DTECT® Color: Color sensors for industry

Our color sensors in the DTECT^®Color Series detect colors and material differences based on spectral analysis: They evaluate the reflected light components of an object spectrally and compare them with taught-in reference values. This allows color markings and product variants to be reliably detected and distinguished – even at high cycle rates or in difficult illumination conditions.

Depending on your requirements, you can choose between different series with specific functional and equipment features, all of which are ideal for precise color-based object.

Selection guide: Which color sensor do you need?

With DTECT^®Color, choose from different variants of the FT 55-CM for reliable color detection and assignment in industrial environments. Choosing the appropriate variant depends on the complexity of the colors or materials to be distinguished, among other things.

FT 55-CM-1: The specialist in glare suppression at close range

This variant operates within a measurement range of up to 32 mm and is equipped with 3 switching outputs and the ability to store up to 7 colors. A crossed polarizing filter for glare suppression makes them particularly suitable for highly reflective surfaces.

FT 55-CM-3: For precision color detection

With a light spot of 4 × 4 mm at a measurement range of 18-60 mm, this variant is suitable for small objects or confined installation situations. Depending on the version, up to five switching outputs are available and up to twelve colors can be stored.

FT 55-CM-4: Long measurement range

The measurement range of up to 150 mm with an 8 × 8 mm light spot accommodates greater distances to the object. Here as well, up to twelve colors can be stored, which makes this variant the right choice when a greater range and high flexibility are needed.

FT 25-C: for printed mark detection

With a frequency of up to 10,000 Hz and a spot size of 1 × 5 mm, it is ideally suited to challenging printed mark detection tasks.

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Description

Working range

Connection name

Number of savable colors

Light color

FT 55-CM-1-PNSDL-L5M

18...32 mm, Color sensor, spot 6 x 6 mm @ 25 mm, 3 x Q, PNP/NPN/Q1 auto- detect, N.O./N.C., IO-Link, metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 5-pin

Working range

18 ... 32

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 5-pin, IO-Link

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 55-CM-3-PNSDL-L5M

18...60 mm, color sensor, spot 4 x 4 mm @ 40 mm, 3 x Q, PNP/NPN/Q1 auto- detect, N.O/N.C., IO-Link, metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 5-pin

Working range

18 ... 60

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 5-pin, IO-Link

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 55-CM-4-PNSD-L8M

20...150 mm, color sensor, spot 8 x 8 mm @ 60 mm, 5 x Q, PNP/NPN/Q1 auto-detect, N.O/N.C (IO-Link), metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 8-pin

Working range

20 ... 150

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 8-pin

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 55-CM-3-PNSD-L8M

18...60 mm, color sensor, spot 4 x 4 mm @ 40 mm, 5 x Q, PNP/NPN/Q1 auto- detect, N.O/N.C., (IO-Link), metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 8-pin

Working range

18 ... 60

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 8-pin

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 25-C2-GSL-M4M

RGB color sensor, 12+/- 3 mm, 2.5 kHz, push-pull, teach-in, metal plug M8 4-pin, IP 67 & IP 69, IO-Link

Working range

9 ... 15

Connection name

Metal plug M8, 4-pin

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 55-CM-4-PNSDL-L4M

20...150 mm, color sensor, spot 8 x 8 mm @ 60 mm, 1 x Q, PNP/NPN/ auto- detect, N.O/N.C., IO-Link, metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 4-pin

Working range

20 ... 150

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 4-pin, IO-Link

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 55-CM-4-PNSDL-L5M

20...150 mm, color sensor, spot 8 x 8 mm @ 60 mm, 3 x Q, PNP/NPN/Q1 auto-detect, N.O/N.C., IO-Link, metal housing matt chrome, IP67 / IP69, display, M12, 5-pin

Working range

20 ... 150

Connection name

Metal plug M12, 5-pin, IO-Link

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

FT 25-C1-GSL-M4M

RGB color sensor, 12+/- 3mm, 10 kHz, push-pull, teach-in, metal connector M8 4-pin, IP 67 & IP 69, IO-Link

Working range

9 ... 15

Connection name

Metal plug M8, 4-pin

Number of savable colors

Light color

White

Contrast sensors for detecting simple printed marks

Detect and verify simple printed marks, labels, and tags (e.g., black only) even at high speeds and with changing materials. Our contrast sensors help you avoid production errors and keep your packaging and printing equipment running reliably on schedule.

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The advantages of our DTECT^®Color sensors

Precise and reliable detection of even the finest differences in color or material
High processing speed for dynamic applications
Easy commissioning by means of teach-in or software
Flexible integration using standardized interfaces
Predestined for demanding color detection tasks in countless industry sectors

Connect sensors digitally with IO-Link

The first globally standardized communication technology for sensors, "IO-Link," enables end-to-end data transmission between sensors, actuators, and the control system. Benefit from simplified commissioning and improved diagnostic options, and reduce downtimes in your production operations.

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Typical applications for industrial color sensors

Color sensors are used for numerous processes in industrial automation to reliably detect defined color values or objects based on a color and to derive switching signals from the results. Typical tasks span the range from material sorting to verification of product characteristics and on to detection of color marks. The sensors compare measured RGB intensities with taught-in color values, thereby enabling stable evaluation directly in the process.

Detecting flat objects on conveyor belts

Very flat packaging, often in different colors, is transported on conveyor belts. In order for downstream processes such as counting, separating or ejecting to function properly, these objects must be reliably detected. A sensor is to monitor their presence independently of the height and color of the packaging.

Detecting stickers on foil rolls

Foil is processed on coils in a winding machine. The transitions between two rolls of foil are secured using adhesive tape (stickers) so that the web continues to run continuously. However, these transitions must not be processed further in downstream steps, as they can impair product quality or cause faults. This is why the adhesive strips on the foil must be reliably detected and ejected. A sensor can be used to perform this task.

DTECT® Color – Color sensors for industry

Selection guide: Which color sensor do you need?

FT 55-CM-1: The specialist in glare suppression at close range