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Overview & Technical Specifications

According to the official SICK datasheet, here are the key features:

• Device type: Easy‑Teach contrast sensor

• Dimensions: 26 × 62 × 47.5 mm

• Sensing distance: up to 13 mm (± 3 mm)

• Light source: RGB LED (wavelengths 470 / 525 / 625 nm)

• Spot size: ~1.2 × 3.9 mm

• Switch output: Push-pull PNP/NPN, up to 100 mA

• Supply voltage: 10.8–28.8 V DC (ripple ≤ 5 Vpp)

• Switching frequency: up to 25 kHz

• Response time: 20 µs

• Ingress protection: IP67, housing in VISTAL®, weight ~68 g

• Operating temp range: –20 °C to +60 °C

• Connectors: 4‑pin M12

• MTTFD: 291 years (reliability estimate)

Typical Applications

• Detecting very small print marks or contrast marks on packaging, labels, and web materials

• Suitable for automated production and printing lines, ensuring precise edge or mark detection

LX-111-P Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

LX-101-Z  Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

LX-101-P Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

LX-101 Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH is a German company that produces a wide range of industrial sensors, including print mark sensors. A print mark sensor is a type of sensor that is used to detect a printed mark on a moving surface, such as a label on a conveyor belt. The sensor can detect the position of the mark and provide information to a control system for further processing.

Pepperl+Fuchs offers several different types of print mark sensors, including ultrasonic sensors, photoelectric sensors, and laser sensors. These sensors can be used in a variety of applications, such as in the printing industry for detecting the position of labels on packaging or in the automotive industry for detecting the position of printed symbols on parts.The contrast sensor series DK10, DK2X, DKE2X and DK3X have an extreme robust and IP67 tight industrial standard housing with eight M5 metal

reinforced inserts for sensor mounting. The lenses are made of high grade glass. All sensors offer different light spot shapes and orientations and

have powerful push-pull outputs (NPN/PNP/push-pull).

The DK10 sensor series offers laser and LED light sources, a manual sensitivity adjustment and high sensing ranges up to 800 mm.

The DK20/DK21/DKE2X standard contrast sensor series offers a very good contrast recognition and are available in extreme robust stainlesssteel

housings (DKE).

The DK31/DK34/DK35 sensor series is designed for cutting edge contrast recognition at highest sensitivity level.

The series DK20/DK34 offer a static Teach-In, the DK21/DKE21/DK31/DK35 series offer a dynamic Teach-In.

SENSOR WITH RGB LED EMISSION AND PLASTIC HOUSING
• High resolution and RGB LED emission with automatic colour selection • Very fast switching frequency and low response time • Easy sensor setting by means of two pushbuttons Mark/Bkgd • Sturdy plastic housing with standard dimensions and fixing holes

TL50 contrast sensor line offers the best solution for all the applications where a cost reduction is requested, without compromising the excellent detection performances. The optimised optics of these sensors, the RGB LED emission with automatic colour selection and the very fine resolution, allow the detection of the weakest contrast of colours or grayscale between mark and background, or between different objects or surfaces. The high resolution is not a limit for the detection speed, reaching 33 ms response time and 15 kHz switching frequency. Thanks to only two pushbuttons 'Mark' and 'Bkgd' for the different signals acquisition, the automatic threshold setting is very easy and accurate. TL50 sensors can find typical applications on packaging machinery for food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical goods, for the detection of print registration marks, labels or other references on plastic films or packages, even on transparent material. Thanks to the compact dimensions and multiple fixing holes with metallic inserts present in standard positions, the sturdy ABS plastic housing is fully compatible and can replace the most of traditional contrast sensors, also offering an appreciable cost reduction. The special PMMA plastic lens, fixable either in axial or lateral position, is suitable for the sensor use in the food industry, where the presence of glass parts must be avoided. 

