KT8L-P3656 Contrast Sensors – SICK Sensor

Name: KT8L-P3656 Contrast Sensors - SICK Sensor - INOSAKI
SKU: SICK-1041262
Price: 1035.25 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 1,035.25

The SICK KT8L-P3656 (1041262) is a high-performance laser contrast sensor featuring a 150mm sensing range and PNP output. Ideal for precise print mark detection.

SKU SICK-1041262 Category SICK KT8

Product Overview

Model Name: KT8L-P3656
Part Number: 1041262
Sensing Distance: 150 mm
Light Source: Laser, red (655 nm), Class 2
Light Spot Size: Ø 0.3 mm (at 150 mm distance)
Output Type: PNP (Light/dark switching)
Connection: M12 male connector, 5-pin
Housing Material: Durable metal (Zinc die-cast)

Product Description

The SICK KT8L-P3656 (1041262) is a premium KT8 series laser contrast sensor designed for demanding industrial automation tasks that require extreme precision at long ranges. Utilizing a Class 2 red laser light source, it generates a highly concentrated 0.3 mm circular light spot, allowing it to detect the smallest print marks and contrast differences even from a distance of 150 mm.

This sensor is engineered for high-speed performance, featuring a rapid response time of 30 µs and a switching frequency of up to 17 kHz. Its robust metal housing and IP67 rating ensure reliable operation in harsh environments. The device simplifies setup through versatile teach-in modes, including static 2-point and dynamic (min/max) teach-in via a dedicated button or control wire. The integrated bargraph display provides real-time feedback on signal strength, facilitating easy alignment and process monitoring. By combining laser accuracy with long-range sensing capabilities, the KT8L-P3656 offers a superior solution for detecting subtle contrast variations on varied materials and glossy surfaces.

Key Performance Features

Laser Precision: Class 2 laser technology provides a tiny, well-defined light spot for pinpoint accuracy on small marks.
Extended Range: Exceptional sensing distance of 150 mm, significantly higher than standard contrast sensors.
High-Speed Processing: 17 kHz switching frequency ensures reliability on fast-moving production lines.
Intuitive Feedback: Features a 10-segment bargraph display to visualize contrast quality and signal strength.
Flexible Setup: Static and dynamic teach-in options allow for quick adaptation to different material types and colors.
Automatic Adjustment: Capable of fine-tuning thresholds automatically to compensate for changing ambient conditions.

Ideal Applications

Packaging Industry: Detecting small registration or print marks on high-speed packaging foils.
Printing Industry: Monitoring web positioning and alignment of intricate graphic designs.
Electronics Manufacturing: Accurate positioning of small components or PCB markings.
Food and Beverage: Sorting and detecting labels on glossy or reflective containers.
Logistics: Reliable detection of marks on parcels or pallets from a greater distance to avoid mechanical interference.

Features

Dimensions (W x H x D)	30.4 mm x 53 mm x 80 mm
Sensing distance	150 mm ¹⁾
Housing design (light emission)	Large
Light source	Laser, red ²⁾
Laser class	II (EN 60825-1:2014), IEC 60825-1:2014
Wave length	655 nm
Light emission	Long side of housing
Light spot size	Ø 0.3 mm ³⁾
Light spot direction	Round
Operating distance	30 mm … 800 mm ⁴⁾
Adjustment	Teach-in button
Teach-in mode	Static 2-point teach-in Dynamic teach-in (min/max)
Function	Automatic drift correction

¹⁾ From front edge of lens.
²⁾ Average service life: 50,000 h at T_U = +25 °C.
³⁾ At focal point = sensing distance 150 mm.
⁴⁾ With respect to black-white contrast 6 % / 90 %.

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	10 V DC … 30 V DC ¹⁾
Ripple	≤ 5 V_pp ²⁾
Current consumption	< 80 mA ³⁾
Switching frequency	17 kHz ⁴⁾
Response time	30 µs ⁵⁾
Jitter	< 15 µs
Switching output	PNP
Switching output (voltage)	PNP: HIGH = U_V ≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 V
Analog output	0.3 mA … 20 mA
Output current I_max.	100 mA
Input, teach-in (ET)	PNP Teach: U = 10 V … < U_V Run: U < 2 V
Retention time (ET)	25 ms, non-volatile memory
Time delay	20 ms, adjustable
Connection type	Male connector M12, 5-pin
Protection class	II ⁶⁾
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
Optics material	Glass

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⁾ Reference voltage DC 50 V.