The operation of the colorSENSOR CFO controller requires sensors which are used at the measuring point. You can choose the sensor depending on the measurement task. 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.
Standard sensor for high-gloss surfaces – colorSENSOR CFS1
Characteristics
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)
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. The measuring arrangement is best suited for high-gloss and diffusely reflecting surfaces, since the direct reflection (surface gloss) does not influence the measurement.
Circular sensor structured and metallic effect surfaces – colorSENSOR CFS2
Characteristics
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)
In combination with the performance of the CFO controllers, the ring illumination delivers even more precision thanks to uniform illumination. This compact combination can be used universally, but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptations). The homogeneous illumination offers advantages especially on strongly structured or shiny metallic surfaces and provides highest precision in color differentiation of, e.g., white tones.
Transmission sensor for transparent and translucent objects – colorSENSOR CFS3
Characteristics
For films, glass, translucent liquids, PET or filter bottles
For transparent surfaces
Max. distance between receiver and transmitter unit 40 mm
The transmission sensor can be used to measure transparent and translucent products such as filters, films and optical lenses. The measurement arrangement in transmitted light 180°: 0° provides even more precision in combination with the performance of the CFO controllers. Here, the distance variation between the test specimen and the receiver or illumination has no noticeable influence on the measurement result. The transmission sensor can be used universally, but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptations).
Reflex sensor for the distinction of materials and parts – colorSENSOR CFS4
Characteristics
For metals, plastic parts, thread locking, coating, packaging
For individual surfaces, direct reflection incl. gloss
Part detection, sorting tasks, presence checking, color checks
Detection of smallest objects from 0.8 mm
Working distance > 300 mm (for reflective surfaces)
The reflex sensor, in combination with the performance of the CFO controllers, provides even more precise distinction of the surface characteristics of materials. The measurement arrangement in the reflective sensor of the transmitter and receiver in 0°: 0° enables quality control not only based on color, but also in combination with the reflection properties of the product surface. This is needed, for example, when sorting different materials such as stainless steel, steel, tin, zinc, aluminum, brass, gold or other colored parts.
For solid color, anti-reflective coating or chrome colors
