KTS-WB41141142ZZZZ Contrast Sensors – SICK Sensor

$ 161.00

Optimize production with the SICK KTS Core 1218200 contrast sensor. Features RGB LED technology, 25 kHz switching frequency, and 13mm sensing range for precise mark detection.

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Product Overview

Model Name: KTS-WB41141142ZZZZ
Part Number: 1218200
Product Family: KTS Core (Contrast Sensors)
Detection Method: High-precision contrast detection using RGB LED technology.
Sensing Distance: 13 mm (± 3 mm tolerance).
Light Source: RGB LED (470 nm, 525 nm, 625 nm) with automatic light selection.
Switching Output: Push-pull (PNP and NPN compatible).
Housing Material: VISTAL® (High-strength glass-fiber reinforced plastic).
Connection: Male connector M12, 4-pin.

Product Description

The SICK 1218200 (KTS-WB41141142ZZZZ) is a high-performance KTS Core contrast sensor engineered for superior reliability in industrial automation. This “Easy Teach” device is designed to handle demanding contrast detection tasks by utilizing advanced RGB LED technology. The sensor automatically evaluates and selects the optimal emitted light color (red, green, or blue) to maximize the contrast between a mark and its background, ensuring stable detection even on shiny or fluttering materials.

With a compact and robust VISTAL® housing, the 1218200 fits into tight installation spaces while providing exceptional mechanical stability. It operates with a high switching frequency of 25 kHz and a rapid response time of 20 µs, making it ideal for high-speed production lines. The intuitive 2-point teach-in process allows for quick setup, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance. This sensor represents a cost-effective yet powerful solution for standard applications that require precise mark positioning and material differentiation without compromising on speed or accuracy.

Key Performance Features

High-Speed Processing: 25 kHz switching frequency and 20 µs response time for rapid detection.
Dynamic RGB Selection: Automatically chooses the best light color to differentiate between marks and backgrounds.
Easy Teach-In: Simple 2-point static teach-in procedure for fast and user-friendly commissioning.
Robust Housing: Durable VISTAL® casing provides high chemical and mechanical resistance.
Environmental Protection: IP67 enclosure rating, suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Push-Pull Output: Flexible output stage supports both PNP and NPN configurations for universal compatibility.

Ideal Applications

Packaging Industry: Detecting print marks on foils, labels, and cardboard for precise cutting or folding.
Labeling Machines: High-speed alignment and placement of labels on bottles and containers.
Printing Industry: Monitoring registration marks and controlling web-fed printing processes.
Material Handling: Sorting and positioning of products based on color or contrast variations.
Food and Beverage: Detecting packaging marks on high-speed filling and sealing lines.

Features

Special applications	Standard
Device type	Easy Teach
Dimensions (W x H x D)	26 mm x 62 mm x 47.5 mm
Sensing distance	13 mm
Sensing distance tolerance	± 3 mm
Housing design (light emission)	Middle
Light source	LED, RGB ¹⁾
Wave length	470 nm, 525 nm, 625 nm
Light emission	Long side of housing
Light spot size	1.2 mm x 3.9 mm
Light spot direction	Vertical ²⁾
Receiving filters	None
Teach-in mode	2-point teach-in
Output function	Light/dark switching
Delay time	–
Special features	–
Delivery status	2-point teach-in
Parameter presettings	None

¹⁾ Average service life: 100,000 h at T_U = +25 °C.
²⁾ In relation to long side of housing.

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	10.8 V DC … 28.8 V DC ¹⁾
Ripple	≤ 5 V_pp ²⁾
Current consumption	< 100 mA ³⁾
Switching frequency	25 kHz ⁴⁾
Response time	20 µs ⁵⁾
Jitter	10 µs
Switching output	Push-pull: PNP/NPN
Switching output (voltage)	Push-pull: PNP/NPN HIGH = V_S – 3 V / LOW ≤ 3 V
Output current I_max.	100 mA ⁶⁾
Input, teach-in (ET)	Teach: U = 10 V … < V_S
Retention time (ET)	35 ms, non-volatile memory
Connection type	Male connector M12, 4-pin
Protection class	III
Circuit protection	U_V connections, reverse polarity protected Output Q short-circuit protected Interference pulse suppression
Enclosure rating	IP67
Weight	68 g
Housing material	Plastic, VISTAL®
Optics material	Plastic, COP

¹⁾ Limit values: DC 12 V (–10 %) … DC 24 V (+20 %). Operation in short-circuit protected network max. 8 A.
²⁾ May not exceed or fall below U_v tolerances.
³⁾ Without load.
⁴⁾ With light/dark ratio 1:1.
⁵⁾ Signal transit time with resistive load.
⁶⁾ Total current of all Outputs.