Product |
Part No. | Light spot size | Switching output |
Teach-in mode |
KT8L-P3756 | 1041351 | Ø 3 mm | PNP | Static 2-point teach-in, Dynamic teach-in (min/max) |
KT8L-P3656 | 1041262 | Ø 0.3 mm | PNP | Static 2-point teach-in, Dynamic teach-in (min/max) |
KT8L-N3756 | 1041352 | Ø 3 mm | NPN | Static 2-point teach-in, Dynamic teach-in (min/max) |
KT8L-N3656 | 1041263 | Ø 0.3 mm | NPN | Static 2-point teach-in, Dynamic teach-in (min/max) |
Contrast sensors KT8
- Laser contrast sensor
- Precise detection of the smallest marks and objects, e.g. 1 x 1 mm²
- Reliable operation even in the event of object jitter
- High switching sequence of 17 kHz
- Display of detection reliability via control panel
Category: Contrast sensor
Tags: Sensor, Contrast sensors, KT8, laser
At a glance:
- The KT8 sensor family features two variants. The first variant, the KT8L, enables very reliable detection of the smallest contrast marks and objects thanks to the precise laser.
- Versatile use for various distances from sensor to sensing object
- Precise detection of the smallest marks and objects, e.g. 1 x 1 mm²
- Reliable operation even in the event of object jitter
- Access to the sensor with the controller saves the machine operator time and effort during parameterization
- Individualized parameterization and setting specifically tailored to the application
- Automatic drift correction enables maximum production reliability, for example in the event of weakening print marks
- Reliable operation with high-gloss foils ensures high machine availability
Features:
- Laser variant with sensing range from 30 mm bis 800 mm
- Very small and precise laser light spot (class 2)
- High switching sequence of 17 kHz
- Display of detection reliability via control panel
- Very precise light spot
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Contrast sensor
- Safe object detection at high machine speeds
- The KTL180 reliably detects contrast differences even at high machine speeds.
- Thanks to its 31.2 kHz switching frequency, a high grayscale resolution and manual switching threshold adjustment, the KTL180 makes for safe object detection.
- The response time of 16 µs ensures stable and accurate detection of contrast differences, for example with print marks, even for high-gloss materials. The sensor can be quickly adjusted to the respective application with the 7-segment display and easy menu guidance.
- Various teach-in processes as well as an integrated job save increase the flexibility during commissioning in a large range of applications with very high process stability.