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- Page 1 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensors ColorSight Series 9000 User Manual Introduction This manual explains how to install, adjust, and program ColorSight Series 9000 photoelectric sensors...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Table of Contents General Specifications ........Summary of ColorSight Features . -
Page 3: General Specifications
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor General Specifications 2m cable 42QA--G5LE--A2 5-pin DC micro 42QA--G5LE--D5 5-pin DC mini 42QA--G5LE--N5 Sensing Mode Fixed Focus Sensing Distance 27mm (with A--B #60--2694 fiber optic cable) Spot Size 5mm (with A--B # 60--2694 fiber optic cable) nominal Transmitting LED Tri-color red, green, blue Color Discrimination Operating Mode... -
Page 4: Summary Of Colorsight Features
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Summary of ColorSight Features Single color detection with adjustable precision settings Local and remote self teach operation Color only and color plus intensity operating modes Single and averaging sampling rates ... -
Page 5: User Interface
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor User Interface Using an instrument screwdriver, open the top cover of the sensor to gain access to the user interface panel. This panel contains a pushbutton, 8-turn knob, 6 dip-switches, and LED indicators for configuring and viewing the sensor’s operation and status. -
Page 6: Dip-Switches
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Dip-Switches A bank of 6 dip-switches are provided for configuring various operating modes and parameters available with ColorSight. These are defined in the table below and explained in further detail in the Configuration section on page 10. -
Page 7: Mounting The Sensor
Mounting the Sensor Securely mount the sensor on a firm, stable, surface or support using one of the many mounting brackets available from Allen-Bradley. The sensor is supplied with hardware kit #129--130 which contains a plastic mounting nut, lock washer, 2 M5 x 0.8 x 53 screws and nuts. -
Page 8: Installing The Fiber Optic Cables
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Installing the Fiber Optic Cables ColorSight has been optimized to work with the Allen-Bradley #60--2694 Fiber Optic Assembly. Other cables may be used also, but with a possible reduction in performance. Ensure that the fiber optic cable is installed with the emitter end in the source side of the sensor (left entry when viewed from the sensor front face) and the receiver end in the receive side of the sensor. -
Page 9: Aligning The Fiber Optic Cable Head (A--B #60--2694)
Wiring the Sensor Models of ColorSight are available in one of three different connection types as identified in the following table. Allen-Bradley recommends the use of the 889 Series of cordsets and patchcords on the quick-disconnect models. All external wiring should conform to the National Electric Code and all applicable local codes. - Page 10 10 ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Wiring Diagrams Cable version wired with PNP outputs Cable version wired with NPN outputs Brown Brown 10--30V DC 10--30V DC White White Teach/Gate Teach/Gate Orange Diagnostic Orange Diagnostic Load Load Black Sensor Black Sensor Load Load...
- Page 11 ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor 2. Color Plus Intensity which measures the absolute RGB values. The selection of one of these modes is made by toggling dip switch S4. For most applications, the Color Only mode will be suitable. When minute changes in target color must be recognized the Color Plus Intensity mode should be used.
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Page 12: Dimensions
12 ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor 12. Sequence the target in and out of the sensors field of view to ensure proper color discrimination. It may be necessary to adjust the 8-turn knob to a higher setting to provide a higher degree of color discrimination. -
Page 13: Accessories
ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Accessories Description Catalog Number 1.8m (6ft) mini QD 889N- F5AF- 6F Cordset 2m (6.5ft) micro QD 889D- F5AC- 2 Cordset Swivel/Tilt Bracket 60- 2439 360_ Rotation Mounting 60- 2513 Bracket Universal Mounting 60- 2421 Assembly Universal Mounting Assembly (for Fiber... -
Page 14: A), November
14 ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Terms and Definitions Average Mode A mode of operation, which takes multiple samples of the target being sensed. A typical application using this mode would be the color discrimination of textured materials such as textiles and lumber. Color Only Mode A mode of operation found in some color recognition sensors in which the target color is determined by measuring the hue and chroma attributes... - Page 15 ColorSight Series 9000 PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor Troubleshooting Green LED does not Ensure power is connected to the sensor. illuminate Target cannot be Ensure fiber optic cables are securely learned seated in sensor cavity. Ensure emitter (blue) side of fiber optic cable is inserted in the emitter cavity (blue).
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