Spectro3 Fiocl

SPECTRO-3 Series • True Color Sensors Data Sheet SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
SPECTRO Series
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
- Big working range: typ. 1 mm ... 500 mm
(depends on the fiber optics used and attachment optics)
- Big assortment of fiber optics available (reflected light or
transmitted light operation)
- Up to 31 colors can be stored
- RS232 interface (USB adapter is available)
- Super-bright white-light LED, modulated (AC-/DC-/PULSE-
operation or OFF for luminous objects can be switched)
- Color detection, contrast detection, and gray scale detection
- Insensitive to outside light
- Brightness correction can be activated
- Switching frequency up to 35 kHz
- Several TEACH functions (via PC, PLC, or push button)
- Various evaluation algorithms can be activated
- “BEST HIT“ mode (“human color assessment“)
- Switching state display by means of 5 yellow LEDs
- Temperature compensated in climatic cabinet
- Averaging can be activated (from 1 up to over 32000 values)
- Color control of luminous objects (LEDs, halogen lamps, displays, ...)
- 3-color filter detector (true color detector: “human color perception“)
Design
Product name: Accessories: (cf pages 20-21)
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL Fiber optics

(incl. software SPECTRO3-Scope) Attachment optics
FL-34 (mounting flange)
Fiber optics adaptor WFL-34 (mounting flange)
for connection of
fiber optics of LWL Series
(cf. separate data sheet)
Mounting
Mounting possibility
possibility
Sturdy aluminum housing,

anodized in blue
4-pole fem. connector Binder Series 707

(RS232 interface)
LED display: Connecting cable:
Switching state indication cab-las4/PC or
by means of 5 yellow LEDs cab-las4/USB
TEACH button 8-pole fem. connector Binder Series 712

(external teaching (connection to PLC)
via input IN0)
Connecting cable:
cab-las8/SPS
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Technische
Technical Data
Daten
Mo d e l S P E C T R O- 3 - F IO- C L
s up e r-b ri g ht whi te li g ht L E D , mo d ula te d

L i g ht s o urc e
A C -, D C - o r P UL S E -mo d e (o r OF F i n c a s e o f s e lf-i llumi na ti ng o b je c ts ), c a n b e s wi tc he d und e r Wi nd o ws ®
typ . Ø 0 .2 mm ... Ø 2 0 mm
S i ze o f li g ht s p o t
d e p e nd s o n the fi b e r o p ti c s us e d (c f. c a ta lo g LWL S e ri e s ) a s we ll a s o n a tta c hme nt o p ti c s us e d
re fle x li g ht o p e ra ti o n:
- wi th re fle x li g ht fi b e r o p ti c s : typ . 1 mm ... 2 5 mm (d e p e nd s o n the fi b e r o p ti c s us e d )
- wi th a tta c hme nt o p ti c s : typ . 5 mm ... 3 0 0 mm (d e p e nd s o n the a tta c hme nt o p ti c s us e d )
Ob je c t d i s ta nc e tra ns mi tte d li g ht o p e ra ti o n:
- wi th tra ns mi tte d li g ht fi b e r o p ti c s : typ . 1 0 mm ... 5 0 0 mm (d e p e nd s o n the fi b e r o p ti c s us e d )
- i n a d d i ti o n wi th a tta c hme nt o p ti c s K L -1 : typ . 1 0 mm ... 1 0 0 0 mm
- i n a d d ti ti o n wi th a tta c hme nt o p ti c s K L -9 0 : typ . 1 0 mm ... 1 0 0 0 mm
Re p ro d uc i b i li ty i n the X , Y c o lo r ra ng e e a c h 1 d i g i t a t 1 2 -b i t A /D c o nve rs i o n
3 -c o lo r fi lte r d e te c to r (TRUE C OL OR d e te c to r, “huma n c o lo r p e rc e p ti o n“),

Re c e i ve r
c o lo r fi lte r c urve s a c c . to C IE 1 9 3 1
L E D o p e ra ti o n c a n b e s wi tc he d und e r Wi nd o ws ® b y me a ns o f P C s o ftwa re S P E C TRO3 -S c o p e :

