HW46-W Color Code Sensor

VIOX HW46-W Color Code Sensor is a high-precision color mark sensor ideal for industrial applications such as packaging machinery. Utilizing RGB light sources, it detects colors accurately within a 10mm range and offers NPN/PNP selectable outputs. Key features include a fast 33µS response time, 15KHz switching frequency, and an IP67 rating for robust performance in harsh environments. The sensor supports automatic light/dark selection and precise proximity detection, making it perfect for color matching, sorting, and quality control tasks in diverse industrial settings.

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Technical Specifications
Operating Voltage10…30Vdc
Ripple2Vpp max
Power Consumption
(excluding load current)
85mA
Output Signal1 PNP/NPN output selectable, 30Vdc max
(short-circuit protection), factory set to NPN output
Output Current100mA max
Output Saturation Voltage≤2V
Response Time33μS
Switching Frequency15KHz
Analog Output Signal0     5.5V (3V±10% at 90% whiteness)
Analog Output Impedance2.2kΩ
(with short-circuit protection)
Time Delay0…20ms
selectable via delay selection line
Light/Dark SelectionAutomatic
Indicator LightsOutput LED (green) / Ready LED (yellow)
Operating Temperature-10…55℃
Storage Temperature-20…70℃
Electromagnetic ProtectionDouble insulation
Detection Distance10±3mm
Minimum Spot Size1.5×5mm
Light Source TypeBlue (465nm) / Green (520nm) / Red (630nm)
automatic selection
Ambient Light SuppressionAccording to EN60947-5-2
Vibration0.5mm amplitude, 10..55Hz frequency, in each direction
(EN60068-2-6)
Shock11ms (30G) 6 shocks, in each direction
(EN60068-2-27)
Housing MaterialABS
Cover MaterialABS
Lens MaterialPMMA
Protection LevelIP67
Connection TypeM12-5 pin connector
Weight310g

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