Full Color Photoelectric

Sensors
Full Color Sensors
Contents

Full Color Detection

Photoelectric
Full color recognition sensors differentiate
various colors by emitting pure white light
and then measuring the level of red, blue,
and green in the light that is reflected back.
These measured levels are compared to
values stored in the sensor’s memory. If
the value is within the tolerance limits, the
color is confirmed and the sensor’s output
is triggered. Typical uses of full color
recognition sensors include sorting by
product color, confirming correct color,
color matching, and quality control based
on proper coloration of the finished
product.

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Selection
Guide

Applications

Tubular
Block

Distance
Measurement
(Analog)
Slot & Angle

Fiber Optics

Full Color
Detection

Color Mark
(Contrast)
Detection

Luminescence
(UV) Detection

Optical
Windows

Dimensional
Light Grids

6 Connectors

7 Accessories

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Overview

t Technical
Reference

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Index

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BFS 26K
Photoelectric
Sensors
Color Sensors
Balluff BFS 26K uses pulsed
white light, making it insensitive
to ambient light. The light
reflected from the object is
registered by three different
receivers (red, green, blue) and
then evaluated.
The various light spot geom-
etries of the individual sensors
(round, square or rectangle)
allow even the smallest color
markings to be detected.
With dimensions of just
50x50x17 mm, as well as a
rotatable connector, the BFS
26K fits into tight spots and can
be easily programmed using a
control line or a 2-button teach-
in procedure.
Three channels with electronic
output can be calibrated using
five tolerance levels.
Numerous special functions
such as color scanning, pulse
expansion or blanking input,
provide additional application
flexibility.
Features
- Microprocessor controlled
- Pulsed white light
- Various light spot geometries
- Teach-in and programming
- M12 connector rotatable 270°
- 3 different colors can be
distinguished at the same time
- 5-stage adjustable color
tolerance
- 3 yellow LEDs for switching
state indication
- 3 red LEDs for indicating
tolerance level
Applications
Color sensors are used
throughout the fields of
robotics, automation, quality
assurance and in production
processes.
- Quality assurance checking
- Selecting parts by color
- Detecting different colored
cables and wires
Indicators and Controls
status indicator
channel indicator Wiring Diagrams
toggle button
SET button
tolerance level indicator
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BFS 26K
Color Sensor Full Color
Series BFS 26K Full Color
Type Plastic
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eive
Rec
ter
Emit
Full Color Sensor
3 x PNP Light-on, 20...35 mm Diffuse (50…200 mm Retroreflective) BFS 26K-PS-L01-S115
3 x PNP Light-on, 15…30 mm Diffuse BFS 26K-PS-L02-S115
3 x PNP Light-on, 18…22 mm Diffuse BFS 26K-PS-L03-S115
Supply Voltage UB 12…28 Vdc
Ripple < 10%
Voltage Drop Ud at Ie < 2.4 V
Rated Output Current Ie 100 mA
Current Consumption IO (No Load) < 40 mA @ 24 Vdc
Utilization Category (IEC 60-947-4-1) Output Duty Cycle DC 13
Emitter Light Source White Light LED 400…700 nm
Light Spot Dimensions BFS 26K-PS-L01-…. 4 mm @ 22 mm (Round Light Spot)
BFS 26K-PS-L02-…. 2X2 mm @ 22 mm (Square Light Spot)
BFS 26K-PS-L03-…. 5x1 mm @ 22 mm (Rectangular Light Spot)
+6 mm @ Tolerance 3
Sensing Range Tolerance BFS 26K-PS-L01-….
+5 mm @ Tolerance 3
BFS 26K-PS-L02-….
+2 mm @ Tolerance 3
BFS 26K-PS-L03-….
Ambient Light Immunity (EN 60947-5-2) 10000 Lux
LED’s Output LEDs Channel 1, 2, 3 3 x Yellow LED’s
Output LEDs Tol 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3 x Red LED’s
Supply Voltage Indication Green LED
Switching Frequency 500 Hz
Response Time (On/Off Delay) 1 ms
Power-up Delay 300 ms
External synchronization input Remote Sensor sync input
Other Functions
Key lock Tamper Proof setting
Timing Functions 50 ms
Tolerance Levels 5 Levels (from TOL1 to TOL5)
Operating Temperature Range -100 C to +550 C
Electrical Shock Protection Class 2
Degree of Protection per IEC 60529 IP 67
Short Circuit Protection Yes
Overload Protection Yes
Housing Material Impact Resistant ABS
Sensing Face Material PMMA
Emitter Life Average 100,000 hr with Ta=+250 C
Connection M12 8-pin connector
Recommended Connector C04 AET-00-PB-050M
Weight 40 g
2. External Teach-in setting Color resolution/range diagram
1. Normal mode "factory setting" using "special functions" color resolution
+UB +UB
scan input
scan input > 20 % Remission
external Teach-in > 20 % Remission
confirm
BFS 26K...-L03... BFS 26K...-L01...
0V 0V BFS 26K...-L02...
Disabling input:
> 12 V = buttons disabled
< 3 V = buttons not disabled range
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BFS 27K
Color Sensor