A C o p e ra ti o n: typ . up to 2 0 k Hz (d e p e nd s o n the g a i n s e t: A MP 1 ... A MP 8 )
A C -/D C -/P UL S E -o p e ra ti o n
D C o p e ra ti o n: typ . up to 3 5 k Hz
P UL S E o p e ra ti o n: typ . up to 5 k Hz
A mb i e nt li g ht up to 5 0 0 0 L ux (i n A C -mo d e a nd P UL S E -mo d e )
E nc lo s ure ra ti ng IP 5 4
C urre nt c o ns ump ti o n < 1 6 0 mA
Inte rfa c e RS 2 3 2 , p a ra me te ri s a b le und e r Wi nd o ws ®
c o nne c ti o n to P L C : 8 -p o le fe m. c o nne c to r (B i nd e r S e ri e s 7 1 2 )
Typ e o f c o nne c to r
c o nne c ti o n to P C : 4 -p o le fe m. c o nne c to r (B i nd e r S e ri e s 7 0 7 )
to P L C : c a b -la s 8 /S P S o r c a b -la s 8 /S P S -w
C o nne c ti ng c a b le s to P C /RS 2 3 2 i nte rfa c e : c a b -la s 4 /P C o r c a b -la s 4 /P C -w
to P C /US B i nte rfa c e :o r c a b -la s 4 /US B o r c a b -la s 4 /US B -w
Ho us i ng ma te ri a l a lumi num, a no d i ze d i n b lue
Ho us i ng d i me ns i o ns L xWxH a p p ro x. 6 5 mm x 6 5 mm x 3 6 mm (i nc l. fi b e r o p ti c s a d a p te r)
Op e ra ti ng te mp e ra ture ra ng e - 2 0 ° C ... + 5 5 ° C
Sto ra g e te mp e ra ture ra ng e - 2 0 ° C ... + 8 5 ° C
P uls e le ng the ni ng a d jus ta b le und e r Wi nd o ws ® 0 m s ... 1 0 0 m s
Ma x. s wi tc hi ng c urre nt 1 0 0 mA , s ho rt c i rc ui t p ro o f
S wi tc hi ng fre q ue nc y ma x. 3 5 k Hz (d e p e nd s o n the numb e r o f te a c h-c o lo rs a nd a ve ra g i ng va lue )
OUT 0 ... OUT 4 , d i g i ta l (0 V /+Ub ), s ho rt-c i rc ui t p ro te c te d , 1 0 0 mA ma x. s wi tc hi ng c urre nt

Outp uts
np n, p np -o utp ut a va i la b le (b ri g ht-, d a rk -s wi tc hi ng c a n b e s wi tc he d o ve r)
A ve ra g i ng o ve r 3 2 7 6 8 va lue s ma x.
Vo lta g e s up p ly +2 4 V D C (± 1 0 %), re ve rs e d p o la ri ty p ro te c te d , o ve rc urre nt p ro te c te d
S wi tc hi ng s ta te i nd i c a ti o n vi s ua li za ti o n b y me a ns o f 5 ye llo w L E D s
C o lo r me mo ry c a p a c i ty no n-vo la ti le E E P ROM wi th p a ra me te r s e ts fo r 3 1 c o lo rs ma x.
TE A C H b utto n fo r e xte rna l te a c hi ng o f c o lo r re fe re nc e va lue s vi a i np ut IN0
Te mp e ra ture d ri ft X ,Y ∆ X /∆ T; ∆ Y/∆ T typ . 0 ,2 d i g i ts /°C (< 0 ,0 1 % / °C )
A d jus tme nt o f g a i n vi a s te p -s wi tc h: 8 s te p s (A MP 1 ... A MP 8 ), a d jus ta b le und e r Wi nd o ws ®
E M C te s t a c c . to D IN E N 6 0 9 4 7 -5 -2

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Dimensions
All dimension in mm

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Connector Assignment
Connection to PLC:
Pin: Color: Assignment:
1 white GND (0V)

Connecting cable to PLC:
2 brown +24VDC (±10%)
cab-las8/SPS
3 green IN0
4 yellow OUT0
5 grey OUT1
6 pink OUT2
Connecting cable to PLC:
7 blue OUT3
cab-las8/SPS-w
8 red OUT4
Connecting cable:
cab-las8/SPS-(length)
cab-las8/SPS-w-(length) (angle type, 90°)
(Standard length 2m)
Connection to PC:
Pin: Assignment:
1 +24VDC (+Ub, OUT)

2 GND (0V)
3 RxD
4 TxD
Connecting cable:
cab-las4/PC-(length)
cab-las4/PC-w-(length) (angle type, 90°)
alternatively:
Connecting cable (incl. driver software):
cab-las4/USB-(length) Connecting cable to PC (RS232 interface):
cab-las4/USB-w-(length) (angle type 90°) cab-las4/PC
Connecting cable to PC (USB interface):

cab-las4/USB (incl. driver software)

