Precise color and contrast detection for challenging applications
The QCM50 sensor precisely verifies slight variations in target color at all distances within the sensing range (from 18 mm to 150 mm, depending on the model). The white LED allows the QCM50 to detect a wide variety of targets—including dark, multicolored, and reflective surfaces—that are challenging to traditional sensors. Color sensitivity is adjustable to meet the application’s tolerance requirements.
The versatile color sensor is available in:
- Long-range models (up to 150 mm),
- Small spot models (4 x 4 mm spot at 40 mm) for very small targets like registration marks or specific colors on a varied background, and
- An anti-glare model to reliably differentiate reflective surfaces such as packaging tape or foil.
Reliable Performance in Harsh Environments
The QCM50 sensor features a rugged metal housing rated IP67 and IP69 for reliable, low-maintenance operation in harsh, washdown conditions.
The QCM50 color sensor verifies the color of automotive trim.
The QCM50 color sensor verifies the presence and color of tablets in a blister pack.
Intuitive configuration and monitoring
The QCM50 is easy to program and troubleshoot using the onboard buttons and large integrated backlit display, which provides more intuitive, visual confirmation of sensor settings compared to traditional alphanumeric displays. The sensor can also be configured and monitored remotely via IO-Link. With IO-Link, users can visualize Red, Green, and Blue and total light intensity values of each target, for extremely fine color differentiation.
The QCM50 sensor can be configured using two different modes: color mode and best fit mode. In color mode, the sensor is configured to validate a taught color within a specified tolerance. In best fit mode, the sensor intelligently matches the target to the closest taught color, for applications where the sensor should always provide an output indicating the closest color match, regardless of small color variations.
Faster changeover with fewer devices
Depending on the model, the QCM50 color sensor can store up to 12 different colors in onboard memory to verify a diverse spectrum of product colors with a single device, saving hardware and maintenance costs. Once configured, the QCM50 sensor automatically matches all colors simultaneously, with no reprogramming required between batches, for faster changeover and less downtime.
- Product differentiation
- Color verification, including confirmation of correct shade
- Automotive component inspections verifying color and material
- Distinguishing between polished and non-polished metal surfaces
- Detecting clear or translucent film on a reflective background, and other applications with mixed materials and minimal color differences
- Lid or label inspection
The QCM50 detects the presence of brown tape on a brown box.
QCM50 Color Sensor
The QCM50 high-performance color sensor provides reliable color verification across the entire range of the sensor, even in extremely challenging color- and contrast-based applications.
Models
| Models | Feature | Teach Mode | Range (mm) | Spot Size (mm) | Outputs | Stored Colors | Connection |
| QCM50-K3D25-Q8-5 | Anti-Glare | Color, Best Fit | 18 to 32 | 6 x 6 at 25 | 3 Discrete | 7 | Integral 5-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
| QCM50-K1D40-Q8-4* | Small Spot | Color | 18 to 60 | 4 x 4 at 40 | 1 Discrete | 1 | Integral 4-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
| QCM50-K3D40-Q8-5 | Color, Best Fit | 3 Discrete | 7 | Integral 5-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
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| QCM50-K5D40-Q8-8 | Color, Best Fit | 5 Discrete | 12 | Integral 8-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
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| QCM50-K1D60-Q8-4* | Long Range | Color | 20 to 150 | 8 x 8 at 60 | 1 Discrete | 1 | Integral 4-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
| QCM50-K3D60-Q8-5 | Color, Best Fit | 3 Discrete | 7 | Integral 5-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
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| QCM50-K5D60-Q8-8 | Color, Best Fit | 5 Discrete | 12 | Integral 8-pin M12/ Euro-style quick disconnect |
* Remote teach mode available.