adccommunitymod (AutomationDirect) asked a question.

Visual sensors

Created Date: September 27,2007

Created By: clasentech

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Can anyone recommend a sensor that is good for detecting color that has a discrete output for interface to a PLC? For instance, I want to detect red vs. brown and respond based on feedback from the sensor. Thanks.


  • adccommunitymod (AutomationDirect)

    Created Date: September 27,2007

    Created by: clasentech

    Can anyone recommend a sensor that is good for detecting color that has a discrete output for interface to a PLC? For instance, I want to detect red vs. brown and respond based on feedback from the sensor.

    Thanks.

  • adccommunitymod (AutomationDirect)

    Created Date: September 28,2007

    Created by: a agnone

    Both Keyence and Banner have excellent sensors for this.

  • adccommunitymod (AutomationDirect)

    Created Date: October 04,2007

    Created by: shoupdaddy

    I 've done exactly what your looking for. I use the Banner R58 Expert. It has the teach setup to accomplish exactly what your looking for. I can set it up to detect orange on red, tan on yellow. The Banner web site has all the specs. The sell for about $ 240.00.