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Measuring Principle
Measuring principle of the color sensors of SPECTRO-3 series:
The SPECTRO-3 provides highly flexible signal acquisition. For example, the sensor can be operated in alternating-light mode
(AC mode), which makes the sensor insensitive to extraneous light. It also can be set to constant-light mode (DC mode), which
makes the sensor extremely fast and allows a scan-frequency of up to 35 kHz.
An OFF function turns off the integrated light source at the sensor and changes to DC operation. The sensor then can detect so-
called "self-luminous objects". In PULSE operation extremely dark surfaces can be reliably detected. With the stepless
adjustment of the integrated light source and the selectable gain of the receiver signal the sensor can be set to almost any
surface or any "self-luminous object".
When the integrated light source of the SPECTRO-3 color sensor is activated, the sensor detects the radiation that is diffusely
reflected from the object. As a light source the SPECTRO-3 color sensor uses a white-light LED with adjustable transmitter power.
An integrated 3-fold receiver for the red, green, and blue content of the light that is reflected from the object, or the light that is
emitted by a "self-luminous object", is used as a receiver. As mentioned above, a special feature here is that the gain of the
receiver can be set in 8 steps. This makes it possible to optimally adjust the sensor to almost any surface and to different "self-
luminous objects".
The SPECTRO-3 color sensor can be "taught" up to 31 colors. For each of these taught colors it is possible to set tolerances.
In X/Y INT or s/i M mode these tolerances form a color cylinder in space. In X/Y/INT or s/i/M mode the tolerances form a color
sphere in space. Color evaluation according to s/i M is based on the lab calculation method. All modes can be used in
combination with several operating modes such as "FIRST HIT" and "BEST HIT". Raw data are represented with 12 bit resolution.
Color detection either operates continuously or is started through an external PLC trigger signal. The respective detected color
either is provided as a binary code at the 5 digital outputs or can be sent directly to the outputs, if only up to 5 colors are to be
detected. At the same time the detected color code is visualised by means of 5 LEDs at the housing of the SPECTRO-3. [Please
note: Visualisation by means of LEDs not available with SPECTRO-3-…-JR types.]
With a TEACH button at the sensor housing the color sensor can be taught up to 31 colors. For this purpose the corresponding
evaluation mode must be set with the software. The TEACH button is connected in parallel to the input IN0 (green wire at cable
cab-las8/SPS). [Please note: TEACH button not available with SPECTRO-3-…-JR types.]
Parameters and measurement values can be exchanged between a PC and the SPECTRO-3 color sensor through the serial
RS232 interface. All the parameters for color detection also can be saved to the non-volatile EEPROM of the SPECTRO-3 color
sensor through this serial RS232 interface. When parameterisation is finished, the color sensor continues to operate with the
current parameters in STAND-ALONE mode without a PC.
The sensors of the SPECTRO-3 series can be calibrated (white-light balancing). Balancing can be performed to any white
surface. A ColorCheckerTM table with 24 color fields is available as an alternative.
Visualization
Visualization of the color code:
The color code is visualised by way of 5 yellow LEDs at the housing of the SPECTRO-3 color sensor. At the same time in the binary
mode (OUT BINARY) the color code indicated on the LED display is output as 5-bit binary information at the digital outputs OUT0 to
OUT4 of the 8-pin SPECTRO-3/PLC socket.
The SPECTRO-3 color sensor is able to process a maximum of 31 colors (color code 0 ... 30) in accordance with the corresponding
rows in the COLOR TEACH TABLE. An "error" respectively a "not detected color" is displayed by the lighting of all LED (OUT0 ... OUT4
digital outputs are set to HIGH-level).
In the DIRECT mode (OUT DIRECT HI or OUT DIRECT LO) the maximum numbers of colors to be taught is 5 (color no. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4).
If DIRECT HI is activated, the specially digital output is set to HI, while the other 4 are set to LO. If the current color does not correspond
with any of the teach-in colors, all digital outputs are set to LOW (no LED is lighting).
If DIRECT LO is activated, the specially digital output is set to LO, while the other 4 are set to HI. If the current color does not correspond
with any of the teach-in colors, all digital outputs are set to HIGH (all LED are lighting).

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LED Display
LED display:
The color code is visualized by means of 5 yellow 0 1 2

LEDs at the housing of the color sensor. At the same
time the color code indicated at the LED display is
output as 5-bit binary information at the digital
outputs OUT0 ... OUT4 of the 8-pole PLC connector.
3 4 5
In the DIRECT mode the maximum number of color
codes to be taught is 5. These 5 color codes can be
directly output at the 5 digital outputs. The respective
detected color code is displayed by means of the 5
yellow LEDs at the color sensor housing.
6 7 8
9 10 11
12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19 20
21 22 23
OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
24 25 26
27 28 29
1 2 4 8 16
30 Error or
„not detected“

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Parameterization
Windows® user interface:

The color sensor is parameterized under Windows® with the SPECTRO3-Scope software. The Windows® user interface facilitates the
teach-in process at the color sensor and supports the operator in the task of adjustment and commissioning of the color sensor.
Under Windows® representation of the color value on a PC in numeric form and in a color chart, and representation of RGB values in a time
chart. In addition the current RGB values are displayed as a bar chart.
The RS232 interface (tab PARA1 or PARA2) is used for setting parameters such as:
- POWER MODE: Light power of the LED

- LED MODE: Triggering of the internal light source
- GAIN: Used for setting the gain of the receiver
- AVERAGE: Averaging over a maximum of 32768 values
- INTEGRAL: This function field is used to set the number of scan values (measurement values) over which the
raw signal measured at the receiver is summed up. This integral function allows the reliable
detection even of extremely weak signals
- MAXCOL-No.: Number of colors to be checked
- OUTMODE: Triggering of the digital outputs
- INTLIM: Minimum intensity required for color evaluation
- EVALUATION MODE: Various evaluation modes to choose from (FIRST HIT, BEST HIT, MIN DIST, COL5)
- CALCULATION MODE: There are 2 methods of teaching a color. The CALCULATION MODE X/Y/INT (or s/i/M) uses a color
sphere in space with radius TOL. Contrary to this, the CALCULATION MODE X/Y INT (or s/i M) uses a
color cylinder in space with radius CTO or siTO and with height ITO or M.
- EXTEACH: In all the evaluation modes teaching of a color can be performed externally through IN0 or by means
of the button at the sensor housing [Please note: TEACH button not available with SPECTRO-3-…-JR
types.]
- TRIGGER: Continuous or external or self trigger

