BC Series

Color Mark Sensor

Feature SENSORS

 utstanding color matching accuracy

O
- RGB light emitting diodes and 12-bit resolution
- 2 detection modes (color only / color + intensity) CONTROLLERS

- 3-step sensitivity adjustment for each mode (fine, normal, rough)

External light interference reduction minimizes errors and allows
stable detection MOTION DEVICES
Check reference color with teaching indicator
Operation indicator (red LED), stability indicator (green LED),
timer indicator (orange LED) SOFTWARE
Configure operation functions with external input from wiring
W1.24 × L6.7 mm spot size for detection of tiny targets and color marks
IP67 protection structure (IEC standard)
Please read “Safety Considerations”
in the instruction manual before using. Red

Overview Green
General photoelectric sensor detects present or absent of target by light.
Color mark sensor detects colors of surfaces by RGB (red, green, and (A)
Photoelectric
blue) light source.
Blue
Sensors
Saving the desired color at the inner memory, color mark sensor emits
RGB LED light source to the target sequentially. (B)
Color mark sensor calculates ratio of the three colors, RGB, for the Fiber Optic
Sensors
optimized sensing via the inner light collection lens. Blue
Green
Using off-axis optical system for minimized optical loss, and cylindrical Red
lens, BC Series compares setting color and sensing color with full-color (C)
LiDAR
determination.
Applications (D)
Door/Area
Packaging, stickers industry: Label status, Mark color check, etc. Sensors
Electronic components, semiconductor industry: D  efective unit check, Connector color check, etc.
(E)
Vision
Sensors
Specifications
(F)
Model BC15-LDT-C BC15-LDT-C-P Proximity
Sensing method Convergent reflective type Sensors

Sensing distance 15mm ±2mm

(G)
Sensing target Opaque, translucent Pressure
Hysteresis Max. 20% of sensing distance (may vary by sensing mode or sensitivity) Sensors

Spot size 1.24×6.7mm (rectangular)

Response time 500㎲ (H)
Rotary
Power supply 12-24VDC ±10% (ripple P-P: max. 10%) Encoders

Current consumption Max. 30mA (I)

Light source Full Color LED (red, green, blue) Connectors/
Connector Cables/
Sensing mode C (color only) mode, C+I (color + intensity) mode Sensor Distribution
Boxes/ Sockets
Output mode Color match output, color mismatch output
Output timer 40ms OFF delay timer function
NPN or PNP open collector output
Control output • Load voltage: max. 30VDC • Load current: max. 100mA
• Residual voltage - NPN: max. 1VDC , PNP: max. 2.5VDC
Protection circuit Reverse polarity protection, output short overcurrent protection
Indicator Operation indicator: red LED, stability indicator: green LED, teaching indicator: full Color LED
Connection method Connector type
External input External SET cable input
Insulation resistance Over 20MΩ (at 500VDC megger)
Noise immunity ±240V of square wave noise (pulse width: 1㎲) from the noise simulator
Dielectric strength 1,000VAC at 50/60Hz for 1min
Vibration 1.5mm amplitude at 10 to 55Hz frequency in each X, Y, Z direction for 2 hours
Shock 500m/s² (approx. 50G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
Ambient illumination Incandescent lamp: max. 3,000lx (receiver illumination)
Environ- Ambient temp. -10 to 55℃, storage: -25 to 75℃
ment
Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH, storage: 35 to 85%RH
Protection structure IP67 (IEC standard)
Material Case: polycarbonate, sensing part: acrylic, bracket: stainless steel 304, bolt: carbon steel
Accessories Fixing bracket, M3 bolts: 2, adjustment screwdriver: 1
Approval
Weight※1 Approx. 80g (approx. 14g)
※1: The weight includes packaging. The weight in parenthesis is for unit only.
※The temperature and humidity of environment resistance is rated at non-freezing or condensation.

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Control Output Diagram

NPN open collector output PNP open collector output
Photoelectric sensor circuit Connection Photoelectric sensor circuit Connection
(brown) +V (brown) +V
1 1
Load Output short
4 overcurrent
(black) Output prevention +
Main circuit

Main circuit
+ circuit 12-24VDC
Output short 12-24VDC (black) Output -
overcurrent -
prevention 4 Load
circuit (blue) 0V (blue) 0V
3 3
2 2
(white) SET (white) SET

※If short-circuit the control output terminal or supply current over the rated specification, normal control signal is not output due to the output
short over current protection circuit.

