True Color Recognition Color Sensors
Description
True Color Recognition Color Sensors are designed to accurately identify and distinguish between different colors. These sensors are capable of recognizing deviations from a reference color and can be programmed to detect specific colors within defined tolerance limits. They are used to ensure that the color of an object matches a pre-set standard, providing precise color recognition capabilities.
Working Principle
True Color Sensors operate by illuminating a specimen with a light source, typically a white light LED, and then analyzing the light that is reflected back. This reflected light is transmitted through fiber optics to a controller, where it passes through three different filters that divide the light into long-wave (X), medium-wave (Y), and short-wave (Z) components. These components are then transformed into Lab* color values, which correspond to the color perception of the human eye. This process allows the sensors to detect even slight deviations from a reference color, making them highly useful for quality control and assurance in various industries .
Applications
True Color Recognition Color Sensors are used in a variety of applications where precise color matching is critical. For example, in the manufacturing industry, they can be employed to ensure that products such as textiles, plastics, and paints meet specific color standards. They are also used in the packaging industry to verify that labels and packaging materials are printed in the correct colors, ensuring brand consistency and quality .
Advantages over other Color Sensors
True Color Sensors offer several advantages over other types of color sensors. They provide highly accurate color recognition by mimicking the human eye's perception of color, which allows for precise color matching and detection of deviations. The ability to program these sensors with a teach-in function to define permissible color deviations adds to their versatility and effectiveness in various applications .
Limitations
One limitation of True Color Sensors is that their accuracy can be affected by changes in lighting conditions. Since they rely on the reflection spectrum of the object, variations in ambient light can impact their performance. Additionally, these sensors may require calibration and maintenance to ensure continued accuracy over time .
Considerations
When considering the implementation of True Color Recognition Color Sensors, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can vary depending on the complexity and capabilities of the sensor system. Operating expenses may include the cost of regular calibration and maintenance to ensure accuracy. Durability is generally high, but the sensors may require periodic replacement of components such as light sources or filters. Accuracy is a key benefit, but it is important to ensure that the sensors are used in environments with stable lighting conditions to maintain their effectiveness. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the overall cost of ownership .
from SICK
Color sensors detect the color of a surface. The sensors cast light (red, green, and blue LEDs) on the objects to be tested, calculate the chromaticity coordinates from the reflected radiation and compare them with previously stored reference colors. If the color values are within the set tolerance... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 60
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Light Source: LEDs
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the circular sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent as an illuminated ring at an angle of 11° or 34° (depending on type) to the surface of the object to be tested. The diffuse back reflection (surface color) of the sample is detected by the sensor at 0° (parallel) to the surface... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 60
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 30
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The BC-10 Plus is a handheld, portable colorimeter designed to evaluate the color of baked, fried, smoked and processed foods as well as ingredients in various environments to ensure consistency in appearance. Capable of measuring color in L*a*b* and evaluating lightness/darkness characteristics... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Digital (NPN, PNP); Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
The colorSENSOR OT sensors are ideal for color determination from a large distance according to the True Color method. The OT series consists of sensor types with different working distances and spot sizes. The sensor housing of the OT3 color sensors includes the detector, the evaluation unit and... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 500
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 200
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CL-200A chroma meter is the successor to the CL-200. It can measure the color temperature, illuminance, chromaticity, excitation purity, and dominant wavelength of various light sources. The CL-200A meter exclusively does this under LED, Organic LED (OLED), and other forms of Organic... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Input Voltage: DC input; 3 VDC
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Port Type: Serial Interface
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the reflex sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent at 0° (parallel) to the surface of the part to be tested. Both diffuse and directly reflected portions are present in the back reflex (surface color + surface gloss). The reflected light components of the sample are also detected by... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 15
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 5
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CR-410C coffee colorimeter measures the color of coffee easily and accurately. It can perform these measurements on a wide variety of coffee: whole green beans, roasted beans, and roasted coffee. A colorimeter is used to measure coffee bean color so that you don t have to use a bulky and... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the reflex sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent at 0° (parallel) to the surface of the part to be tested. Both diffuse and directly reflected portions are present in the back reflex (surface color + surface gloss). The reflected light components of the sample are also detected by... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 14
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 10
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CS-200 is designed to measure both luminance and chromaticity with high accuracy. It is a low cost option that is easy to use and features a new auto mode for determining measurement speed according the luminance of the subject being measured. It can measure any light source over a wide range of... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Input Voltage: DC input; 6 VDC
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 104
