Optimize production with the SICK KTM-WN1A182V (1062148) Contrast Sensor. High-speed 15kHz detection, RGB LED technology, and IP69K-rated stainless steel housing.

SKU SICK-1062148 Category SICK KTM Prime

Product Description

Product Overview

Part Number: 1062148
Model Name: KTM-WN1A182V (KTM Prime series)
Sensing Distance: 11 mm (± 3 mm tolerance)
Light Source: RGB LED (470 nm, 525 nm, 625 nm)
Output Type: NPN (Light/dark switching)
Connection: 0.2m cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin
Housing Material: Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Switching Frequency: 15 kHz for high-speed mark detection
Enclosure Rating: IP67, IP69K (Washdown compatible)

Product Description

The SICK KTM-WN1A182V (part number 1062148) is a high-performance miniature contrast sensor engineered for precision in demanding industrial environments. As part of the KTM Prime series, this sensor utilizes advanced RGB LED technology to detect even the smallest contrasts and grayscale variations between marks and backgrounds. Its compact stainless steel housing is specifically designed for space-critical applications where hygiene is paramount, boasting an IP69K rating that withstands rigorous high-pressure washdown cycles.

Equipped with a vertical light spot and a 15 kHz switching frequency, the KTM-WN1A182V ensures reliable registration at extremely high production speeds. The device features a user-friendly 2-point teach-in process, allowing for quick setup either statically or dynamically during operation. Its rugged metal construction and resistance to chemicals make it an ideal choice for the food and beverage industry, particularly for detecting print marks on shiny or transparent foils. This sensor combines the speed of larger registration scanners with a miniature footprint, providing a cost-effective and space-saving solution for modern automated packaging lines and printing machinery.

Key Performance Features

High-Speed Processing: 15 kHz switching frequency and 35 µs response time for rapid machine cycles.
Three-Color RGB LED: Automatically selects the best light color (Red, Green, Blue) to maximize contrast between mark and background.
Hygienic Design: Durable stainless steel housing with IP69K protection for use in washdown and food-grade zones.
Flexible Teach-in: Simple 2-point static or dynamic teach-in via the button on the housing or external cable.
Compact Dimensions: Miniature 15.25 mm x 48.6 mm x 22.2 mm footprint fits into tight machine spaces.
High Grayscale Resolution: Capable of detecting minute differences on matte, shiny, or transparent surfaces.

Ideal Applications

Packaging Industry: Precision detection of print marks on flexible packaging, tubes, and labels.
Food and Beverage: Registration mark sensing in hygienic zones requiring frequent high-pressure cleaning.
Printing Machinery: Splice detection and alignment monitoring on high-speed web presses.
Pharmaceuticals: Verifying the presence of labels and safety seals on medical containers.
Consumer Goods: Positioning and orientation of small parts or tubes based on color or contrast marks.

Features

Dimensions (W x H x D)	15.25 mm x 48.6 mm x 22.2 mm
Sensing distance	11 mm
Sensing distance tolerance	± 3 mm
Housing design (light emission)	Small, stainless steel
Light source	LED, RGB ¹⁾
Wave length	470 nm, 525 nm, 625 nm
Light emission	Long side of housing
Light spot size	1.5 mm x 6.5 mm
Light spot direction	Vertical ²⁾
Receiving filters	None
Adjustment	Teach-in button
Teach-in mode	2-point teach-in static/dynamic + proximity to mark ET: Teach-in dynamic

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

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	12 V DC … 24 V DC ¹⁾
Ripple	≤ 5 V_pp ²⁾
Current consumption	< 50 mA ³⁾
Switching frequency	15 kHz ⁴⁾
Response time	35 µs ⁵⁾
Jitter	15 µs
Switching output	NPN
Switching output (voltage)	NPN: HIGH = approx. U_V/ LOW ≤ 2 V
Switching mode	Light/dark switching
Output current I_max.	50 mA ⁶⁾
Input, dynamic teach-in (ET)	NPN: Teach: U < 2 V NPN: Run: U_V – 2 V or open
Retention time (ET)	28 ms, non-volatile memory
Time delay	None
Connection type	Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 0.2 m
Protection class	III
Circuit protection	U_V connections, reverse polarity protected Output Q short-circuit protected Interference pulse suppression
Enclosure rating	IP69K
Weight	40 g
Housing material	Metal, ABS
Optics material	Plastic, PMMA
Indication	LED indicator green: power on LED indicator, yellow: Status switching output Q

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.