Connections for Connector Part

Pin number Cable color Name Connector cable (sold separately)
1 Brown +V ※Connector cable model
: CIDH4-
2 White SET (connector length : 2, 3, 5, 7m)
3 Blue GND (0V) ※Please use Autonics M12 connectors.
4 Black OUT For more information, please refer to the connector
cable section.
M12 Connector Pin

Operation Mode
Match rate
Teaching value
Hysteresis
Sensitivity

ON
Stability indicator (green LED) OFF

ON
Operation indicator (red LED)
OFF
ON
Transistor output
OFF

※The waveforms of “Operation indicator” and “Transistor output” are for color match mode operation.
They are opposite operation for color mismatch mode operation.

Unit Description
1. Operation indicator (OUT): ON (red) indicates operation.
1 2
2. Stability indicator (STB): ON (green) indicates stable status.
3
3. Timer indicator (TMR): ON (orange) when timer is set.
4 4. T
 eaching indicator:
Displays the reference color after successfully "teaching" the color.
5 ※The teaching color and the color displayed on the teaching indicator
may differ depending on environment conditions (ambient light,
reflection angle, material, etc.) .
6
5. SET key: Used for function settings.
6. C
 olor match/mismatch switch
- N.O.: Output ON when target color matches reference color.
- N.C.: Output ON when target color does not match reference color.

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Dimensions
(unit: mm) SENSORS

CONTROLLERS
Operation indicator(red)
Stability indicator(green)
Timer indicator(orange)
MOTION DEVICES
16 2-M3 Tap
Teaching indicator

Optical axis of receiver

5.8
SOFTWARE
Optical axis of emitter

25.4
37
4

49.2
16.5

5.8
11.2

(A)
Photoelectric
Sensors
6.5 M12 Tap
19.8 (B)
28 Fiber Optic
Sensors

Fixing Bracket (C)

LiDAR

28
2-Ø

(D)
R22 Door/Area
3.2

Sensors
9.4
30°

(E)
20

Vision
Sensors

4-R1.6 (F)
Proximity
Sensors
6-Ø 35
3.2 25.4
(G)
Pressure
Sensors
25.4

(H)
40

Rotary
Encoders
21.5

1.2
8.8

(I)
Connectors/
Connector Cables/
Sensor Distribution
Boxes/ Sockets

Installation and Sensitivity Adjustment

①Installation
: Place the color mark sensor and the target object facing each other then affix the
unit. The installation distance should be within ±2mm of 15mm .
②Press the SET key to enter teaching standby status. Place the desired color at the
sensing position (spot) and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to set the reference
color. When it is complete, the teaching indicator will display the set color
③Hold the SET key for 3 seconds change sensing mode and sensitivity settings.
④Hold the SET key for 5 seconds to set the timer. The timer is a 40ms OFF delay
timer.
15±2mm
Within

※In case of teaching error, the output indicator and teaching indicator will flash
depending on the intensity of received light.
※When detecting metal or glossy objects tilt install the sensor at about 10 to 20
degree angle.
※When using photoelectric sensors closely over two units, it may result in malfunction
due to mutual interference.
※When installing the product, tighten the screw with a tightening torque of 0.8N.m.

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Functions
Color teaching
Set the reference color with the teaching function. Press the SET key in RUN mode to enter teaching standby status. Place the desired
color at the sensing position (spot) and hold the SET key for over 3 seconds.
When teaching is complete, the teaching color indicator will turn ON.
When there is an error, the operation indicator will flash (red).
Display teaching
The set reference color can be displayed on the teaching indicator.
With the ability to check the set reference color there is no need to re-set the teaching color every time.
It may difficult to check the similar colors when installing multiple sensors.
Teaching indicator color is available only for reference.
※The teaching color and the color displayed on the teaching indicator may differ depending on environment conditions (ambient light,
reflection angle, material, etc.)
Sensing mode, sensitivity setting (color tolerance)
Two sensing modes; C (color only) mode discriminates by color rate and C+I (color +intensity) mode discriminates by color rate and contrast.
Set the sensing sensitivity (fine, normal, rough) at each sensing mode.
Color match/mismatch mode
-Color match mode (N.O.) : Output ON when target color matches reference color.
Turn the color match/mismatch switch towards N.O.
-Color mismatch mode (N.C.) : Output ON when target color does not match reference color.
Turn the color match/mismatch switch towards N.C.
OFF delay timer
Timer (40ms OFF delay) functions helps prevent output malfunction from target objects moving too rapidly. The timer indicator turns ON
(orange) when the timer function is set.

