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Keyence LR-W500C New

Keyence LR-W500C

SKU: LR-W500C-FS

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The Keyence LR-W500C is a high-performance, self-contained color sensor that utilizes a high-intensity white LED to solve challenging detection applications standard sensors cannot. Unlike traditional red-light sensors that rely solely on brightness contrast, the LR-W500C analyzes the full color spectrum, enabling it to reliably distinguish between targets with similar finishes, such as dark blue caps on black bottles or silver labels on steel cans. Housed in a rugged zinc die-cast body with an IP67 rating, it offers a long detection range of up to 500mm and a rapid 200µs response time, making it ideal for high-speed industrial environments.

  • SENSOR
  • 30-500 MM DETECTABLE DISTANCE
  • 10-30 VDC
  • 65-120 MA
  • NO/NC
  • NPN/ PNP OPEN COLLECTOR (SELECTABLE) M12 4 PIN CONNECTOR
  • WHITE LED
  • -20 TO +50 DEGREES C
  • IP65/67
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  • Description

    The Keyence LR-W500C is a high-performance, self-contained color sensor that utilizes a high-intensity white LED to solve challenging detection applications standard sensors cannot. Unlike traditional red-light sensors that rely solely on brightness contrast, the LR-W500C analyzes the full color spectrum, enabling it to reliably distinguish between targets with similar finishes, such as dark blue caps on black bottles or silver labels on steel cans. Housed in a rugged zinc die-cast body with an IP67 rating, it offers a long detection range of up to 500mm and a rapid 200µs response time, making it ideal for high-speed industrial environments.

    • SENSOR
    • 30-500 MM DETECTABLE DISTANCE
    • 10-30 VDC
    • 65-120 MA
    • NO/NC
    • NPN/ PNP OPEN COLLECTOR (SELECTABLE) M12 4 PIN CONNECTOR
    • WHITE LED
    • -20 TO +50 DEGREES C
    • IP65/67
  • Specifications
    Keyence LR-W500C Research Summary

    KEYENCE LR-W500C

    Full Spectrum Color Sensor

    A self-contained sensor utilizing a White LED light source to detect targets based on color variation, solving contrast applications that standard red-light sensors cannot.

    1. The "White Light" Advantage

    Why the LR-W succeeds where standard sensors fail.

    Standard Sensor (Red LED)

    Target
    RESULT: FAILURE

    To a red light, dark blue and black look like the same "shade of grey." The intensity return is identical.

    LR-W Series (White LED)

    Target
    RESULT: DETECTION

    The LR-W analyzes the Color Ratio. Even if brightness is low, it sees the "Blueness" vs "Blackness."

    2. Detection Stability Comparison

    When distinguishing similar colors (like a silver label on a steel can, or a dark blue cap on a black bottle), the "Signal Difference" is critical.

    Standard sensors rely on Intensity (brightness). The LR-W relies on Chromaticity (color hue).

    Standard Intensity Diff 5% (Unstable)
    LR-W Color Diff 85% (Stable)

    3. Hardware Specifications

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    500 mm
    Detection Range
    🛡️
    Zinc Die-Cast
    Housing Material
    200 µs
    Response Time
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    M12 4-Pin
    Connector Type
    Detecting Weld Seams
    Registration Marks
    Cap Color Sorting
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