor cable with highest tensile strength for long distance pulling and operating temperatures up to 150°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T300 Double Layer

Ultra-compact fiber optic sensor cable with superior crush resistance for operation temperatures up to 300°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T300 Armored

Single Armored fiber optic sensor cable with great tensile strength, high flexbility and operating temperatures up to 300°C. strength and excellent flexibility. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Sentire T300 Double Armored

Double Armored fiber optic sensor cable with highest tensile strength for long distance pulling and operating temperatures up to 300°C. Suitable for Raman, Brillouin or FBG based sensing technology. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF.

Armored DTSS – Link

Fiber Optic based strain sensor cable with temperature compensation and metal armor for operational temperatures up to 70°C. 3 SMF with tight buffering inside the central tube. FIMT in stranding layer with up to 4 freely selectable fibers.
Additional Resources

Sentire T85 Datasheet

Sentire T CRYO Datasheet

Sentire T150 Datasheet

Sentire T300 Datasheet

Armoured Subsea DTSS – Link Datasheet
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sentire sensing cables are designed for extreme environments, delivering reliable performance across a wide range of temperatures and conditions. The loose-tube metallic encapsulation protects the fibers from environmental influences while enabling strain-free operation, ensuring maximum measurement accuracy for temperature and acoustic sensing.

NBG’s fiber optic sensor cables are compatible with Raman, Brillouin, and Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technologies, enabling precise and rapid measurements over long distances.

Maximum lengths vary by cable type but typically extend over several kilometers. Single lengths on drums are supplied according to customer specifications.

All cables are suitable for direct burial, and design options can be selected for underwater installation. Share your requirements with us, and we will help you choose the most suitable product from our wide range of sensing cables.

NBG offers a full range of connector options, with both ends of the spool accessible. Please refer to the respective datasheet for more information.

NBG provides customized solutions for applications with special requirements, including protection against sour environments, radiation, extreme pressure, hydrogen, and more. Share your project details with us, and we will design the most suitable cable solution.

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