Operation and Settings

SET SET
over 3 sec SET over 5 sec
Start Teaching RUN Timer setting
teaching standby mode
SET SET
over 1 sec

SET
over 3 sec

Sensing mode,
sensitivity setting

RUN mode
SET SET
SET
over 5 sec over 3 sec
Teaching Timer setting Sensing mode, sensitivity setting
Teaching standby Timer ON C mode: Fine
Teaching OUT STB TMR Teaching
OUT STB OUT STB
indicator indicator
☼
SET (red)
(orange)
SET SET SET
over 3 sec C mode: Normal
Timer OFF
※1 Start teaching Teaching
OUT STB TMR OUT STB
Teaching indicator
OUT STB
indicator
☼ SET (green)
Normal ☼ ☼ over 1 sec
(teaching color) SET
SET C mode: Rough
Error ☼※2
Teaching
OUT STB
indicator

(blue)
SET
C+I mode: Fine
※Indicator status Teaching
OUT STB
indicator
● OFF
◑ Flashing (every 0.5 sec) (red)
ON SET
C+I mode: Normal
※Settings can be configured externally using SET cable. Teaching
※1: After teaching is complete, the unit will return to RUN mode OUT STB
indicator
automatically.
When there is no SET input for 10 seconds during teaching standby, (green)
the unit will return to RUN mode. SET
※2: Light color varies depending on error type. Please refer to C+I mode: Rough
" Indicator Display". Teaching
OUT STB
indicator
SET
over 1 sec (blue)

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Feature Data
BC Series Standard Sensing Color SENSORS

Reference
color Yellow Red Purple Sky blue Blue Green Black White
Color code CONTROLLERS

PANTONE Uncoated Yellow U Red032U Purple U 306U Blue072U Green U 405U -

Color code Coated Yellow C Red032C Purple C 306C Blue072C Green C 405C -
MOTION DEVICES
Color sensing distance by mode
C (color only) mode
Fine Normal Rough SOFTWARE

Sensing 25 Sensing 25 Sensing 31

distance 23 distance 23 distance 29
27
(mm) 21 (mm) 21 (mm) 25
19 19 23
21
17 17 19
15 15 17
13 13 15
13
11 11 11
9 9 9
7 (A)
7 7 5 Photoelectric
5 5 3 Sensors
Red

Red
Red
White

White
White
Blue

Blue
Blue
Purple

Purple
Purple
Green

Green
Green
Black

Black
Black
Yellow

Yellow
Yellow
Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue
(B)
Fiber Optic
Uncoated Sensors
C+I (color + intensity) mode
Fine Normal Rough (C)
Sensing 25 Sensing 25 Sensing 25 LiDAR

distance 23 distance 23 distance 23

(mm) 21 (mm) 21 (mm) 21 (D)
19 19 19 Door/Area
Sensors
17 17 17
15 15 15
13 13 13 (E)
Vision
11 11 11 Sensors
9 9 9
7 7 7 (F)
5 5 5 Proximity
Sensors
Red

Red
Red
White

White
White
Blue

Blue
Blue
Purple

Purple
Purple
Green

Green
Green
Black

Black
Black
Yellow

Yellow
Yellow
Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue

(G)
Pressure
Sensors
C (color only) mode
Fine Normal Rough (H)
Rotary
Sensing 25 Sensing 25 Sensing 27 Encoders
distance 23 distance 23 distance 25
(mm) 21 (mm) 21 (mm) 23 (I)
19 21 Connectors/
19 19 Connector Cables/
17 Sensor Distribution
17 17 Boxes/ Sockets
15
15 15
13 13
13 11 11
11 9 9
9 7 7
7 5 5
5 3 3
Red
Red

Red
White
White

White
Blue
Blue

Blue
Purple
Purple

Purple
Green
Green

Green
Black
Black

Yellow

Black
Yellow

Yellow
Sky blue
Sky blue

Sky blue

Coated C+I (color + intensity) mode

Fine Normal Rough
Sensing 25 Sensing 25 Sensing 25
distance 23 distance 23 distance 23
(mm) 21 (mm) 21 (mm) 21
19 19 19
17
17 17
15
15 15
13
13 13 11
11 11 9
9 9 7
7 7 5
5 5 3
Red

