Automatic Choice of RGB light source - Mark Detection mode
The DM-18T has a Red, Green and Blue LED light source built-in, the microcomputer will select the proper one to use according to the specific target color.
When initially setting the sensor there is no need to perform this step.
The sensor monitors the contrast between the background and target, it is capable of sensing the difference between colors that used to be difficult to setup.
AUTOMATIC choice among RGB

Color Mode
To select a specific color, a three color (RGB) LED element is used.
The sensor computes the color ratio between the three colors.
The accuracy of the color detection is assured even with products moving on a conveyor.
One sensor is able to operate in two modes, Mark Detection (Mark Mode) or Color Sensing (Color Mode)

Store up to 8 sets of parameters Color/Mark Sensor
The DM-18T is able to store 8 complete sets of parameters (banks) for quick product changeover.
The desired bank can be selected remotely via the three remote inputs.

Pushbutton Teach with Fine Adjustment

Registration mark on transparent film

Stable detection of the mark on the transparent film is available due to its mark detection feature utilizing three color light, R/G/B.
Synchronizing sensor for Vision sensor CVS

DM-18T series is used for generating trigger for vision sensor like CVS series. This is good combination for packaging application.
Color mark on laminate tube

DM-18T series is used for detecting a mark on the laminate tube for positioning of the object.
Mark on multicolored print

DM-18T series can detect a mark on the packages that have multi color printed.