Overview
The Tri-Tronics F-A-36P is a 36-inch straight glass fiber optic light guide engineered for industrial photoelectric sensing and machine vision applications. All-glass fiber construction provides superior signal integrity and allows light to be transmitted from a source to a remote sensing point with minimal loss. The straight configuration with barrel connector makes it suitable for direct-line illumination in tight machine cavities and confined sensing geometries where bend radius is not a constraint.
Key Features
- 36-inch straight glass fiber optic light guide for reliable light transmission
- All-glass construction minimizes signal loss and attenuation
- Straight barrel connector configuration for fixed-position applications
- Compatible with industrial photoelectric sensors and machine vision systems
- Durable glass fiber core resists thermal and chemical degradation
- Compact design for integration into space-constrained sensor arrays
Technical Specifications
- Fiber Type: Glass
- Length: 36 inches
- Configuration: Straight barrel
- Manufacturer: Tri-Tronics
- Part Number: F-A-36P
- Connector Style: Barrel (straight)
- Core Diameter: 0.125 inches (standard for Tri-Tronics A-series)
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine vision and inspection systems
- Photoelectric sensor remote illumination in high-temperature or chemically corrosive environments
- Assembly-line quality control and defect detection
- Food and beverage processing where glass fiber is required for hygiene
- Plastic injection molding and metal stamping monitoring
- Optical sensing in confined spaces where fiber routing is critical
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Tri-Tronics photoelectric sensors and transducers
- Standard industrial machine vision lighting systems
- Generic fiber optic-compatible sensor heads with barrel connectors
- Ring lights and LED illumination arrays with fiber coupling capability
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Tri-Tronics F-A-36 (straight glass, comparable specifications)
- Similar 36-inch straight glass fiber optic cables with 0.125″ barrel configuration from alternative manufacturers
Works With
- Fiber-coupled LED and laser light sources
- Industrial photoelectric controllers and PLC sensing modules
- Machine vision software platforms requiring fiber-transmitted illumination
- Standard barrel-mount fiber optic connectors and couplings
