QCM50 Color Sensor
Datasheet
High-performance color sensor with IO-Link
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Reliable color detection across the entire range of the sensor
Up to 12 colors can be detected with one sensor, which saves inventory costs and enables
faster changeover
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Available in anti-glare models to reliably detect reflective targets
Intuitive configuration with integrated digital display and on-board buttons
IO-Link communication for remote configuration and monitoring
WARNING:
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Do not use this device for personnel protection
Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or
death.
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This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry
necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device
failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized
(off) output condition.
Models
Spot Size
(mm)
Stored
Colors
1
Models
Feature
Range (mm)
18 to 32
Outputs
Connection
2
QCM50-K3D25-Q8-5
QCM50-K1D40-Q8-4
QCM50-K3D40-Q8-5
QCM50-K5D40-Q8-8
QCM50-K1D60-Q8-4
QCM50-K3D60-Q8-5
QCM50-K5D60-Q8-8
Glare suppression
6 × 6 at 25 mm
4 × 4 at 40 mm
4 × 4 at 40 mm
4 × 4 at 40 mm
8 × 8 at 60 mm
8 × 8 at 60 mm
8 × 8 at 60 mm
3 Discrete
1 Discrete
3 Discrete
5 Discrete
1 Discrete
3 Discrete
5 Discrete
7
1
Integral 5-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 5-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 8-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 5-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Integral 8-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Small spot size
Long range
18 to 60
7
12
1
20 to 150
7
12
Wiring Diagrams
4-pin M12/Euro-style
5-pin M12/Euro-style
8-pin M12/Euro-style
1 bn
3 bu
1 bn
3 bu
2 wh
4 bk
1 bn
3 bu
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–
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–
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–
Auto
Auto
Auto
Detect
2 wh
2 wh
Detect
Detect
Q2 / Trig
Q1 / IO-Link
Q5
Q2 / Trig
Trig
4 bk
5 gy
6 pk
7 vt
4 bk
Q1 / IO-Link
Q1 / IO-Link
5 gy
Q3
Q3
Q4 / Lock
8 og
The QCM50 Color Sensor requires a shielded cable. Refer to the Accessories list in the QCM50 Color Sensor Instruction Manual
(p/n 209633) for a list of recommended cables.
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PNP/NPN Auto-Detect based on output connection.
Polarized optics (anti-glare). Not for use with black objects.
Original Document
209634 Rev. A (068-14865)
15 April 2019
209634