Series BFS 27K Full Color

Photoelectric
BFS 27K Advanced Full
Color Photoelectric Sensor Type Plastic
The BFS 27K advanced full color
photoelectric sensor uses a
pulsed white LED light source and
the latest full color receivers for the
broadest detection of colors. It is
insensitive to ambient light
conditions. The reflected light is
registered by three different
receivers (red, green, blue), and
then evaluated for the correct
level of Chromaticity, or
Chromaticity + Intensity, using
three channels. The BFS 27K can
detect up to three different colors

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at a time. It has ten tolerance
levels, making it ideal for situations
where colors are critical. The Full Color Sensor (Bright Colors)
50x50x25 mm dimensions make 3 x PNP Light-on, 5…45 mm q BFS 27K-PS-L01-S115 Contents
installation simple, even in tight 3 x NPN Light-on, 5…45 mm w BFS 27K-NS-L01-S115
Selection
locations. Full Color Sensor (Dark Colors and Subtle Contrast Changes) Guide
3xPNP, RS485 Remote Set-up+RGB Output, Light-on, 15...25 mm q BFS 27K-PSR-L02-S115
Applications
The BFS 27K simplifies set-up 3xNPN,RS485 Remote Set-up+RGB Output, Light-on, 15...25 mmw BFS 27K-NSR-L02-S115
Tubular
and use with a 4-digit display
and a simple two-button set-up Supply Voltage UB 10…30 Vdc Block
procedure. Complete remote Ripple < 10%
Distance
control is available on the RS485 Voltage Drop Ud at Ie <2V Measurement
serial interface versions. Other Rated Output Current Ie 100 mA (Analog)

