colorSENSOR OT are fixed lens sensors with True-Color detection. The sensor illuminates the surface with white light and captures and analyzes the reflected color values. They all share the same electronic and utilize different optics for various challenging targets. The internal illumination can be disabled by software so the y can be used on self-luminous tagets as well.
The colorSENSOR CFO is a new controller for precise color detection in industrial measurement tasks. The CFO series is characterized by high color accuracy, modern interfaces and intuitive operation. CFS sensors with integrated fiber optics are connected to the controller, which can be adapted for different measurement tasks. The colorSENSOR CFO is used for color detection on interior parts such as headrests, packaging inspection or sorting by color of crown caps, closures or labels. The colorSENSOR replaces the models of the LT series.
Universal True Color Controller – colorSENSOR CFO100
The CFO100 is ready for precise, relative color measurements in automation environments. Its high color accuracy enables reliable recognition of the slightest color differences. Due to a measuring rate of 10 kHz, the CFO100 can also be used to monitor dynamic processes.
High Precision True Color Controller – colorSENSOR CFO200
Characteristics
Measurement speed: max. 30 kHz
Color memory: 320 colors in 254 color groups
Color distance: ΔE ≤ 0.6
Repeatability ΔE ≤ 0.3
8 switching outputs
Intuitive setup via web interface
Integration in Profinet, EthernetIP or EtherCAT via Modbus +
The CFO200 is designed for high performance, relative color measurements. With a measuring rate of 30 kHz, even dynamic high speed production processes can be monitored reliably. High repeatability enables the reliable detection of even the slightest color differences. The color memory offers teach-in of up to 320 colors in 254 color groups.
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.
scanCONTROL 30x2 laser scanners are powerful profile sensors in terms of size, accuracy and measuring rate. These laser scanners provide calibrated 2D profile data with up to 5.12 million points per second. With a maximum profile frequency of 5 kHz, the scanners are designed for precise profile measurements in dynamic processes. The sensor matrix offers a resolution of 1,024 points with a point distance from 24 µm. This means that even small details can be detected reliably.
High-precision white light interferometers for non-contact distance and thickness measurements
The innovative white light interferometers from Micro-Epsilon set a benchmark in high-precision distance and thickness measurements. These sensors enable stable measurement results with sub-nanometer resolution offering a comparatively large measuring range and offset distance. The interferometers are available in 3 series: the IMS5400-DS for high-precision industrial distance measurements, the IMS5400-TH for accurate thickness measurements and the vacuum-suitable IMS5600-DS for distance measurements with picometer resolution.
Characteristics
Absolute distance measurement with nanometer accuracy
High signal stability due to new evaluation algorithms and active temperature compensation
Large offset distance
Simple parameter set up via web interface
Industry optimized sensors with robust metal housing and flexible cables
Sensors and cables suitable for vacuum
Interferometer for industry and automation
The industrial white light interferometer consists of a robust sensor, a highly flexible sensor cable and a controller in an aluminum housing that can be mounted on a DIN rail. The controller has an active temperature control, which compensates for changes in the ambient temperature and thus achieves an enormous temperature stability. Thanks to its robust design, the interferometer can also be integrated in industrial environments. Cable lengths up to 10 m also allow a spatial separation of sensor and controller. For measurement tasks in clean rooms and in vacuum, vacuum-suitable sensors, cables and cable feed-through accessories are available.
Extreme z resolution and small light spot enable measurements of smallest of details and structures
The interferometer sensors enable a sub-nanometer resolution. In addition, they generate a 10 µm light spot over the entire measuring range. This allows the measurement of small details such as structures on semiconductors and miniaturized electronic components. The light spot is visualized by a pilot laser and facilitates the alignment of the sensor.
Ease of use via web interface
Due to a user-friendly web interface, no additional software is necessary to configure the controller and the sensors. The web interface is accessible via Ethernet connection and enables quick and easy setting of, e.g., averaging, measuring rate and presets.
Modern interfaces for integration into machines and systems
The controller offers integrated interfaces such as Ethernet, EtherCAT and RS422 as well as additional encoder connections, analog outputs, synchronization inputs and digital I/Os. This allows the interferometer to be integrated into all control systems and production programs.
Applications
Positioning the wafer stage using white light interferometers
White light interferometer for mask positioning in lithography
Color detection from a large distance