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Parameterization
Explanation of general function groups and display elements:
Tab PARA1
Pressing the PARA1 tab opens a window for setting the sensor parameters.
EVALUATION MODE:
This function field serves for setting the evaluation mode at
the SPECTRO-3 color sensor.
FIRST HIT:
The currently measured color
values are compared with the
default values in the TEACH TABLE,
starting with teach-color 0.
If in the row-by-row comparison
the current color values correspond
with the teach-parameters entered in the TEACH TABLE, this first "hit" in
the TEACH TABLE is displayed as a color number (C-No.) and is output at
the digital outputs (OUT0 ... OUT4) according to the settings of the
OUTMODE parameter (see OUTMODE).
If the current color does not correspond with any of the teach-colors, the
color code C-No. = 255 will be set ("error status").
BEST HIT:
The currently measured color
values are compared with the
default values in the TEACH TABLE,
starting with teach-color 0.
If in the row-by-row comparison
the current color values correspond with several of the teach parameters
entered in the color table, the teach parameter that has the shortest x/y
distance from the current color value will be a hit.
This "hit" in the TEACH TABLE is displayed as a color number (C-No.) and
is output at the digital outputs (OUT0 ... OUT4) according to the settings of
the OUTMODE parameter (see OUTMODE).
If the current color does not correspond with any of the teach-in colors, the
color code C-No. = 255 will be set ("error status").
MIN DIST:
The individual teach-in colors
defined in the TEACH TABLE are
present as points in the color triangle,
defined by their (X,Y) value pairs.
When this evaluation mode is set at the sensor, the evaluation algorithm,
starting from the currently measured color value (X,Y), calculates the
distance to the individual teach-in colors in the color triangle. The current
color value (X,Y) is assigned to the teach-in color that is closest in the color
triangle.
It is furthermore checked whether the intensity condition for this color also
is true. If the intensity condition is not true, the second shortest distance
will be checked, etc.
COL5:
In this evaluation mode the rows 0 to 4 in the TEACH TABLE are
evaluated.
Every match of current vector (row number) and teach vector is directly
sent to the corresponding output.

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Parameterization
CALCULATION MODE:
X/Y INT:
The X/Y pairs of the individual red, green, and blue components, and the intensity are used for evaluation.
For X/Y a color tolerance CTO can be set, and for the intensity an INT tolerance ITO can be set. With the
individual tolerances the color is represented as a cylinder in space (see picture below). CTO defines the
diameter of the cylinder, and ITO the height of the cylinder.
s/i M:
The s/i pairs of the individual red, green, and blue components, and M are calculated for evaluation. This
calculation method follows the Lab calculation method. For s/i a color tolerance siTO can be set, and for
the intensity an M tolerance MTO can be set. With the individual tolerances the color is represented as a
cylinder in space (see picture below). siTO defines the diameter of the cylinder, and MTO the height of the
cylinder.
X/Y/INT:
For evaluation, X, Y, and INT are calculated from the individual red, green, and blue components. These
three values define a point in three-dimensional space. The tolerance value that is entered defines a
sphere in space with radius TOL (see picture below).
s/i/M:
For evaluation, s, i, and M are calculated from the individual red, green, and blue components following the
Lab calculation method. These three values define a point in three-dimensional space. The tolerance value
that is entered defines a sphere in space with radius TOL (see picture below).
INT, M CALCULATION
MODE:
X/Y/INT
s/i/M TOL
(sphere radius)
P (X, Y, INT)
P (s, i, M)
Y, i
(0.5 x cylinder height) ITO

X, s CTO (cylinder radius)
MTO siTO
CALCULATION
MODE:
X/Y INT
s/i M

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Parameterization
POWER MODE:
In this function field the operating mode of automatic power correction at the transmitter unit (transmitter
LED) can be set.
STATIC: The transmitter power is constantly kept at the value set with the POWER [pm] slider
(recommended operation mode). The POWER can be set with the slider or by entering a value in the edit-
box. A value of 1000 means full intensity at the transmitter unit, a value of 0 sets the lowest intensity at the
transmitter.
DYNAMIC: The LED transmitter power is dynamically controlled in accordance with the amount of radiation
that is diffusely reflected from the object. By using the intensities measured at the receivers the automatic
control circuit attempts to adjust the transmitter power in such a way that the dynamic range, which is
determined by DYN WIN LO and DYN WIN HI, is not exceeded.
LED MODE:
This item serves for setting the control mode for the integrated light source of the sensor.
DC: In this mode the sensor operates extremely fast and reaches a scan frequency of more than 30KHz.
Unfortunately the sensor is somewhat sensitive to extraneous light in DC mode, but if the extraneous light
source does not directly shine into the sensor's receiver, the signal only is influenced to a very small extent.
AC: In this mode the sensor is insensitive to extraneous light, which is achieved by "modulating" the
integrated light source, i.e. by turning the light on and off. The extraneous content in the signal is
determined in off status and is simply subtracted from the on status..
PULSE: In pulse mode the transmitter unit is pulsed, which for a very short time directs a high light
intensity onto the object. Afterwards the transmitter unit must be turned off for a longer time, which
compared to the AC mode reduces the scan frequency approximately by a factor of 5.
OFF: The sensor's internal light source is turned off in DC mode by POWER [pm] = 0, the sensor can be
used for so-called "self-luminous objects". Self-luminous objects are light sources that actively emit light
(LEDs, lamps, etc.). In OFF mode the POWER MODE and POWER cannot be adjusted, and external
teaching with DYN1 is not possible.
AVERAGE:
This function field is used for adjusting the number of scanning values (measurement values) over which
the raw signal measured at the receiver is averaged. A higher AVERAGE default value reduces noise of the
raw signals at the receiver unit and there will be a decrease of the maximal available switching frequency of
the sensor.
MAXCOL-No.:
This function field serves for setting the number of colors to be checked.
In the BINARY mode the maximum number of colors to be checked is 31. In the DIRECT HI or DIRECT LO
mode the maximum number of colors to be checked is 5 (colors no. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4). The numerical value set
here determines the currently possible scanning rate of the color sensor. The less the colors to be
checked, the faster the operation of the sensor.
The numerical value set here refers to the number of rows (starting with row 0) in the TEACH TABLE.
.
OUTMODE:
This group of buttons offers the method of how to control the 5 digital outputs.
BINARY: If in this row-by-row comparison the current color values correspond with the teach-in parameters
entered in the TEACH TABLE, this color in the TEACH TABLE is displayed as a color number (C-No.) and
is sent to the digital outputs (OUT0 ... OUT4) as a bit pattern. The maximum number of colors to be taught
is 31.
DIRECT: In this mode the maximum number of colors to be taught is 5.

