Photoelectric Switch I-mark Color Sensor Sick KT5W-2N1116
The Sick KT5W-2N1116 is a photoelectric sensor specifically designed to detect and differentiate between colors. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:
- Type: Photoelectric color sensor (also called a color mark sensor or contrast sensor)
- Brand: SICK
- Model: KT5W-2N1116
This particular model, KT5W-2N1116, is discontinued by SICK. However, the information below should still be helpful in understanding its functionality. SICK offers replacements with similar features.
Key functionalities:
- Color detection: Uses an internal RGB LED to emit light and analyze the reflected light to differentiate between colors.
- Sensing distance: Up to 10mm (depending on the lens used)
- Teach-in function: Allows you to easily configure the sensor to recognize specific color differences.
- Output: NPN transistor switching output (provides an electrical signal when a color change is detected)
- Supply voltage: 10-30VDC
- Housing: Rectangular, made of durable material
Applications:
- Color coded object detection in production lines
- Defect detection based on color variations
- Material sorting based on color
- Registration mark detection for precise positioning
Alternatives:
Since the KT5W-2N1116 is discontinued, SICK offers several replacement models with similar functionality. You can find these on the SICK website or by contacting their sales department.
Here are some keywords to help you search for replacements: “KT5 Color Sensor”, “SICK Color Mark Sensor”, “Replacement for KT5W-2N1116”. There is replacement of KTX-WN91142252ZZZZ, KTX-WN91141252ZZZZ, KTS-WN41141142ZZZZ, KTS-WB91141152ZZZZ at the same featues.
