CS81-N3612 Color Sensors – SICK Sensor

Name: CS81-N3612 Color Sensors - SICK Sensor - INOSAKI
SKU: SICK-1028229
Price: 892.50 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 892.50

Optimize your color detection with the SICK CS81-N3612 (1028229). Features a 60mm sensing distance, RGB LED technology, and NPN output for high-speed industrial sorting.

SKU SICK-1028229 Category SICK CS8

Product Overview

Model Name: CS81-N3612
Part Number: 1028229
Sensor Type: High-performance color sensor
Light Source: RGB LED (Red, Green, Blue)
Sensing Distance: 60 mm (from front edge of lens)
Output Type: 1 x NPN (Switching output)
Connection: M12 male connector, 5-pin (rotatable up to 90°)
Housing Material: Rugged zinc die-cast

Product Description

The SICK CS81-N3612 is a high-performance color sensor from the renowned CS8 series, specifically designed for demanding industrial automation tasks. Utilizing a sophisticated RGB LED light source, the sensor identifies and stores one specific color through a simple static 1-point teach-in process. With a substantial sensing distance of 60 mm and a large 13 mm x 13 mm light spot, it offers exceptional reliability even when detecting objects at varying distances or with textured surfaces.

Engineered for speed and precision, the CS81-N3612 provides an adjustable switching frequency of up to 6 kHz, enabling it to keep pace with the fastest production lines. The device features a robust IP67-rated metal housing with two interchangeable light exits, ensuring flexible installation in tight or harsh environments. Its intuitive bar graph display provides real-time feedback on color correlation and detection quality, allowing operators to monitor process reliability at a glance. Whether used for sorting, packaging control, or component verification, this sensor delivers the “Sensor Intelligence” required for consistent and high-quality industrial output.

Key Performance Features

High-Speed Processing: Adjustable switching frequencies of 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 6 kHz for rapid response times as low as 85 µs.
Precision Optics: Large 13 mm x 13 mm light spot for stable detection of larger surface areas or textured materials.
Visual Feedback: Integrated green bar graph display shows the degree of color correspondence for easy monitoring and setup.
Robust Build: Metal zinc die-cast housing with IP67 enclosure rating for durability in industrial environments.
Flexible Integration: Features a rotatable M12 connector and dual interchangeable light exits (front or side).

Ideal Applications

Packaging Industry: Verification of correct labels, logos, or tax stamps on products.
Quality Control: Sorting components based on color nuances in automotive or electronics assembly.
Material Handling: Identifying colored containers or pallets for automated routing.
Printing: Monitoring color-coded registration marks to ensure precise cutting or alignment.
Automated Sorting: Distinguishing between different product variants on high-speed conveyors.
For a visual demonstration of how these color sensors are set up in industrial environments, you may find this SICK Color Sensor Tutorial helpful.
This video demonstrates the setup and operation of SICK color sensors, which is directly relevant to understanding how to configure the teach-in and tolerance settings for the 1028229 model.

Features

Dimensions (W x H x D)	30.4 mm x 80 mm x 53 mm
Sensing distance	60 mm ¹⁾
Sensing distance tolerance	± 9 mm
Housing design (light emission)	Rectangular
Light source	LED, RGB ²⁾
Wave length	640 nm, 525 nm, 470 nm
Light spot size	13 mm x 13 mm
Adjustment	Teach-in button
Teach-in mode	Static 1-point teach-in

¹⁾ From front edge of lens.
²⁾ Average service life: 100,000 h at T_U = +25 °C.

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	10 V DC … 30 V DC ¹⁾
Ripple	< 5 V_pp ²⁾
Current consumption	< 120 mA ³⁾
Switching frequency	1 kHz ⁴⁾ 3 kHz 6 kHz Adjustable
Response time	500 µs, 160 µs, 85 µs ⁵⁾
Switching output	NPN
Switching output (voltage)	NPN: HIGH = approx. V_S / LOW ≤ 2 V
Output (channel)	1 color
Output current I_max.	< 100 mA ⁶⁾
Input, teach-in (ET)	NPN Teach: U < 2 V Run: U = 10 V … < U_V
Input, blanking input (AT)	NPN Blanked: U < 2 V Free-running: U > 10 V … < Uv ⁷⁾
Retention time (ET)	25 ms, non-volatile memory
Time delay	Deactivation delay 20 ms, shiftable
Connection type	Male connector M12, 5-pin
Protection class	II ⁸⁾
Circuit protection	U_V connections, reverse polarity protected Output Q short-circuit protected Interference pulse suppression
Enclosure rating	IP67
Weight	400 g
Housing material	Metal, zinc diecast

¹⁾ Limit values when operated 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⁾ Consumption count Q1 / Q2.
⁷⁾ AT > 200 µs.
⁸⁾ Reference voltage DC 32 V.