If in this row-by-row comparison the current color values correspond with the teach-in parameters entered
in the TEACH TABLE, this color in the TEACH TABLE is displayed as a color number (C-No.) and
is sent direct to the digital outputs (OUT0 ... OUT4).
DIRECT HI: If DIRECT HI is activated, the specially digital output is set to HI. If the current color does not
correspond with any of the teach-in colors, all digital outputs are set to LOW (no LED is lighting)
DIRECT LO: If DIRECT LO is activated, the specially digital output is set to LO, while the other ones are
set to HI. If the current color does not correspond with any of the teach-in colors, all digital outputs are set
to HIGH (all LEDs are lighting).
INTLIM:
This edit box is used for setting an intensity limit. Color evaluation is stopped, if the current intensity INT
arriving at the receiver unit falls below this limit, and ERROR STATE is output.

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Parameterization
TRIGGER:
This function field serves for setting the trigger mode at the sensor. If TRIGGER is not CONT, the TRIG LED shows a
trigger event.
CONT:
Continuous color detection (no trigger event required).
SELF:
By selecting SELF the sensor can be operated in self-trigger mode.
The "free status" must be taught to row 0. With a split optical fibre in transmitted-light operation the free status, for
example, is the uncovered status. In reflected-light operation the free status is the status when there is no part.
Color detection is started when row 0 is no longer detected (self-trigger). After the trigger, i.e. when color 0 is detected
again, the color from the taught colors will be output that was detected most frequently during triggering.
After dropping of the trigger an average over X, Y, INT (or siM) and delta C is output once. The average is determined from
all the color hits, but not from row 0, and can be acquired with RECORD MODE = AUTO TRIGGERED.
EXT1:
Color detection is started through the external trigger input (IN0 pin3 green of cable cab-las8/SPS) or by means of a click
on the TEACH button. A trigger event is recognized as long as +24V is present at the IN0 input (HIGH-active). After the
trigger input goes to LOW again, the state (color no.) that was last detected will be held at the outputs.
EXT2:
Same behaviour as in EXT1 mode, with the difference that an error state (color no. = 255) will be output after the trigger
input goes to LOW again.
EXT3:
Color detection is started through the external trigger input (IN0 Pin3 grn at cable cab-las8/SPS) or by pressing the TEACH
button. After triggering the color from the taught colors will be output that was detected most frequently during triggering.
Furthermore, an average over X, Y, INT (or siM) and delta C is output once.The average is determined from all the color
hits and can be acquired with RECORD MODE = AUTO TRIGGERED.
EXT4:
Same behaviour as in CONT. However, in contrast to CONT in this mode the transmitter source will be switched off if no
trigger event (IN0 or TEACH button) is given.
EXTTEACH:
In all the evaluation modes teaching of a color can be performed externally through IN0 or by means of the button at the
sensor housing.
OFF: The external TEACH feature is deactivated.
ON: Through IN0 or by way of the button at the sensor housing, the sensor can be taught up to 31 colors.
STAT1:
In static power mode, a color is taught to position 0 in the TEACH TABLE.
The POWER MODE is automatically set to STATIC. A fixed transmitter poser must be set with the POWER slider.
When the button at the sensor housing is pressed, or after a positive signal (+24V) at input IN0, the current color is taught
to row 0.
DYN1:
In dynamic power mode, a color is taught to position 0 in the TEACH TABLE, and evaluation is then performed statically.
The POWER MODE is automatically set to STATIC. When the button at the sensor housing is pressed, or after a positive
signal (+24V) at input IN0, the transmitter power is set such that the sensor is in the dynamic range, which is defined by
DYN WIN LO and DYN WIN HI. The current color is then taught to position 0 in the TEACH TABLE.
The sensor then continues to operate statically with the established POWER value.
The taught color is stored only in the RAM and not in the EEPROM of the sensor.
ATTENTION!
If EVALUATION MODE = FIRST HIT, the rows up to MAXCOL-No. are filled with the same teach values with
EXTEACH = ON, STAT1 and DYN1

