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KTM

Small, simple, fast, rugged

The fast and powerful KTM contrast sensors in the miniature housing impress with universal and space-saving use in a variety of applications. Stainless steel variants for harsh environments and laser variants with a sensing distance of up to 250 mm round out the product range.

KTS Core Color

Contrast and color detection made easy

The KTS Core Color combines two functions in one sensor, namely the detection of contrast and color differences. With the new KTS Core Color, SICK is now also offering an entry-level contrast sensor that not only does not show any weaknesses with contrast differences, but with color detection as well – it is simple, reliable, and powerful.

KTS Prime Gap Detection

To detect even the smallest gaps

If the smallest gaps between two objects have to be reliably detected, the KTS Gap Detection is the perfect solution. No matter whether you require impact-to-impact detection or the inspection of cut edges: the new KTS sensor solution from SICK reliably detects any gap, no matter how small.

KTS Prime, KTX Prime

Innovative and high-performance combination of contrast and color sensors

Outstanding performance for a wide range of applications. The KTS and KTX Prime contrast sensors detect even hard-to-detect objects with very small differences in contrast and color. They are easy to operate, feature diagnostic functions, flexible format change and much more.

KTS Core

Universal contrast and color detection in a modern housing

KTS Core – high process stability and minimization of downtime in universal applications. The sensors enable stable and exact position detection of contrast differences. The practical display and flexible sensor settings ensure easy operation.

KTS Prime, KTX Prime

Reliable contrast detection, even at large distances

The KTS Prime and KTX Prime with large sensing distances master contrast detection in demanding applications with large distances to objects of up to 150 mm.

KTL180

Safe object detection at high machine speeds

KTL180 contrast sensors are ideal for detecting contrasts where installation space is limited and machine processes are fast. Fast format changes are no problem for the sensors thanks to the integrated job storage. Together with the extensive fiber optics portfolio from SICK, they are simply unbeatable.

KTM

Small, simple, fast, rugged

The fast and powerful KTM contrast sensors in the miniature housing impress with universal and space-saving use in a variety of applications. Stainless steel variants for harsh environments and laser variants with a sensing distance of up to 250 mm round out the product range.

KTS Core Color

Contrast and color detection made easy

The KTS Core Color combines two functions in one sensor, namely the detection of contrast and color differences. With the new KTS Core Color, SICK is now also offering an entry-level contrast sensor that not only does not show any weaknesses with contrast differences, but with color detection as well – it is simple, reliable, and powerful.

KTM Prime

KTM Prime

  • High grayscale resolution
  • Very large dynamic range means reliable detection of contrasts on glossy materials
  • Static and dynamic teach-in in a single variant
  • Switching frequency: Up to 15 kHz
  • Sensing distance: 12.5 mm for RGB and white LED, up to 250 mm as laser variant
  • IO-Link interface
KTS Prime

KTS Prime

  • TwinEye-Technology for increased depth of field and sensing distance tolerance
  • 50 kHz switching frequency and 5 μs jitter
  • Large dynamic range means reliable detection of contrasts on glossy materials
  • 7-segment display
  • Color mode
  • Assembly feedback
  • IO-Link and automation functions
  • Flexible sensor setting thanks to various sensor parameters
KTM Core

KTM Core

  • Small, tried-and tested housing
  • High grayscale resolution
  • Very large dynamic range means reliable detection of contrasts on glossy materials
  • Switching frequency: 10 kHz
  • White light
KT8

KT8

  • Laser version offers sensing distances of 30 mm to 800 mm
  • Very small and precise laser light spot (Class II)
  • Fast switching frequency of 17 kHz
  • Detection reliability displayed in the bar graph display
  • CAN interface version for parameter setup, diagnostics and function selection
  • Very precise light spot
KTX Prime

KTX Prime

  • TwinEye-Technology for increased depth of field and sensing distance tolerance
  • 50 kHz switching frequency and 5 μs jitter
  • Large dynamic range means reliable detection of contrasts on glossy materials
  • 7-segment display
  • Color mode
  • Assembly feedback
  • IO-Link and automation functions
  • Flexible sensor setting thanks to various sensor parameters
KTL180

KTL180

  • 31.2 kHz switching frequency at a response time of 16 µs
  • High dynamic range
  • Multi-functional 7-segment display
  • Job save for easy format change
  • 1-point, 2-point and dynamic teach-in
  • Master-slave function
  • A wide range of different fibers
KTS Core

KTS Core

  • White LED or RGB LED
  • High gray line resolution
  • Very large dynamic range means reliable detection of contrasts on glossy materials
  • 25 kHz switching frequency
  • Display for easy sensor adjustment
  • 2-point and dynamic teach-in
  • Manual switching threshold adjustment
  • Light/dark switching
RS10

RS10

  • The register is controlled with individual thresholds
  • Unique housing: one screw mounting
  • Tight dual-sensor mounting ability
  • Detects 1-18 marks of different colors
  • Easy teach-in via button

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