Sensors
The operation of the colorSENSOR CFO controller requires sensors which are used at the measuring point. Depending on the measurement task, the sensors can be individually combined. Moreover, these high-quality sensors with glass fiber optics are characterized by small installation dimensions and robust materials. This makes them particularly suitable for mechanical stress and harsh ambient conditions such as high temperatures. Since the sensor head requires only little space, the sensor can also be used in confined conditions.
The angular illumination of the CFS1 enables a punctual illumination of the measuring object without influencing the surface. As a result, only the diffusely reflected portion of the surface color is detected. This measurement arrangement is best suited for high-gloss and diffuse reflecting surfaces, since direct reflection (surface gloss) does not influence the measurement.
- For solid color, anti-reflective coating or chrome colors
- For high-gloss surfaces, diffuse reflection without gloss
- Max. working distance 125 mm (with reflective surfaces)
- Very precise positioning of the detection point
Combined with the high performance of the CFO controllers, the ring illumination provides even more precision due to uniform illumination. This compact combination can be universally used but is also suitable for special solutions (customer specific adaptions). The homogeneous illumination mainly offers advantages on strongly structured or shiny-metallic surfaces while providing highest precision when distinguishing colors such as white shades.
- For textiles, paper, metallic paint, sand, granules or masterbatch
- For structured and metallic effect surfaces
- Homogeneous illumination of the measuring point
- Max. working distance 100 mm (with reflective surfaces)
- Very precise positioning of the detection point
The transmission sensor enables the measurement of transparent and translucent products such as filters, films and optical lenses. The measurement arrangement in transmitted light 180°:0°, combined with the performance of the CFO controllers, provides even more precision. Here, the fluctuating distance between the test object and the receiver or illumination has no noticeable influence on the measurement result. The transmission sensor can be universally used but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptions).
- For films, glass, translucent liquids, PET or filter bottles
- For transparent surfaces
- Max. distance between receiver and transmitter unit 40 mm
- No exact positioning necessary
The reflex sensor, combined with the performance of the CFO controllers, provides even more precise differentiation of the surface characteristics of materials. The measurement arrangement in the reflex sensor of transmitter and receiver in 0°:0° allows a quality control not only by color but also in combination with the reflection properties of the surfaces of the product. This is needed, for example, when sorting different materials such as stainless steel, steel, tin, zinc, aluminum, brass, gold or other colored parts.
- 300 mm (for reflective surfaces)
