SPECTRO-1
SPECTRO-1 contrast sensors detect the smallest brightness differences at high speed, with light sources from UV to infrared and an analogue output.
SPECTRO-1 is a single-channel contrast sensor: a photodiode measures the light returned from a surface lit by the sensor's own source, and grey-value differences are evaluated almost in real time. Besides white light there are types with UV, UVC, blue, green and infrared LEDs or a laser diode; the fibre-optic (FIO) types work in both reflected and transmitted light.
The analogue output reports the current contrast value, while two digital outputs show whether it lies within tolerance. The sensor is used for mark and contrast checks that do not need colour discrimination, for detecting fluorescent objects with the UV types, for spotting transparent plastic films with the polarising types and for dullness checks with the 860 nm infrared types.
Key features
- Single-channel measurement; photodiode receiver, 12-bit A/D conversion
- Light sources: white, UV (375 nm), UVC (265 nm), blue, green and infrared (860 nm) LEDs; laser diode on COF-LAS types
- 1 analogue output (0–10 V or 4–20 mA), 2 digital outputs, 2 digital inputs for teaching and holding the analogue value
- AC, DC and OFF modes; dirt accumulation compensation, temperature compensation from 0 to 80 °C
- RS232, or Ethernet via adapter; SPECTRO1-Scope software with oscilloscope and data recorder functions
- Black anodised aluminium housing; optics IP67, electronics IP64
Applications
Technical details
- Analogue output
- 0–10 V / 4–20 mA
- Digital inputs / outputs
- 2 / 2
- Switching frequency
- ≤ 60 kHz
- Supply voltage
- +24 VDC ±10 %
- Operating temperature
- −20 … +55 °C
- Enclosure rating (optics / electronics)
- IP67 / IP64
Product information is compiled from the manufacturers' published documents and is for guidance only. Contact us for model selection, current specifications and pricing.
Other series in this group
SPECTRO-3
SPECTRO-3 true-colour sensors detect colour marks, painted surfaces and self-luminous objects on the line with colour perception close to the human eye.
SPECTRO-2
SPECTRO-2 two-channel sensor systems use two independent transmitters and receivers with fibre optics for moisture, distance and fluorescence tasks.
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