The pioneer in contrast sensors for more than 60 years
Contrast sensors are primarily used in packaging/printing machines for the detection of printed or control marks. SICK's line of KT contrast sensors detects even the smallest contrasts at the highest speeds, such as print marks on foils or packaging. They detect minute grayscale variations between the mark and the background on matte, shiny or transparent surfaces. A variety of device types with different contrast resolution methods and teach-in versions are available to meet wide-ranging requirements.
KT1M
Simple small outstanding
For detecting simple contrast differences, such as black marks on light backgrounds
Small round housing with mounting accessories
NPN and PNP models
Light or dark switching options
Adjustment via potentiometer
KT2
Contrast detection in tough, metal housing
Small light spot
Tough and compact metal housing
Red or green emitted LED light versions
Adjustment via potentiometer
Light or dark switching can be selected via control cable
Switching frequency of 10 kHz
Two switching outputs (NPN and PNP) in one device
KT3
Compact and powerful contrast detection
Very small housing
3-color RGB technology or white LED
Simple teach-in (when machine is stopped or during operation)
Integrated switching threshold adjustment for high-gloss objects
Reliable operation for jittering materials
10 kHz switching frequency
KT3L Laser
Long sensing distance precise detection
Very small housing
Precise, small laser spot
Sensing distance up to 60 mm
Simple 2-point teach-in
Switching frequency of 1.5 kHz
Reliable operation for jittering materials
KT5-2 Potentiometer
Contrast sensors with potentiometer setting
Tough, metal housing
Manual switching threshold adjustment with optical adjustment indicator
Green or white LED technology
Models with analog output
Switching frequency of 10 kHz
Various sensing distances and light spot directions
M12 plug can be rotated 90
KT5-2 Teach-in
Contrast sensors with easy teach-in
Tough, metal housing
Various teach-in methods via control panel or control cable
Maximum detection reliability due to 3-color RGB LED technology
Switching frequency of 10 kHz
Various sensing distances and light spot directions
M12 plug can be rotated 90
KT5-2 Display
Contrast sensors with intelligent bar graph display
Intuitive 10-segment bar graph display indicates detection status
Static 2-point teach-in of mark and background via the control cable
Maximum detection reliability due to 3-color RGB LED technology
Switching frequency of 10 kHz
Automatic gloss adjustment for highly reflective materials
A range of sensing distances and light spots for numerous applications
M12 plug can be rotated 90
KTL5-2 Fiber Optic
Contrast sensors with fiber-optic cables
Various heat-resistant fiber-optic cable models are available
Various teach-in methods, including potentiometer
Analog output
Switching frequency of 10 kHz
KT6-2
High-performance in a tough metal housing for intelligent contrast detection
3-color RGB LED technology
2-point teach-in (mark and background)
Tough, metal housing
Automatic gloss adjustment for highly reflective materials
10 mm sensing distance
Light exits at end or side, based on model
Common mounting footprint
KT8 CAN
Contrast and communication without limits
The CAN interface helps set parameters, process documentation and adaptation
Automatic drift correction
Fast response time
Precise light spot
3-color RGB LED technology
Two interchangeable light exits

KT8L Laser
Precise, flexible, quick
Wide range of operating distances between 30 mm and 800 mm
Small and precise laser light spot (Class II)
Fast switching frequency of 17 kHz
Analog output
Simple teach-in
Detection reliability displayed in the bar graph display

KT10-2
The industry choice for precise, high-speed mark detection
Very low jitter (< 10 ?s)
Precise light spot
Maximum detection reliability due to 3-color RGB LED technology
Two interchangeable light exits
Five storage banks for settings
Automatic drift correction
Fast switching frequency of 25 kHz
Easy-to-read bar graph display

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