Help with Color Sensors specifications:
Application Specifications
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| True Color Recognition | Sensors used in applications that require the sensor to "see" different colors or to distinguish between shades of a specific color. They can be used in either a sorting or matching mode. In sorting mode, output is activated when the object to be identified is close to the set color. In matching mode, output is activated when the object to be detected is identical (within tolerance) to the color stored in memory. | ||
| Color Mark Detection | Color mark sensors do not detect the color of the mark, rather they "see" differences or changes in the mark in contrast with other marks or backgrounds. They are sometimes referred to as contrast sensors. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary color detection type. | ||
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| RGB (Visible) | This is the most common type of color sensor. It measures color based on an RGB color model (red, green, blue). A large percentage of the visible spectrum (380 nm to 750 nm wavelength) can be created using these three colors. | ||
| Near IR | Colors in the 750 nm to 2500 nm wavelength range. | ||
| Far IR | Colors in the 6.00 to 15.00 micron wavelength range. | ||
| UV | Colors in the 50 to 350 and 400 nm wavelength range. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary color types. | ||
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| Number of Colors Detected: | Many color sensors are able to detect more than one color for multiple color sorting applications. Depending on the sophistication of the sensor, it can be programmed to recognize only one color, or multiple color types or shades for sorting operations. | ||
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Physical Specifications
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| Light Source: | Color sensors shine light onto the object to be monitored and measure either the direct reflection or the output into color components. Either way, a light source is required. | ||
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| LEDs | Color sensor utilizes Light Emitting Diodes (LED) to generate light. Typically three LEDs are utilized, green, blue and red. | ||
| Laser | Laser light is shined onto object being monitored. Typically used for color mark detection. | ||
| Fiber Optic | Fibers mount in small and otherwise inaccessible areas and function well in applications that require repeated flexing of fibers. | ||
| Halogen Lamp | Light is provided via halogen lamp, reflected light is then parsed into color components. The halogen lamp provides daylight like color detection. Very useful for complex color detection. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary light source. | ||
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| Sensing Range: | Range device can be from standoff (reference distance) or target. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Output and Communications
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| Output Options: | |||
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| Analog Voltage | Output is an analog voltage such as 0-10 Vdc representing color characteristics of object being monitored. | ||
| Analog Current | Output is an analog current such as 4-20 mA representing color characteristics of object being monitored. | ||
| Pulse | Frequency or modulated frequency output (Ex. sine wave, pulse train, AM, FM). | ||
| Switch or Relay Contact | Upon positive color identification, a switch changes state - typically a reed or solid state switch. | ||
| Digital Output | NPN: Transistor output that switches the common or negative voltage to the load; the load is connected between the sensor output and positive voltage supply. PNP: Transistor output that switches the positive voltage to the load; the load is connected between the sensor output and the voltage supply common or negative. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary output option. | ||
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| Input Voltage: | |||
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| AC Input | Alternating current input, common values include 120 or 230. | ||
| DC input | Color sensor uses a direct current input. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary input option. | ||
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| Communication Ports: | |||
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| Parallel Interface | A channel capable of transferring more than one bit simultaneously (PC printer port, Centronics®). | ||
| Serial Interface | A port, or interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. (RS232, RS422, RS485) | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary communications; including modem, transmitter, TTL, etc. | ||
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Features
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| Teach / Learning Method Programming? | The sensor stores target (reference) color manually with a pushbutton or externally with another sensor giving input to the original sensor. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Timing Options? | Timing options such as off delay or on delay. | ||
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| Selectable Output Options? | Outputs can be selected / configured to detect either a match or a variance from the reference (target) color with tolerance settings. | ||
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Environment
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| Operating Temperature: | This is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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