LX-111-P Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

LX-111-P-Z Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor auLX-111-P Color Mark Sensor, LX-111-P Print Mark Sensor, Panasonic (formerly Sunx) digital RGB color/mark sensor features red-green-blue light source for true color sensing - PNP version sensor automatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.tomatically chooses the best color for mark sensing mode.

The TLµ series offers the most reliable and innovative solutions for all detection applications of register marks and other neutral or coloured references. The microprocessor-based setting can be either ‘Teach-in’ using two push-buttons or ‘Remote’ by cable with the possibility of rapidly memorising and recalling 4 different formats. The setting can also be dynamic and completely automatic in the models with the ‘Auto-Set’ function. The LED emission can be red/green with automatic selection, or white offering the possibility of operating on all contrasts, also amongst same-coloured objects and backgrounds, presenting different surface treatments or workings. Models with interchangeable 9 mm or 18 mm lenses are available; 22, 28 and 50 mm lenses are supplied as accessories. Moreover many different fibre-optic models are available. The output is NPN or PNP according to the model, but is always selectable by means of an internal switch; an analog output proportional to the received light is also present.

A color mark sensor is a type of sensor that is used to detect and differentiate between different colors on a surface. It is commonly used in manufacturing, packaging, and printing applications, where it is important to detect and locate color-coded objects or labels.

Color mark sensors work by emitting light onto the surface being scanned and measuring the reflected light. The sensor can then determine the color of the surface based on the wavelength of the reflected light. Some color mark sensors use RGB (red, green, blue) LED technology to emit light of different colors, allowing for even more precise color detection.

Color mark sensors are often used in conjunction with other types of sensors, such as registration mark sensors, to ensure accurate positioning and detection of color-coded objects. They can be integrated into automated systems to provide real-time feedback and control over manufacturing or packaging processes.

Overall, color mark sensors are an important tool for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a variety of industrial applications. Their ability to quickly and accurately detect and differentiate between colors can help to improve production speeds, reduce errors, and increase overall quality control.\

SICK KT5W is a series of contrast sensors manufactured by SICK AG, a German company that produces a wide range of industrial automation solutions. The KT5W series of contrast sensors are designed to detect contrast differences between a mark and background on a surface, which makes them ideal for detecting printed marks on labels or packaging.

The SICK KT5W series includes several models with different sensing distances, light sources, and output types, allowing them to be used in a variety of applications. These sensors feature a compact design and can be easily installed on production lines. They also have a high switching frequency, which makes them suitable for high-speed applications.

In addition to the KT5W series, SICK also offers a wide range of other sensors, including photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, and safety sensors

Specifications & Datasheet Highlights

• Manufacturer: SICK AG

• Type: KTS‑WS41141142ZZZZ easy-teach contrast sensor

• Sensing distance: up to 13 mm (0.512″) ± 3 mm 

• Light source: RGB LED, with light/dark switching via dark-on/light‑on

• Teach-in: Manual 2-point teach-in using pushbutton; bar‑graph feedback and keylock feature available 

• Output: Configurable NPN or PNP transistor, 100 mA, 10.8–30 V DC 

• Light spot: 1.2 × 3.9 mm, vertical, long‑side housing emission 

• Connection: M12 4‑pin connector; IP67 rated 

• Housing: Plastic, dimensions approximately 26 × 62 × 47.5 mm

SICK KT5W is a series of contrast sensors manufactured by SICK AG, a German company that produces a wide range of industrial automation solutions. The KT5W series of contrast sensors are designed to detect contrast differences between a mark and background on a surface, which makes them ideal for detecting printed marks on labels or packaging.

The SICK KT5W series includes several models with different sensing distances, light sources, and output types, allowing them to be used in a variety of applications. These sensors feature a compact design and can be easily installed on production lines. They also have a high switching frequency, which makes them suitable for high-speed applications.

In addition to the KT5W series, SICK also offers a wide range of other sensors, including photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, and safety sensors