Contrast sensors
KT3
Model Name KT3W-P1116
Part No. 1019338
At a glance
Very small housing
3-color RGB technology or white LED
Simple teach-in (when machine is stopped or during operation)
Integrated switching threshold adjustment for high-gloss objects
Reliable operation for jittering materials
10 kHz switching frequency
Your benefits
Compact design fits in applications with limited space
3-color RGB technology enables universal operation with an extremely wide range of weak contrast combinations
White LED model detects several different marks
Simple teach-in to optimally set transmission color, switching point and surface shine
Very good contrast resolution for detecting print marks, even where the variation between the mark and the background is minimal
Automatic adaptation for high-gloss objects ensures high throughput
Reliable operation for jittering materials
Accurate positioning in rapid production processes
Features
Dimensions (L x W x H): 22 mm x 12 mm x 40 mm
Sensing distance: 12.5 mm
Sensing distance tolerance: ± 2 mm
Light source 1): 2): LED red, green, blue
Light spot size: 1.5 mm x 6.5 mm
Light spot direction 3): vertical
Adjustment: Static 2-point teach-in
1) Average service life of 100,000 h at TA = +25 °C 2) Wave length: 470 nm, 525 nm, 640 nm 3) In relation to long side of housing
Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage VS 1): DC 12 V ... 24 V
Ripple 2): ≤ 5 Vpp
Power consumption 3): < 35 mA
Switching frequency 4): 10 kHz
Response time 5): 50 µs
Switching output voltage: PNP: HIGH = VS- ≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 V
Switching output: PNP
Input, teach-in (ET): PNP:
Teach: U = 10 V ... < UV
Run: U < 2 V
Retention time (ET): 25 ms, non-volatile memory
Connection type: Connector M12, 4-pin
Protection class 6): II
Circuit protection: Output Q short-circuit protected, Interference suppression, VS connections reverse-polarity protected
Enclosure rating: IP 67
Weight: ca. 11 g
Housing material: ABS (plastic)
Output current Imax.: 100 mA
1) Extreme values: 12 V (- 10 %) ... 24 V (+ 20 %). Operation in short-circuit protected network max. 8 A 2) May not exceed or fall short of VS tolerances 3) Without load 4) With light/dark ratio 1:1 5) Signal transit time with resistive load 6) Reference voltage 50 V DC
Ambient data
Ambient temperature: Operation: -10 ... 55 °C
Storage: -20 ... 75 °C
Shock load: According to IEC 60068