Red
Red

White

White
White

Blue

Blue
Blue

Purple

Purple
Purple

Green

Green
Green

Black

Black
Black

Yellow

Yellow
Yellow

Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue

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Color sensing angle by mode
C (color only) mode
Fine Normal Rough

Sensing 50 Sensing 60 Sensing 60

angle 40 angle 50 angle 50
( °) 30 ( °) 40 ( °) 40
30 30
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0
-10 -10 -10
-20 -20
-20
-30 -30
-30 -40 -40
-40 -50 -50
-50 -60 -60

Red

Red
Red

White

White
White

Blue

Blue
Blue

Purple

Purple
Purple

Green

Green
Green

Black

Black
Black

Yellow

Yellow
Yellow

Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue

Uncoated
C+I (color + intensity) mode
Fine Normal Rough

Sensing 50 Sensing 50 Sensing 60

angle 40 angle 40 angle 50
( °) 30 ( °) 30 ( °) 40
30
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0
-10 -10 -10
-20
-20 -20
-30
-30 -30 -40
-40 -40 -50
-50 -50 -60
Red

Red
Red

White

White
White

Blue

Blue
Blue

Purple

Purple
Purple

Green

Green
Green

Black

Black
Black

Yellow

Yellow
Yellow

Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue

C (color only) mode

Fine Normal Rough

Sensing 55 Sensing 55 Sensing 55

angle 50 angle 50 angle 50
( °) 45 ( °) 45 ( °) 45
40 40 40
35 35 35
30 30 30
25 25 25
20 20 20
15 15 15
10 10 10
5 5 5
0 0 0
Red

Red
Red

White

White
White

Blue

Blue
Blue

Purple

Purple
Purple

Green

Green
Green

Black

Black
Black

Yellow

Yellow
Yellow

Sky blue

Sky blue
Sky blue

Coated
C+I (color + intensity) mode
Fine Normal Rough

Sensing 50 Sensing 50 Sensing 55

angle 45 angle 45 angle 50
( °) 40 ( °) 40 ( °) 45
35 35 40
30 30 35
30
25 25
25
20 20 20
15 15 15
10 10 10
5 5 5
0 0 0
Red

Red

Red
White

White

White
Blue

Blue

Blue
Purple

Purple

Purple
Green

Green

Green
Black

Black

Black
Yellow

Yellow

Yellow
Sky blue

Sky blue

Sky blue

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Indicator Display
Timer indicator SENSORS
Operation indicator Stability indicator Teaching indicator (orange LED)
Status
(red LED) (green LED) (full color LED)
Timer ON Timer OFF
CONTROLLERS
Stable match

Normal Unstable match

(teaching color) MOTION DEVICES
operation Unstable mismatch

Stable mismatch
SOFTWARE

Fine (red)
Sensitivity
setting Normal (green)
(C mode)
Rough (blue)

Sensitivity Fine (red)

setting
Normal (green)
(C+I
(A)
mode) Rough (blue) Photoelectric
Sensors

Teaching standby (orange)

(B)
Normal teaching (teaching color) Fiber Optic
Sensors
Teaching
Excess light intensity (green)
setting
Teaching (C)
Insufficient light intensity (red) LiDAR
error
Fluctuating light intensity (blue)
(D)
Door/Area
Timer ON (teaching color) Sensors

setting OFF (teaching color)

(E)
Vision
Overcurrent input Sensors

(F)
※Indicator status Proximity
Sensors
ON OFF
(G)
Flashing (every 0.5 sec) Flashing alternately (every 0.5 sec) Pressure
Sensors

(H)
Rotary
Troubleshooting Encoders

(I)
Connectors/
Problem Cause Troubleshooting Connector Cables/
Sensor Distribution
Boxes/ Sockets
Power supply Supply power within rated specifications
Will not operate
Connection error Check the cable connections.

Excess light intensity alarm during teaching, output Install the sensor at a 10 to 20 degree angle.
chattering (when sensing metal or glossy objects)
Install a visor on the sensor or install the unit away
Converter external light interference
Will not operate from the external light source.
occasionally Remove the substance using a soft brush and reset
Contamination of sensor cover
the sensitivity.

Connector error Check connector assembly.

Other error - Check the display status of the indicators.

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