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

Product Description

The SPECTRO-1-POF-IR is an infrared contrast sensor featuring an 860 nm IR LED, designed for use with POF Series plastic fiber optics in diffuse reflection (typ. 1 mm to 100 mm) or through-beam configurations (typ. 1 mm to 500 mm), depending on the selected fiber . It operates on +24 VDC and provides two digital outputs (NPN/PNP selectable, bright/dark switching) and one selectable analog output (0–10 V or 4–20 mA), with a maximum switching frequency of 60 kHz . The sensor offers 12-bit gray scale detection, adjustable gain, averaging up to 32,768 values, and AC/DC/OFF LED modes for high-speed operation and resistance to ambient light up to 5000 Lux . Housed in black anodized aluminum with an IP64 rating, it operates from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C) and supports RS232 communication with optional Ethernet connectivity . Typical applications include contrast detection, counting, positioning, and detection of micro objects in processing stations, feed systems, and automated machinery, as well as monitoring luminous or highly absorbent objects when paired with appropriate fiber optics. 

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

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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)
- IR LED, 860 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, ...)
- Connection of an external IR laser light source ELS-IRL is possible

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