Contrast Sensors – SICK

Description:
SICK Contrast Sensors are high-speed opto-electronic sensors designed for detecting printed or control marks in packaging and printing machines. They can sense minute grayscale or color contrasts on matte, shiny, or transparent surfaces, ensuring precise positioning, counting, and registration. Multiple device types with different contrast resolution methods and teach-in options are available for flexible industrial applications.

Key Features / Specifications

Sensing Principle: Optical contrast detection
Detection Target: Print marks, control marks, registration marks
Surface Types: Matte, shiny, transparent, foils, paper, films
Contrast Resolution: High, capable of detecting minimal grayscale differences
Response Time: High-speed, suitable for fast-moving production lines
Teach-In Options: Manual or automatic teach-in for target detection
Output Type: PNP / NPN, NO / NC
Power Supply: 10–30 V DC
Housing Material: Plastic / Metal (model dependent)
Protection Class: IP65 / IP67
Mounting: Compact and flexible installation
Operating Temperature: –10 °C to +55 °C (typical)