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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Dimensioned drawing 12 - 30 V 13mm 15 kHz Easy to adjust through display of the signal strength on the device Simple sensitivity adjustment with multiturn potentiometer RGB transmitter with selectable detection color ...
KRT18BM Technical data Notes Observe intended use! Optical data Scanning range 13mm ± 3mm This product is not a safety sensor Light source LEDs (red, green, blue) and is not intended as personnel Light spot dimensions 1mm x 4mm (at a distance of 13 mm) protection.
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Part number code K R T 1 8 B M . H 2 / G 6 T - M 1 2 Operating principle Contrast sensor Series 18B series Light source Multicolor RGB Light spot orientation Horizontal (transverse)
KRT18BM Order guide The sensors listed here are preferred types; current information at Leuze website. Order code Part no. Features Light spot orientation vertical (lengthwise), antivalent push-pull outputs KRT18BM.V2/G6T-M12 50131246 Selectable additional function: light/dark switching Light spot orientation horizontal (transverse), antivalent push-pull outputs KRT18BM.H2/G6T-M12...
KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Adjusting the switching threshold The sensitivity of contrast sensor KRT18B is set via the multiturn potentiometer. Turning the spindle clockwise increases the sensitivity of the sensor. Turning the spindle counterclockwise reduces the sensitivity of the The signal on the bar graph is increased.
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KRT18BM Multiturn potentiometer A removable operating button is plugged into the multiturn potentiometer at the factory. The setting of the contrast sensor can thereby be performed manually without the need for a tool. If this is not desired, the operating button can be pulled off. A screw- driver is then needed for the setting.
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor L/D – Light/dark switching Press the C button longer than 12s. Release the button. To change the setting again, push the button again for longer than 12 s and release. LED on = > 12s OUT1 (Pin 4):...
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KRT18BM Sensor adjustments via the IN input (Pin 5) Signal level LOW 2V Signal level HIGH (U -2V) Setting the detection color Transmitter color RED Switch to HIGH t = 20 ... 80 ms Transmitter color GREEN Switch to...
KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Dimensioned drawing 12 - 30 V 13mm 15 kHz RGB transmitter Maximum packing quality through short response time Automatic luster suppression Multiple teach modes in one device Indicator diodes Teach buttons Display of the special functions...
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KRT18BM Technical data Notes Observe intended use! Optical data Scanning range 13mm ± 3mm This product is not a safety sensor Light source LEDs (red, green, blue) and is not intended as personnel Light spot dimensions 1mm x 4mm (at a distance of 13 mm) protection.
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Part number code K R T 1 8 B M . H 3 / G 6 X - M 1 2 Operating principle Contrast sensor Series 18B series Light source Multicolor RGB Light spot orientation Horizontal (transverse)
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KRT18BM Order guide The sensors listed here are preferred types; current information at Leuze website. Order code Part no. Features Light spot orientation vertical (lengthwise), KRT18BM.V3/G6X-M12 50131248 selectable additional function: light/dark switching Light spot orientation horizontal (transverse), KRT18BM.H3/G6X-M12 50131249 selectable additional function: light/dark switching...
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Sensor setting via teach button Static 2-point teach Suitable for manual positioning of the marks. Position the background. Press the B button (background) Position the mark. Briefly press the M button (mark) for 2 … 7s and release.
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KRT18BM Fine tuning the switching threshold The KRT18B… contrast sensor enables fine adjustment of the switching threshold to optimally adapt the sensor to the applica- tion. The fine adjustment should be performed only after a teach-in. – Briefly pressing the ’...
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Dimensioned drawing 15 15 32,5 32,5 17 17 M /4deep /4deep 12 - 30 V 13mm 15 kHz 22 kHz Easy to adjust through display of the signal strength on the device 12 12 x1 x1 ...
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Vertical (lengthwise) or horizontal (transverse) The product may only be put into operation by competent persons. Timing Only use the product in accor- Switching frequency speed models KRT18BM…S…: 22kHz dance with its intended use. other models: 15kHz Response time speed models KRT18BM…S…:...
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Part number code K R T 1 8 B M . H S 5 / L 6 T - M 1 2 Operating principle Contrast sensor Series 18B series Light source Multicolor RGB Light spot orientation...
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KRT18BM Order guide The sensors listed here are preferred types; current information at Leuze website. Order code Part no. Features Light spot orientation vertical (lengthwise), KRT18BM.V5/L6T-M12 50130950 selectable additional function: switching threshold near mark, light/dark switching Light spot orientation horizontal (transverse), KRT18BM.H5/L6T-M12...
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Sensor setting via teach button Static 2-point teach Suitable for manual positioning of the marks. Position the background. Press the B button (background) Position the mark. Briefly press the M button (mark) for 2 … 7s and release.
KRT18BM Signal strength indicator The detection reliability can easily be monitored and optimized via the bar graph display integrated in the device. High signal (e.g., bright background): LED Q1 off: > 12s > 12s L / D Low signal (e.g., dark mark): LED Q1 on: >...
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Enabling/disabling additional functions Press the button assigned to the additional Release the button. To change the setting again, push the button function for longer than 12 s. again for longer than 12 s and release. > 12s >...
KRT18BM IO-Link interface Contrast sensor KRT18B… is equipped with an IO-Link interface. Furthermore, the sensor can easily, quickly and, thereby, eco- nomically be configured and diagnostic information read out. With a small amount of effort, the sensor can also be integrated in the control.
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KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Mark counter Contrast sensor KRT18B… has an internal mark counter. This counts the switching events and can be freely read out and reset. This function enables a simple validation of the process. Overview of the most important configuration options via IO-Link...
KRT18BM Diagnostic data The process reliability can be read out in the diagnostic data following a teach-in. This information refers only to the two taught values for mark and background. For very inhomogeneous detection objects, the true process reliability may deviate from the displayed value.
KRT18BM Multicolor contrast sensor Sensor adjustments via the IN input (Pin 5) In addition to configuring via IO-Link, many sensor functions can also be configured via the teach input. Signal level LOW 2V Signal level HIGH (U -2V)
KRT18BM Tracking function Activating the tracking function HIGH t = 620 ... 680 ms Deactivating the tracking function HIGH t = 720 ... 780 ms Locking teach buttons via the IN input (Pin 5) A static HIGH signal ( 20ms) at the IN input (Pin 5) locks all operational controls on the sensor if required, such that no manual operation is possible (e.g., protec-...
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