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SPECTRO-1-100-COF-LAS Single-Channel Contrast Sensor

SPECTRO-1-100-COF-LAS Single-Channel Contrast Sensor

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Product Description

The SPECTRO-1-100-COF-LAS is a single-channel contrast sensor that uses a red focused laser (670 nm, Class 2) with confocal optics to detect grayscale variations with high resolution (12-bit) over a measuring range of approximately 50 to 180 mm. It features a small light spot (0.1 mm diameter at 100 mm), fast scan rates (up to 175,000 Hz depending on mode), and is configurable via PC using the included SPECTRO1-Scope software, which provides oscilloscope and data logging functions. The sensor includes 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs (NPN/PNP-switchable), and a selectable analog output (0–10V or 4–20mA), with communication via RS232 or optional USB/Ethernet converters. It is designed with a robust anodized aluminum housing (IP67-rated optics, IP64 electronics) and operates in a wide temperature range from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to +55°C). The device also includes automatic brightness correction, averaging, threshold functions, and temperature compensation, making it suitable for precise, high-speed contrast detection even in variable lighting conditions.

SPECTRO-1-100-COF-LAS Single-Channel Contrast Sensor

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Product Highlights

• Measuring range typ. 50 mm ... 180 mm
• Integrated transmitter and receiver optics (confocal)
• Red focused laser light, class 2 laser, 670 nm (AC- or DC-
• operation or OFF for luminous objects, can be switched)
• High scan frequency
• Gray scale detection (12-bit resolution)
• Insensitive to outside light (in AC-operation)
• Brightness correction can be activated (STAT/DYN)
• Averaging can be activated (from 1 up to over 32000 values)
• TEACH via PC or PLC
• 2 digital inputs (0V/+Ub)
• 2 digital outputs (max. 60 kHz switching frequency)
• 1 analog output (0V...+10V or 4...20mA), selectable via software
• Switching state indication by means of 2 yellow LEDs
• RS232 interface (USB or ETHERNET converter available)
• Parameterizable via Windows® software, scope function
• Temperature compensated (from 0°C to 60°C)
• Automatic threshold correction can be activated
• Switching threshold can be parameterized relative or absolute
• Various switching threshold functions (window, upper/lower threshold)
• Intensity control of luminous objects (LEDs, halogen lamps, displays, ...)

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