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Parameterization
Tab PARA2:
A click on PARA2 opens a view where colors in the TEACH TABLE can be assigned to certain groups, and
for each color and the error status an explicit HOLD time can be set.
COLOR GROUPS:
It is possible to form color groups in evaluation modes FIRST HIT, BEST HIT, and MIN DIST. This means
that in a special table the individual rows are assigned to a group.
HOLD in [ms]:
The sensor operates with minimum scanning times in the magnitude of less than 100μs. This is why most
of the PLCs that are connected to the digital outputs have difficulties with the safe detection of the resulting
short switching state changes. Entering values in the table provides pulse lengthening at the digital outputs
of the sensor system up to 100 ms. Each individual row can be assigned its own HOLD time.
Tab TEACH TABLE:

A click on the TEACH TABLE tab opens a view where colors can be taught to the TEACH TABLE.
The TEACH TABLE is organized in rows, i.e. the individual parameters for the teach-in colors are arranged
side by side in the respective row.
The sensor is able to check up to 31 teach-in colors. The number of the respective teach-in color is given
in the left column of the table.
Only the green rows are used for evaluation in the sensor. The number of rows to be inspected is set with
MAXCOL-No.

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Parameterization
The following panel will be displayed after a

click on TEACH MEAN VAL.
The Teach Panel can be used in every

EVALUATION and CALCULATION MODE. The
explanation herein uses the EVALUATION
MODE=BEST HIT and the CALCULATION
MODE=X/Y INT.
Data are automatically gathered from the

sensor and displayed.
A click on the CAPTURE button enters a
parameter frame in the table.
The COUNTER display field shown how many
frames have already been recorded.
The last frames that were entered in the table
can be deleted again by pressing UNDO.
RESET TABLE sets the whole table back to 0.
After every activation of CAPTURE, UNDO, or
RESET TABLE, the mean values for the
individual parameters are calculated
automatically and are displayed in the mean
value table.
Furthermore, a maximum color deviation d(X/Y)
and a maximum intensity deviation dINT for the
average values will be formed.
A click on the button TEACH REC VAL (teach

recorded values) opens a panel on the right
side which, after a click on the START button,
starts to record data and display them in the
three graphs.
This function is useful if the material to be

detected cannot be directly placed in front of
the sensor, for example because it is
transported on a conveyor belt that cannot be
stopped or cannot be exactly stopped at the
position required for teaching.
After some time, area centres will become

apparent that can be assumed to be the
objects to be taught. The screenshot below
shows 5 of these positions.

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Parameterization
Tab TABLE ATTRIBUTES:

A click on TABLE ATTRIBUTES opens a panel where the row color in which the individual tolerance circuits
are represented can be individually chosen or these can be automatically replaced by the color detected by
the system. Furthermore, designations for the individual rows can be entered in the SPECIFICATION table.
These designations are saved on the PC's hard disk and can be loaded again, if necessary
Tab RECORDER:
The SPECTRO3-Scope software features a data recorder that allows the saving of RED, GREEN, BLUE,
X, Y, INT, C-No: and TEMP. The recorded file is saved to the hard disk of the PC and can then be evaluated
with a spreadsheet program.
The file that is created has eight columns and as many rows as data frames were recorded.
A row is structured as follows: Date and time, RED, GREEN, BLUE, X, Y, INT, C-No:, TEMP.
Tab CALIBRATE:
White light balancing can be performed with the sensors of the SPECTRO-3 series. Balancing can be
performed to any white surface. A ColorCheckerTM table with 24 color fields according to CIE standard is
available as an alternative, and white light balancing or calibration can then be performed to one of the
white fields.

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Parameterization
Offset calibration:
To avoid an increase of the electronic offset when using the integral function (INTEGRAL parameter), this offset can be eliminated by way of offset
calibration or zero-point calibration. The corresponding tab is password-protected to prevent inadvertent incorrect settings.
Graphic display elements:

SOURCE:
A click on the arrow button opens a selection field for the selection of a display mode
in the graphic display window.
X/Y INT bzw. s/i M: X/Y/INT bzw. s/i/M:

X/Y or s/i pairs are displayed in a zoomed graph. A panel opens that shows the taught color spheres and
The intensity INT or M with the tolerance window set the current color position. For improved representation a
under No.: is shown directly below. three-side view with the graphs X/Y (s/i), X/INT (s/M) and
Two-side view of the color cylinder in space. Y/INT (i/M) was chosen.
TEMP:
This display shows the temperature prevailing in the sensor housing.
The display DOES NOT show degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
delta C:
This display (delta color) shows the deviation from a color hit, delta C corresponds with DE that is calculated in a color measurement.

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Parameterization
Operation of the TEMPCOMP-Scope software:
If a firmware update should go wrong and the

temperature characteristics that are stored in the
EEPROM should be lost, these characteristics must
be created anew. For this purpose you will need a file
with the corresponding data. This file can be obtained
from your supplier.
To perform temperature compensation please start
the corresponding TEMPCOMP-Scope software that
is included on the supplied CD. Please make sure
that you have a functioning sensor connection. It
may be necessary to select the connection with
CONNECT. Set the correct sensor under SELECT
SENSOR, if this is not done automatically.
Firmware Update
Firmware Update by means of the software Program Loader:

