Product launch: OFM-111S 3-axis tilt sensor with built-in communication capabilities

Optex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, President & CEO: Toru Kamimura, hereinafter “Optex”) has launched the OFM-111S, a 3-axis tilt sensor with built-in communication capabilities, on April 27, 2022.

Optex is in the business of providing simple monitoring solutions to support the digital transformation of companies and local governments. OFM-111S—a new addition to our product lineup—detects tilting and vibrations in facilities and sends you notifications, helping you improve operational efficiency through remote monitoring and respond faster to abnormal conditions.

Disasters are intensifying and facilities are aging. Against this backdrop, in our effort to create a safe and secure society, Optex has been offering digital transformation solutions that keep a safe watch over facilities and equipment. In 2021, we launched a flood sensor that provides early warning of impending floods, and it has been adopted by local governments and other organizations.

We developed the OFM-111S tilt sensor to enable remote monitoring of critical infrastructure, such as national power transmission networks and radio networks, and transportation networks that are surrounded by slopes.

The 3-axis sensor detects tilting, vibrations, and impacts. Its built-in wireless unit and battery allow you to simply turn it on to start monitoring effortlessly.
(Note: A separate cloud system is required to visualize the information. The cloud system is available from Optex.)

Only functions that are absolutely necessary for actual on-site monitoring pass our rigorous selection process, keeping costs low. OFM-111S allows multi-point monitoring, which is important for remote monitoring.

OFM-111S issues continuous alerts when vibrations or impacts exceed the threshold. The person in charge receives updates once every minute by email or by other means.

OFM-111S allows you to significantly reduce routine patrolling over long distances and at multiple locations. In addition, because it can easily detect vehicle collisions and abnormal conditions from natural disasters such as typhoons, heavy rain, and snowfall, OFM-111S helps you to respond quickly to mitigate damage, such as by shutting down facilities and closing off traffic.

Click here for more information about the product.(Japanese)

Against the social background mentioned above, we expect demand for disaster control and facility monitoring to continue to grow. We will continue to develop our business offering simple monitoring and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

Optex will continue to solve all kinds of social issues through its business with sensors and help to provide safe, secure, and comfortable lives to people all over the world.

• OFM-111S is designed for Japan market.