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the reflex sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent at 0° (parallel) to the surface of the part to be tested. Both diffuse and directly reflected portions are present in the back reflex (surface color + surface gloss). The reflected light components of the sample are also detected by... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 55
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 25
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The handheld CR-20 (combined successor to the CR-11, CR-13, CR-14), color reader, measures the color and whiteness of foods or raw materials in paste, solid, or powder form. It boasts an impressive LCD screen that displays measurement results from one of eight color spaces/colorimetric indexes... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Digital (NPN, PNP); Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the standard sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent laterally at an angle of 45° (depending on type) onto the surface of the part to be inspected. The diffuse back reflection (surface color) of the sample is detected by the sensor at 0° (parallel) to the surface and transmitted to... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 23
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 15
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CR-400 Chroma Meter is a handheld, portable measurement instrument designed to evaluate the color of objects, particularly with smoother surface conditions or minimal color variation. Through standard or customized evaluation formulas, this high accuracy, reliable colorimeter helps users control... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
With the transmission sensor, the light emitted by the controller is sent from one side (backlight) at an angle of 180° (parallel) to the surface of the object to be tested. The transmitted light component (material color) of the sample is detected by the sensor from the opposite side at 0°... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 15
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Reference Distance: 10
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CR-410 Chroma Meter is a handheld, portable measurement instrument designed to evaluate the color of objects, particularly with texture, uneven surface conditions, or a lot of color variation. Through standard or customized evaluation formulas, this high accuracy, reliable colorimeter helps... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
The colorSENSOR CFO250 is a high-performance controller for precise color recognition in industrial measurement tasks. Color evaluation is performed internally based on taught colors and the result is output via the digital switching outputs at a speed of up to 30 KHz. Using a simplified 3-byte... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 320
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The handheld CR-410FF French fry colorimeter is an extremely accurate instrument for measuring the color of cooked French fries. The CR-410FF is portable and simple, so taking on-site measurements seems effortless. Simply press one button for speedy measurement results. The CR410FF comes equipped... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Internal Storage
from Micro-Epsilon Group
The colorSENSOR CFO100 is a powerful controller for precise color recognition in industrial measurement tasks. The controller is distinguished by high color accuracy, state-of-the-art interfaces and intuitive operation. Using a modulated high-power white light LED, a white light spot is projected... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 256
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CM-M6 is a portable multi-angle spectrophotometer especially designed for color measurement of metallic or effect paints, such as pearlescent coatings, which can exhibit a noticeable visual change with specific angles of view. It uses a new, patented double-path illumination system with directed... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: LEDs
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Digital (NPN, PNP); Internal Storage
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CR-410PB handheld peanut butter colorimeter accurately and efficiently measures the color of peanut butter as well as whole roasted peanuts according to USDA standards. The CR-410PB does this more precisely than the competition. A specialty index is utilized to make readings more simple. The... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Internal Storage
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The LumiCam1300 Advanced was designed to further the measuring accuracy of the LumiCam 1300 Colorimeter, particularly when analyzing the complex characteristics of today ’s displays, panel graphics and dashboards in the automotive sector. The LumiCam 1300 Advanced features 6 optical filters... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Output Options: Digital (NPN, PNP)
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Input Voltage: DC input; 12VDC
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The CM-25cG is a compact and lightweight portable spectrophotometer with 45 °c:0 ° geometry and a true high performance 60 °-gloss-sensor. The 45 °c:0 ° geometry used is renowned for providing color values offering excellent correlation to visual perception. This is achieved by... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: LEDs
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Output Options: Digital (NPN, PNP); Internal Storage
from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
Recognized as the industry leader of its kind, the CM-2500c Spectrophotometer is a portable 45/0 instrument built to measure the color of samples with stability and unwavering performance. This instrument ’s innovative optical system captures the entirety of a sample ’s color at any... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Pulsed Xenon Lamp
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Input Voltage: DC input; 6 VDC
from Capella Microsystems, Inc.
Color Sensor. Color Sensor. Capella's Color Sensor (RGB sensor, RGBS) is an integrated RGB light sensing solution that can report both ambient Lux and Color Temperature. It incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers and analog/digital circuits into a single chip by a CMOS process. Adoption of Capella... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 4
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Input Voltage: DC input; 2.5V to 3.6V | 2.7V to 5.5V
from Baumer Ltd.
The sensing distance (Sn) of the capacitive sensor may be adjusted by means of a inbuilt potentiometer. [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 2
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 40
from SensoPart
Typical F 50. The photoelectric sensors and photoelectric diffuse sensors of the F 50 series are virtually synonymous with versatile use and particularly reliable products. They have guaranteed user-satisfaction in a wide variety of sectors from the automotive industry, through mechanical... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 32
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Light Source: LEDs
from Banner Engineering Corp.
