KTX-WN91142252ZZZZ Contrast Sensors – SICK Sensor

Product Overview

• Model: KTX-WN91142252ZZZZ (KTX Prime Series)
• Light Source: RGB LED (470 nm, 525 nm, 625 nm)
• Sensing Distance: 13 mm (± 5 mm tolerance)
• Switching Frequency: High-speed 50 kHz
• Output Type: NPN (Light/dark switching)
• Connection: M12 male connector, 5-pin
• Housing Material: Rugged VISTAL® plastic
• Enclosure Rating: IP67 for harsh industrial environments

Product Description

The SICK 1078067, part of the advanced KTX Prime series, is a high-performance contrast sensor designed for demanding industrial automation tasks. Utilizing SICK’s proprietary TwinEye-Technology®, this sensor offers a significantly improved depth of field and a high sensing distance tolerance of ± 5 mm, ensuring stable detection even on fluctuating or glossy materials. Its integrated RGB LED light source automatically selects the optimum emitted light color to maximize contrast between the mark and the background.

Equipped with a 7-segment display and easy-to-use navigation buttons, the KTX Prime allows for intuitive commissioning and real-time process monitoring. The sensor delivers an impressive 50 kHz switching frequency and a low jitter of 5 µs, making it ideal for high-speed packaging and printing lines where precision is paramount. With multiple teach-in modes—including 1-point, 2-point, dynamic, and auto mode—the 1078067 provides maximum flexibility for various application requirements. Its durable VISTAL® housing and IP67 rating ensure long-term reliability in environments exposed to moisture and dust.

Key Performance Features

• TwinEye-Technology: Enhanced contrast detection on high-gloss materials and increased sensing distance tolerance.
• High-Speed Processing: 50 kHz switching frequency and 10 µs response time for rapid production cycles.
• Flexible Teach-In: Supports 1-point, 2-point, dynamic, and automatic teach-in modes for fast setup.
• Integrated Display: 7-segment LED display provides clear visual feedback and simplified parameter adjustment.
• Automated Light Selection: The RGB LED automatically optimizes light color (Red, Green, or Blue) to ensure the highest contrast resolution.
• Robust Construction: VISTAL® housing provides high mechanical stability and chemical resistance.

Ideal Applications

• Packaging Industry: Accurate detection of print marks on film, foil, and high-gloss packaging materials.
• Printing & Labeling: Precise positioning of labels and synchronization of cutting or folding processes.
• Food & Beverage: Reliable mark detection on rotating tubes, pouches, and beverage cartons.
• Quality Control: Sorting and inspecting materials based on subtle contrast or color differences.
• Material Handling: Control of roll changes and splice detection in continuous web processes.

Features

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

Mechanics/electronics

• 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⁾ 1-point teach-in (color mode): 16 kHz.
• ⁶⁾ Signal transit time with resistive load.
• ⁷⁾ 1-point teach-in (color mode): 30 µs.
• ⁸⁾ 1-point teach-in (color mode): 15 µs.
• ⁹⁾ Total current of all Outputs.

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