The software „Program Loader“ allows the user to perform an automatic firmware
update. The update will be carried out through the RS232 interface.
An initialisation file (xxx.ini) and a firmware file (xxx.elf.S) are required for
performing a firmware update. These files can be obtained from your supplier. In
some cases an additional firmware file for the program memory (xxx.elf.p.S) is
also needed, and this file will be automatically provided together with the other
two files.
A plausibility check is performed after the initialisation file has been loaded with
the Program Loader. If the initialisation file was changed or damaged, it will not
be possible to perform a firmware update.
When the plausibility check is successfully completed, the instructions contained

in the initialisation file will be carried out step by step.
The complete memory contents of the micro-controller in the sensor will be

deleted in a firmware update. This means that both the program in the program
memory and the data in the data memory will be lost.
The new firmware automatically writes the correct data to the program memory
again.
However, the parameter settings, temperature curves, linearization curves, etc.

that are stored in the data memory (EEPROM) will be deleted.
With the Program Loader V4.0 software the data will be saved in the EEPROM,
and can be written back again after successful firmware update.
For this purpose the software creates an EEPROM backup file.

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Diagrams
Diagrams: SPOT DIAMETER

depending on distance 2,4
Spot diameter / Spotdurchmesser

2,2
2
1,8
1,6
1,4
[mm]
1,2
1
SPOT DIAMETER [distance], typ. 0,8
0,6
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
with fiber optics R-S-A1.1-(0.6)-1200-67° 0,4
and attachment optics KL-4 0,2
(fiber optics fixed at limit stop into attachment optics)
0
6 8 10 12 14 16
Distance / Abstand [mm]
2,4
2,2
2
1,8
1,6
1,4
[mm]
1,2
1
0,6
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
0,4
with fiber optics R-S-A1.1-(1.1)-1200-67°
and attachment optics KL-4 0,2
(fiber optics fixed at limit stop into attachment optics) 0
6 8 10 12 14 16
2,4
2,2
2
1,8
1,6
1,4
[mm]
1,2
1
0,6
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL 0,4
0,2
and attachment optics KL-4
6 8 10 12 14 16

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Diagrams

depending on distance 10

9
8
7
6
Fiber bundle Ø 2.5 mm
[mm]
5
4
3
SPOT DIAMETER [distance], typ. 2
1
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
with fiber optics R-P-A2.0-(2.5)-600-67° 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
3,5
2,5
2
[mm]
1,5
SPOT DIAMETER [distance], typ.
1
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL
with fiber optics R-S-A2.0-(2.5)-1200-67° 0,5
and attachment optics KL-3
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10
9
8
7
6
[mm]
5
4
3
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL 2
1
and attachment optics KL-M18-A2.0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

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Diagrams

depending on distance
20

19
18
17
16
15
[mm]
14
13
12
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL 11
with fiber optics R-S-A2.0-(2.5)-1200-67° 10
and attachment optics KL-M34-A2.0 9
(fiber optics fixed at limit stop into attachment optics)
8
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220
12
11
10
short semiaxis
long semiaxis 9
8
7
Fiber gap 6 mm x 1 mm
[mm]
6
5
4
3
2
SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL 1
with fiber optics R-S-R2.1-(6x1)-1200-67° 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

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Fiber Optics
Field of use:
Optical fibers offer solutions for difficult tasks in optoelectronis.

They can be used universally and allow flexible applications.
Advantages:
- Highest quality
- Selection from different fiber types
- Thermal stability
- Great variety of available standard sensor heads
- Special designs
- Various attachment optics available
Characteristics:
Light-conducting glass fibers are optical components that allow the transmission of light through any curved path based on the principle
of total reflection.
The individual fiber is composed of high-break core glass and low-break cladding glass. The light beams entering the core glass within
the critical angle are guided through the fiber by way of reflection at the core/cladding contact surfaces (step index fiber).
The highly flexible optical fibers are made of bundled individual glass fibers. The ends are each glued into a sensor head and a
connector. The faces are optically polished. For protection against mechanical, chemical, or thermal destruction the optical fibers
are provided with a corresponding protective sheath.
Order Code:
1 Operating mode (e.g. D = transmitted light operation)

2 Sheathing type (e.g. S = silicone-metal sheathing)
3 Sensor type (e.g. A2.0 = sensor type A, variant 2.0)
(and size of fiber bundle or fiber gap, e.g. Ø 2.5 mm)
4 Total length of optical fiber (e.g. 1200 mm)
5 Beam angle (e.g. standard fiber 67°)
1 2 3 4 5
D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-1200-67°
Order code for optical fiber
67
68°(22°)
(For detailed description of the
various types of fiber optics
please cf. catalog „LWL Series“)
Dimensions of adapter cf. catalog LWL Series
Attachment optics (e.g. focus lens, reflex optics, prismn optics) cf. catalog LWL Series
Fiber optics for reflex light operation cf. catalog LWL Series
Fiber optics for transmitted light operation cf. catalog LWL Series
Mounting hints cf. catalog LWL Series

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Attachment Optics
Attachment optics for standard fiber optics (please cf. data sheet LWL Series):
Part No. Reference suitable fir fiber optics of type Working range or characteristics
distance (D = transmitted light, R = reflected light fiber optics)
KL-1 D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° or 22° Focussing on a small light spot - focus lens