advanced features include Current Consumption IO (No Load) < 60 mA @ 24 Vdc Slot & Angle
programmable, pulse stretcher Utilization Category (IEC 60-947-4-1) Output Duty Cycle DC 13
Fiber Optics
time delay up to 40ms for fast Emitter Light Source White Light LED 400…700 nm
Light Spot Dimensions 4 mm @ 20 mm Full Color
targets, key lock to prevent Detection
tampering, and a synchronization Ambient Light Immunity (EN 60947-5-2) 10000 Lux
Output LED’s 3 x Green LED’s Color Mark
input or blanking feature that Display/ LED’s (Contrast)
allows extensive application Output, OR Function LED 1 x Yellow LED Detection
flexibility and a RGB (Red, Blue, Display 4 digit numerical display Luminescence
and Green) value via RS485 Switching Frequency Bright Colors 1500 Hz (UV) Detection
offering millions of color Dark Colors 500 Hz (FAST Mode)/ Optical
combinations and color 100 Hz (NORM Mode) Windows
processing possibilities. Response Time Bright Colors < 335 ms
Dimensional
(On/Off Delay) < 1 ms (FAST Mode), Light Grids
Dark Colors < 5 ms (NORM Mode)
Features Other Functions External Synchronization Input Remote Sensor sync input
– 3 channel color sensor with Key Lock Tamper Proof setting
C (Chromaticity) or C+I Timing Functions 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 ms
(Chromaticity and Intensity) Tolerence Levels 10 Levels (from TOL0 to TOL9)
functions Color Sensing Modes Chromaticity (C) or
– RGB value via RS485 offers Chromaticity + Intensity (C+I)
millions of color combinations Operating Temperature Range -100 C to +550 C
– Wide spectrum white light Electrical Shock Protection Class 2
LED emission improves color
detection
Degree of Protection per IEC 60529
Short Circuit Protection
Overload Protection
IP 67
Yes
Yes
6 Connectors
– 3 independent NPN or PNP
outputs
– RS485 interface used for:
Housing Material
Sensing Face Material
ABS
Glass 7 Accessories
Emitter Life Average 100,000 hr with Ta=+250 C
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- remote set-up
Connection M12 8-pin connector Product
- teaching color Overview
- changing tolerance and timer Recommended Connector C04 AET-00-PB-050M

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settings Weight 100 g
Technical
- chromacity or chromacity q = Number indicates wiring diagrams Reference
and intensity settings
p
See pages 2.152 for diagrams
- RGB output information Part
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BFS 27K
Technical Data Full Color
Wiring Diagrams (C04 AET-00-PB-050M Connector Cable)
PNP
q
Output status LED

Output or LED 4 digit display

NPN
w

SET push-button SEL push-button

Detection Diagrams BFS 27K

Operating Distance According to Target Reflectivity Percentage

White White
90 90
Light Yellow Light Yellow
81 81

72 72

63 63
Target reflectivity %

Target reflectivity %

54 54

45 45

36 36

27 27
Dark Blue Dark Blue
18 18
Black Black
9 9

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Operating distance Operating distance
BFS 27K-_S-L01-S115 BFS 27K-_SR-L02-S115

BFS 27K Color Sensor

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BFS 30M
Color Sensor

Body Style 30 mm Threaded

Photoelectric
BFS 30M Programmable Full
Color Sensor Type Straight optics
Sensing range 30…100 mm
For those full color sensing Recommended operating distance 50 mm
applications where a longer range
and 7 or 15 outputs is desirable, we W
M30x1.50

now offer our new BFS 30M family. NE

Packed in to a M30 tubular housing
you will find a high-powered white
LED, RGB receivers, and the latest in
color-matching circuitry. Through

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the PC-based setup and
configuration software, you will now

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have ability to teach individual
outputs with tolerance levels as tight
as 0.5%, set timing and triggering

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functions, and upload or download
sensor parameters.

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Software, connector cable, and programming
Features: cables must be ordered separately or as a kit. Selection
M16x1 Guide
See accessories on next page.
- Long Range Detection Applications
7 x PNP/NPN Selectable Outputs BFS 30M-USS-L03-OD12
(Up to 100 mm)
15 Hexadecimial (4 Binary Coded) Discrete Outputs BFS 30M-USS-L04-OD12 Tubular
- PC Based Configuration
Block
- RGB Value Display
Supply Voltage Ue 12…30 Vdc
- RS 232 or USB Communications Distance
Ripple <10% Measurement
- Adjustable Illumination Level (Analog)
Rated Output Current Ie <100 mA
(0…100%)
Current Consumption Io (no load) 100 mA Slot & Angle
- Color Only or Color + Luminosity
Emitter Light Source White LED 400…700 nm
Modes Fiber Optics
Tolerance (per color component) 0.5%…50%
- Programmable Tolerance Levels Full Color
Illumination 0…100% Detection
(0.5%…50%)
Light Spot Diameter 10 mm @ 50 mm
- External Trigger (Level, Edge, Color Mark
Power Indicator Green LED (Contrast)
Free Run)
Output Indicator Red LED Detection
- PNP/NPN Selectable Outputs
Programming Indicator Amber LED Luminescence
LED Switching Frequency 20 kHz (UV) Detection
Response Time (On/Off Delay) <0.33 ms Optical
Outputs Selectable PNP/NPN Windows
Set-up and Monitoring BFS 30M Color Software Dimensional
Communications RS 232C and USB Light Grids

