The functional principle of the CR100 is based on the three range procedure. The measuring light is assessed with the tristimulus value functions and assigned to the three wave length ranges red, green and blue. Through the assessment with these tristimulus value functions the sensor is able to perceive colors similar to the human eye. The sensor contains an own white light source clocked with a frequency of up to 10 kHz. Sampling takes place in both, the light and the dark phase. Additive ambient light cannot change the difference between the light and dark phase, so that the sensor is independent from ambient light.

• Up to 350 colors can be stored
• Quick response time from 50 µs
• 4 channels, with binary encoding 15 channels
• Long-term stability of color recognition without new teach-in by CROMLASTAB^®-technology
• Finest color differences can be detected (ΔE < 1)
• Easy adjustment to the recognition task through optical fibers and optics
• Release of color recognition via trigger
• Signal settings and teach-in of colors via buttons
• PC software CR-Tool for parameterization and validation of color recognition