Sick CS81-P3612 Color Sensor
The Sick CS81-P3612 color sensor provides ≤ 60 mm sensing distance, ± 9 mm tolerance, RGB LED light source, PNP output, and IP67 protection. CS81-P3612 from Sick is a Sick ±9mm Tolerance Color Sensor with rectangular housing, teach-in adjustment, 10–30 V DC supply, and a male M12 5-pin connector, listed under Sick Color Sensors within the CS Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Color Sensor |
| Product | CS81-P3612 |
Sick CS81-P3612 Color Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30.4 mm x 80 mm x 53 mm |
| Sensing distance | ≤ 60 mm 1) |
| Sensing distance tolerance | ± 9 mm |
| Housing design | Rectangular |
| Light source | LED, RGB 2) |
| Wave length | 640 nm, 525 nm, 470 nm |
| Light spot size | 13 mm x 13 mm |
| Light spot direction | - |
| 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 | PNP |
| Switching mode | - |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –10 °C ... +55 °C |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 5-pin |
The CS81-P3612 Sick ±9mm Tolerance Color Sensor is designed for single-color detection in industrial automation systems requiring extended sensing distances. CS81-P3612 operates with a ≤ 60 mm sensing range, ± 9 mm tolerance, RGB LED illumination, and a PNP switching output. It belongs to the CS Series and is used where stable color recognition is required under controlled lighting conditions.
In industrial applications, the CS81-P3612 Sick ±9mm Tolerance Color Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and inspection stations. Its defined light spot and teach-in adjustment allow repeatable configuration across production cycles. The specified response times support reliable signal switching for moving products without compromising detection consistency.
The Sick CS81-P3612 Color Sensor combines a rectangular housing with standardized M12 connectivity for straightforward system integration. CS81-P3612 is suitable for continuous industrial operation due to its electrical stability and IP67 enclosure rating. As part of the CS Series, it supports long-term use in automation environments where consistent color detection and mechanical durability are required.