Security Remote Lock/Unlock

Operating Temperature Range -10º C…+55º C
Degree of Protection per IEC 60529 IP 67
Short Circuit Protection Yes
Overload Protection Yes
Housing Material nickel plated brass
Lens Material Glass
Emitter Life 100,000 Hours
Connection M12 12-pin connector
Recommended Connector
Weight
CD 12-AL-22-VB-050M
180 g
6 Connectors

BFS 30M Software

Programming control like you’ve never had before.
7 Accessories

Select your channel, your operating mode and

teach your target. Need to make an adjustment? o Product
Overview

No problem. Easy windows-based interface

screens help you make the changes you need.
Save the parameters for a later date or a second
t Technical
Reference

sensor? Two clicks and you are done. Using the

BFS 30M sensor gives you the highest level of
sensor setup available for a full color sensor.
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Photoelectric
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Accessories &
Technical Data Full Color
Part number Description
BFS Z-IK-01 Color Sensor Kit with software CD, 12-Pin Connector Cable, I/O Box, USB and
RS232 Programming Cables, and RS232 Adapter
BFS Z-SW-30M-01 Color Sensor Software CD
BFS Z-MU-30M-01 Color Sensor I/O Box
CD 12-AL-22-VB-050M 12 Pin Connector Cable – 5 Meters
BKS AD-03-USBA/USBB-01,8 USB Programming Cable
BKS AD-01-RJ11/RJ11-02,1 RS232 Programming Cable
BKS AD-02-RJ11/DB9 RJ11 to DB9 Adapter (for use with RS232 cable)

BFS Z-MU-30M-01 CD 12-AL-22-VB-050M

I/O Box 12-pin connector cable
Included in Kit
Included in Kit

BKS AD-02-RJ11/DB9 BKS AD-01-RJ11/RJ11-02,1 BKS AD-03-USBA/USBB-01,8

RJ11 to DB9 Adapter RS232 Programming Cable USB Programming Cable
Included in Kit Included in Kit Included in Kit

BFS 30M Spot Size vs. Distance BFS 30M-USS-L03-OD12 BFS 30M-USS-L04-OD12
Sensing Distance Spot Size 1 BN + 1 1 BN + 1
2 BU - 2 2 BU - 2
20 mm 5 mm 3 WH SIG1 3 I/O BOX 3 WH SIG1 3 I/O BOX
4 Lt GN SIG2 4 7 OUTPUTS 4 Lt GN SIG2 4 15 OUTPUTS
30 mm 6 mm SENSOR
5 5
SENSOR
5 5
OR SIG3 OR SIG3
40 mm 8 mm 6 GN SIG4 6 6 GN SIG4 6
7 BK SIG5 7 7 BK Not Used 7
50 mm 10 mm 8 YE SIG6 8 8 YE Not Used 8
60 mm 12 mm 9 GY SIG7 9 9 GY Not Used 9
10 RD Not Used 10 10 RD Not Used 10
70 mm 14 mm 11 PK Not Used 11 11 PK Not Used 11
12 VT Not Used 12 12 VT Not Used 12
80 mm 16 mm
TRIGGER 13 TRIGGER 13
90 mm 18 mm TX 14 TX 14
RX 15 RX 15
100 mm 20 mm

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