KL-2 R-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° or 22° Focussing on a small light spot - focus lens
KL-2 (2x) D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° or 22° Focussing on a small light spot - focus lens
KL-90 (2x) typ. 100 mm D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Can be focused, high light efficiency - prismn optics
KL-3 typ. 11 mm R-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 10 mm ... 20 mm
KL-3/30 typ. 11 mm R/D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 30 mm - for control of fluids
KL-5 typ. 11 mm R-S-R1.1-(3x0.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 8 mm ... 20 mm
KL-8 typ. 11 mm R-S-R2.1-(6x1)-...-67° ° Working range typ. 8 mm ... 25 mm
KL-D-2.5 typ. 300 mm D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 100 mm ... 500 mm
KL-D-6 typ. 200 mm D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 100 mm ... 250 mm
KL-D-14-T400 typ. 80 mm D-S-A2.0-(2.5)-1200-67°-T400 Working range typ. 60 mm ... 120 mm - high temperature resistant
KL-M18-A1.1 typ. 20 mm R-S-A1.1-(1.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 10 mm ... 60 mm
KL-M18-R1.1 typ. 20 mm R-S-R1.1-(3x0.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 10 mm ... 60 mm
KL-M18-R2.1 typ. 20 mm R-S-R2.1-(6x1)-...-67° Working range typ. 10 mm ... 80 mm
KL-M34/62 typ. 120 mm R-S-A2.0-(2.5)-...-67° Working range typ. 80 mm ... 150 mm
KL-3
KL-4
KL-5
KL-8
KL-1 KL-2 KL-9 KL-90
KL-D-2.5 KL-D-6 KL-D-14 KL-D-17
KL-M18-A1.1
KL-M18-A2.0
KL-M18-A3.0 KL-M34-A1.1
KL-D-20 KL-M18-R1.1 KL-M34-A2.0
KL-D-28 KL-D-40 KL-M18-R2.1 KL-M34-A3.0
KL-M34/62

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Application Example
100% check of signal lamps
In the production of signal lamps, both the intensity and the

color of the signal lamp are checked. Its high dynamic range
makes the SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL color sensor especially
suitable for this application. The true color detector performs
color checking that comes very close to human vision. In case
of incorrect intensity or color, an error message is provided at
the digital output.

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Product name: Accessories: (cf pages 20-21)

SPECTRO-3-FIO-CL Fiber optics

Sturdy aluminum housing,

4-pole fem. connector Binder Series 707

TEACH button 8-pole fem. connector Binder Series 712

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s up e r-b ri g ht whi te li g ht L E D , mo d ula te d

3 -c o lo r fi lte r d e te c to r (TRUE C OL OR d e te c to r, “huma n c o lo r p e rc e p ti o n“),

L E D o p e ra ti o n c a n b e s wi tc he d und e r Wi nd o ws ® b y me a ns o f P C s o ftwa re S P E C TRO3 -S c o p e :

C urre nt c o ns ump ti o n < 1 6 0 mA

Inte rfa c e RS 2 3 2 , p a ra me te ri s a b le und e r Wi nd o ws ®

Ho us i ng ma te ri a l a lumi num, a no d i ze d i n b lue

Sto ra g e te mp e ra ture ra ng e - 2 0 ° C ... + 8 5 ° C

P uls e le ng the ni ng a d jus ta b le und e r Wi nd o ws ® 0 m s ... 1 0 0 m s

S wi tc hi ng fre q ue nc y ma x. 3 5 k Hz (d e p e nd s o n the numb e r o f te a c h-c o lo rs a nd a ve ra g i ng va lue )

OUT 0 ... OUT 4 , d i g i ta l (0 V /+Ub ), s ho rt-c i rc ui t p ro te c te d , 1 0 0 mA ma x. s wi tc hi ng c urre nt

Vo lta g e s up p ly +2 4 V D C (± 1 0 %), re ve rs e d p o la ri ty p ro te c te d , o ve rc urre nt p ro te c te d

TE A C H b utto n fo r e xte rna l te a c hi ng o f c o lo r re fe re nc e va lue s vi a i np ut IN0

Te mp e ra ture d ri ft X ,Y ∆ X /∆ T; ∆ Y/∆ T typ . 0 ,2 d i g i ts /°C (< 0 ,0 1 % / °C )

A d jus tme nt o f g a i n vi a s te p -s wi tc h: 8 s te p s (A MP 1 ... A MP 8 ), a d jus ta b le und e r Wi nd o ws ®

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Pin: Color: Assignment:

1 white GND (0V)

1 +24VDC (+Ub, OUT)

Connecting cable to PC (USB interface):

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Measuring principle of the color sensors of SPECTRO-3 series:

Visualization of the color code:

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The color code is visualized by means of 5 yellow 0 1 2

OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

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Windows® user interface:

- POWER MODE: Light power of the LED

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Explanation of general function groups and display elements:

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(0.5 x cylinder height) ITO

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DIRECT: In this mode the maximum number of colors to be taught is 5.

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OFF: The external TEACH feature is deactivated.

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Tab TEACH TABLE:

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The following panel will be displayed after a

The Teach Panel can be used in every

Data are automatically gathered from the

A click on the button TEACH REC VAL (teach

This function is useful if the material to be

After some time, area centres will become

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Tab TABLE ATTRIBUTES:

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Graphic display elements:

X/Y INT bzw. s/i M: X/Y/INT bzw. s/i/M:

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Operation of the TEMPCOMP-Scope software:

If a firmware update should go wrong and the

Firmware Update by means of the software Program Loader:

When the plausibility check is successfully completed, the instructions contained