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SPECTRO-1-FIO-IR4 Single-Channel Sensor for Contrast Measurement

Product Description

The SPECTRO-1-FIO-IR4 is a single-channel contrast sensor that uses a 1650 nm infrared LED and is optimized for detecting grayscale variations across a broad range of distances (typically 1 mm to 500 mm, depending on fiber optics and optics used). It offers high-speed signal acquisition, up to 175 kHz scan frequency, with robust outputs including analog (0–10V or 4–20mA), digital (PNP/NPN-compatible), and RS232 or Ethernet connectivity. The sensor is ideal for applications requiring precise contrast or brightness detection, including detecting marks, labels, or distinguishing material variations even under ambient light interference. It is commonly used in automation, pharmaceutical packaging, printing and labeling, plastics processing, and electronics manufacturing, especially where precise contrast differentiation or monitoring of self-luminous objects (like displays or LEDs) is needed. Its rugged anodized aluminum housing (IP64 rated) and temperature compensation from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C) make it suitable for industrial environments.

SPECTRO-1-FIO-IR4 Single-Channel Sensor for Contrast Measurement

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Product Highlights

• Big working range: typ. 1 mm ... 500 mm
• (depends on the fiber optics used and attachment optics)
• Big assortment of fiber optics (reflected light or
transmitted light, solely 67° types) and attachment optics
• IR LED, 1650 nm (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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