Abstract
One of the promising directions of FOPS implementation is the use them as the new generation sensors of information-measuring systems for measuring the pressure in pneumatic system of mining machinery. The use of FOPS will allow you to solve a number of security issues when operating in difficult and dangerous conditions of the mining industry. In this paper we have developed an experimental model that allows obtaining a high level of sensitivity due to the intensity of the output emitting modulation. Based on the results of experimental researches of FOPS sample the functional dependences are constructed confirming its efficiency of work. The implementation of FOPS will provide the high precision of pressure parameters measurements compared to mechanical and electronic systems and in this regard it is provided the high reliability of its operation in hazardous conditions of mining industry.