Hoofddorp, The Netherlands – Omron has launched a further model in its comprehensive range of solutions for quality control and inspection. The new E3X-DAC-S Colour (RGB) Sensor is designed for use on standard or high-speed production lines in the food packaging, automotive, semiconductor and electronics industries. It offers fast and easy detection of differently coloured components or product markings: by correctly sorting parts by colour, and by detecting incorrectly coloured components, the new sensor can help increase production accuracy and efficiency.

Outstanding design flexibility
The new colour sensor has been designed using the popular E3X fibre- amplifier platform, so that it can be easily integrated into existing machine designs. The sensor heads can be selected according to space, mounting and application requirements, allowing manufacturers to reuse design elements in developing new machines, or for making modifications in response to special customer demands.

Detection stability and easy set-up
The E3X-DAC-S is designed to detect the colour of a component, product marking or semi-transparent object. Using a white LED, it detects the reflected or transmitted light and compares it with a stored RGB ratio. The system compensates for variations in both light intensity and distance, to ensure stable detection during the production process.

The sensor benefits from easy push-button teaching for fast and efficient set-up and changeover between different products and applications. This, along with the inherent reliability of the sensors, minimises downtime and improves productivity.

Omron: specialists in sensing technology
With the introduction of this new sensor, OMRON continues its specialisation in the sensor business. Its expanded range of inspection and quality control products is designed to enable machine designers to increase production quality by providing accurate, easy-to-use and cost efficient quality assurance systems. This supports OMRON’s ‘never fail’ concept - enabling production lines to be run with zero defects, even at high speed.

About Omron
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933 and headed by President Hisao Sakuta, Omron has more than 32,000 employees in 34 countries working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components industries, and healthcare. The company is divided into five regions and head offices are in Japan (Kyoto), Asia Pacific (Singapore), China (Hong Kong), Europe (Amsterdam) and US (Chicago). The European organisation has its own development and manufacturing facilities, and provides local customer support in all European countries. For more information, visit Omron’s Web site at www.omron.com.