Sick CS81-N1112 Color Sensor
The Sick CS81-N1112 color sensor provides ≤ 12.5 mm sensing distance, RGB LED illumination, NPN output, with rectangular housing. CS81-N1112 is a Sick Small LED NPN Color Sensor from Sick featuring ± 3 mm tolerance, teach-in adjustment, 10–30 V DC supply, and a male M12 5-pin connector. It is listed under Sick Color Sensors and classified within the CS Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Color Sensor |
| Product | CS81-N1112 |
Sick CS81-N1112 Color Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30.4 mm x 80 mm x 53 mm |
| Sensing distance | ≤ 12.5 mm 1) |
| Sensing distance tolerance | ± 3 mm |
| Housing design | Rectangular |
| Light source | LED, RGB 2) |
| Wave length | 640 nm, 525 nm, 470 nm |
| Light spot size | 2 mm x 4 mm |
| Light spot direction | Vertical |
| Adjustment | Teach-in button |
| Output (channel) | 1 color |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1) |
| Response time | 500 µs, 160 µs, 85 µs 5) |
| Switching output | NPN |
| Switching mode | - |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –10 °C ... +55 °C |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 5-pin |
The CS81-N1112 Sick Small LED NPN Color Sensor is designed for precise single-color detection in industrial automation systems. CS81-N1112 operates with a ≤ 12.5 mm sensing distance, RGB LED light source, NPN switching output, and an IP67 enclosure. It belongs to the CS Series and is applied where compact, repeatable color sensing is required under controlled distances.
In industrial environments, the CS81-N1112 Sick Small LED NPN Color Sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, assembly stations, and automated inspection processes. Teach-in adjustment allows straightforward setup during installation, while the defined light spot supports stable detection on moving components. Its response times support reliable signal processing in low to moderate speed automation lines.
The Sick CS81-N1112 Color Sensor is built for long-term industrial use with standardized M12 connectivity and electrical stability. CS81-N1112 integrates easily into control systems using NPN logic and maintains performance across temperature variations. As part of the CS Series, it is suitable for applications requiring dependable color recognition, mechanical durability, and consistent operational behavior.
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