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Probes and sensors
News Release from: Balluff UK | Subject: BFS 26K colour sensor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 July 2004
Sensor is a 3-channel colour recognition
system
A colour sensor that works as a true 3-channel colour recognition system without needing an external light source is now available in two new versions.
Balluff's successful BFS 26K colour sensor that works as a true 3-channel colour recognition system without needing an external light source is now available in two new versions It has a small square 2mm light spot ideal for small component detection such as on circuit boards, and a narrow rectangular 1x5mm light spot designed for detecting extended or unusually shaped colour markings such as on cables
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The BFS 26K uses an integrated, pulsed white light source, eliminating the need for external illumination and making it insensitive to ambient light.
The sensors never let themselves be confused by the ambient lighting like the human eye.
No colour remains undetected by the sensor.
One of the smallest colour sensors on the market with its dimensions of just 50 x 50 x 17mm and with a 270deg rotatable connector, the BFS 26K is fully integrated, needing no separate amplifier and can therefore fit into the smallest spaces.
It and can be programmed using the two teach-in buttons or through the control line when located in inaccessible locations or when remote or automatic set up is needed.
Each of the three digital outputs can be calibrated using five tolerance levels.
The sensor can also work in three different modes: normal diffuse scanning, a retro-reflective mode, ideal for detection of coloured bottles, and a colour scan mode where you can show the sensor an array of colours to learn and then later recognise.
This mode is ideal for reliably detecting packaging and printing containing a wide variety of colours.
Balluff have a complete range of photoelectric measurement sensors ranging from 20mm to 6000mm detection.
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