Sign up for the latest offers, products and more...

Sick KTS and KTX contrast sensors

25th April 2017

Faster, smaller, easier; otherwise nothing has changed.

For 65 years SICK have provided the world's best contrast and registration sensors. They continue to do so with KTS & KTX, the next generation of contrast sensors with TwinEye™ technology. Even more reliable detection of registration and contrast marks on high gloss and fluttering materials. More communication possibilities with IO-Link and instant feedback with new visualisation display. Contrast and colour detection in one device. The KTS & KTX will help you solve more applications in a simple way.

Just launched - the KTS/KTX family of contrast sensors, delivering a powerful next-generation technology that breaks new ground in reliability, accuracy and versatility for print, labelling, converting and packaging applications.

• Smart sensor functions:
• Enhanced sensing: Custom intelligence and performance for contrast and color detection
• Efficient communication: IO-Link and additional integrated functions such as sensor configuration or sensor visualization
• Diagnostics: Access to process, service, and analysis data
• Smart tasks: Configuration management for quick and easy format change
  
  
• High-precision RGB LED:
• Excellent color mixture
• Clearly visible and precise light spot
• More precision, higher resolution and improved depth of field
  
  
• TwinEye technology®:
• Reliable detection and process stability, even with high-gloss and fluttering materials and materials with minor contrast differences
• Wide depth of field range
• Increased sensing range tolerance (± 5 mm)
  
  
• Color mode:
• Combination of contrast and color sensor technology
• Detection of difficult marks with very low contrast or very low color differences using special color mode
• More flexibility, more application possibilities for the sensor usage
  
  
• Special versions:
• "High Precision" with 70 kHz switching frequency and 3 μs jitter
• "High Sensitivity" with increased grayscale resolution