Available in two versions for application flexibility: QC50 models for most applications and QCX50 models for more challenging applications such as differentiating dark blue from black. Accurately analyzes and compares color to color, or varying intensities of one color. Features easy-to-set... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1; 2; 3
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 20
from Shenzhen Shengyu Electronics Technology Limited
IC SENSOR COLOR RGB 5X5-QFN [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 158
- Output Options: Voltage, RGB
from CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components
The Colour Sensor is a fibre optic amplifier made specifically for recognition of 1 or 1 to 4 colours. Teaching of the colours is easily performed by means of the “Teach-in ” function. Each colour has a separate output which can be delayed up to 5 sec by means of the built-in timer. The... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 4
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 60
from EMX Industries, Inc.
The LEX-1000 Color Light Measurement Sensor measures the relative color characteristics of a wide variety of light sources and illuminated objects. The Color Light Measurement Sensor is the perfect solution for: Evaluation of all visible light sources,. Comparative light measurement,. LED, relative... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 600
from Takex America, Inc.
Class leading color matching sensor for LED illumination inspection. Identify RGB composition values and brightness with high resolution. Differentiate the variation of white LEDs in brightness and color composition. Identifies the color proportion and brightness of LEDs by analysing light into... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 3
from StellarNet, Inc.
These instruments measure the color of solid and liquid samples using either a fiber optic reflectance probe, fixture, dip probe, or cuvette holder. The StellarNet BLACK-Comet-CXR colorimeter has consistent resolution throughout 280-900nm and is a perfect low cost instrument for any color... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Fiber Optic
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Input Voltage: DC input
from ams Sensors Germany GmbH
Processes the measurement data based on CIE 1931 (human eye perception) as XYZ values or within the Lab/Luv color space. The special interference filter technology shows no temperature or aging drift effects and are long-term stable throughout the entire lifecycle. All our True Color sensors are XYZ... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition; Color Mark Detection; Quality Control, Color Measurement
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Color Types Detected: XYZ values based on CIE 1931 (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 3
from SensoPart
Typical F 55. SensoPart sets the standards in the compact class with its F 55 series of photoelectric sensors. The products in this family combine excellent performance data with a robust housing design and many user-friendly details. They guarantee reliable detection by means of a focused laser... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Sensing Range: 32
- Number Of Colors Detected: 7
- Light Source: LEDs
from EMX Industries, Inc.
Verify the presence of targets that can be differentiated by color, faster and with greater control. A ColorMax-1000 ™ color sensor lets your machine see up to 15 colors and RGB intensity. What's more, innovative technology improves sensitivity and speed, so you can maximize the pace of... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition; Color Mark Detection; Color Verification
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 100
from Takex America, Inc.
Description. Quick and economical method to sort and batch your LEDs and tinted Lamps. Works on RGB sampling principal, and can be taught automatically or manually. Features. The CS-R80 Series sensor distinguishes the light sources of LEDs and color lamps by color. To register the basic colors, a... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1; 3
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 1 to 3
from StellarNet, Inc.
The StellarNet BLUE-Wave Spectrometers are fiber. optic coupled instruments with a wide selection of. models for measurements in 190-1150nm wavelength. ranges using a 16-bit digitizer via high speed USB-2. Each unit contains a USB-2 interface with a snap. shot memory to provide instantaneous... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Light Source: Fiber Optic
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible); Near IR Colors; UV
- Input Voltage: DC input
from ams Sensors Germany GmbH
The MTCS true color sensor, based on the standard spectral value function CIE 1931 (DIN ISO 13655 and DIN 5033), makes it possible to measure colors in the three-range method, in accordance. FEATURES. Detection/ measurement of colors more accurately and much faster than human eye. Low dark current. [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition; Color Mark Detection; Quality Control, Color Measurement
- Number Of Colors Detected: 3
- Color Types Detected: XYZ values based on CIE 1931 (Visible)
- Number of Colors in Memory: 3
from SensoPart
Typical F 25. The F 25 family from SensoPart offers a diverse range of sensors in identical housing – from the LED photoelectric through-beam sensor or the diffuse laser sensor with adjustable background suppression to color and distances sensors; everything that the user requires. Read more. [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 12
from EMX Industries, Inc.
Increase process throughput with high-speed, accurate and reliable contrast differentiation. The CNTX ™ combines small spot size and fast response to achieve high-speed contrast differentiation of both neutral and color targets. The sensor provides numerical display of 50 gray-scale levels. [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition; Color Mark Detection
- Sensing Range: 28
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible); UV
- Light Source: LEDs
from Takex America, Inc.
True RGB LED with fiber optic color detection sensors, utilizing sequential spectrum modulation. Features: Three different teaching methods: Manual- stationary work. Continuous- translate part under test through field to average out wavy or uneven colored parts. Auto Teach- on actual production line... [See More]
- Application Type: True Color Recognition
- Number Of Colors Detected: 1
- Color Types Detected: RGB (Visible)
- Sensing Range: 33