SPECTRO-1-POF Contrast Sensor for Use with Plastic Optic Fibers

Product Description

The SPECTRO-1-POF is a high-speed contrast sensor designed for use with a wide assortment of POF Series plastic optic fibers in diffuse reflection or through-beam configurations, offering typical sensing ranges from 0.04 in. to 3.94 in. (1 mm to 100 mm) for reflective types and up to 19.69 in. (500 mm) for through-beam types . It operates on +24 VDC (±10%) with two NPN/PNP-selectable digital outputs (0V/+Ub, bright- or dark-switching) and one selectable analog output (0–10 V or 4–20 mA), plus RS232 communication with optional USB or Ethernet converters . The unit features a super-bright white LED with AC, DC, or OFF modes, 12-bit resolution gray scale detection, adjustable averaging up to 32,768 values, and scan frequencies up to 175 kHz depending on output configuration . Housed in black anodized aluminum with an IP64 rating, it operates from -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) and includes temperature compensation, automatic threshold correction, and programmable switching functions . Parameterization, diagnostics, firmware updates, and data logging are performed via Windows® SPECTRO1-Scope software, enabling flexible setup for industrial detection, positioning, and inspection applications.

SPECTRO-1-POF Contrast Sensor for Use with Plastic Optic Fibers

Name: SPECTRO-1-POF Contrast Sensor for Use with Plastic Optic Fibers
Brand: Paquin USA
Availability: BackOrder

Price dependent upon specification — inquire below

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Product Highlights

• Big assortment of plastic optic fibers of POF Series available (diffuse reflection or through-beam sensor types)
• Working range for diffuse reflection types: typ. 1 mm ... 100 mm Working range for through-beam types: typ. 1 mm ... 500 mm (depends on the optic fiber type used)
• Super-bright white light LED (AC-, DC-operation, can be switched or OFF in case of luminous objects)
• 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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