- Small design, space saving: High precision and multifunctional are condensed into a compact body of W57 × D24 × H38mm, and two types of cable and connector can be selected according to the equipment used. It is also very easy to use existing equipment.
- High-strength engineering plastic housing: Provides high-level protection of IP67/IP69K, fearless of oil, dust, moisture and high-pressure water washing on the production line, and can easily cope with harsh environments such as food, chemical and metal processing.
- Ultra-long lifespan design: The core light source has a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, which means fewer replacements, lower maintenance costs, and long-term stable performance output.
- It supports a wide voltage input of 10-30V DC, and has built-in reverse connection protection, overload protection and surge suppression to avoid damage caused by wiring errors or power fluctuations, ensuring continuous and stable operation of the equipment 24/7 and greatly reducing the risk of unexpected shutdown.
| Quantity | Unit price (GCS111-N/GCS111-P) |
| 1-50pcs | 22.86usd/pcs |
| 50-100pcs | 21.5usd/pcs |
| ≥100pcs | 20.5usd/pcs |
Advantages of Color Mark Sensor GCS111
1. Superior Color Detection:
Equipped with an advanced true-color recognition chip and adaptive spectral analysis technology, it not only easily distinguishes high-contrast colors but also accurately captures similar colors that are difficult for the human eye to differentiate (such as deep blue and navy blue, or different shades of white), fundamentally eliminating quality defects caused by color misjudgment.
2. Exceptional Anti-interference Capability:
The unique "ambient light immunity" algorithm and specially modulated light source effectively suppress interference from complex ambient light sources such as factory windows and lighting fixtures, ensuring consistent detection results even under direct sunlight or in dim lighting conditions.
3. Microsecond-Level Repeatability:
With a repeatability accuracy of ±0.1mm, even at ultra-high-speed operation of thousands of times per minute, it ensures that every packaging cut and every label placement is flawless, achieving perfect product quality consistency.
4. One-button Intelligent Teaching:
Say goodbye to cumbersome potentiometer knobs! Simply press a button, and the sensor automatically learns and locks in the current color. Multiple teaching modes (such as single-point, two-point, and background suppression) are available to flexibly handle various complex application scenarios.
5. Clear Visual Diagnostics:
Garantta color mark sensor GCS111, equipped with high-brightness multi-color LED status indicators and a high-resolution digital tube display, it displays signal strength, switch status, and equipment health in real time, making fault diagnosis and parameter adjustment clear at a glance, greatly shortening debugging and maintenance time.
Application of color Mark Sensor GCS111
- Packaging Industry: Flexible packaging pattern positioning, packaging box color detection, filling line label correction
- Textile Industry: Fabric color sorting, yarn marking detection
- Printing Industry: Color printing registration, defect detection
- Logistics Sorting: Parcel label recognition, flow direction sorting
- Electronics Manufacturing: Component color recognition, PCB board marking, and positioning


Precautions
1. Before connecting the Color Mark Sensor power supply, it is necessary to check whether the power supply used complies with DC12-24V ± 10%, and the maximum value should not exceed 40V; otherwise, it may damage the photoelectric switch.
2. To ensure high stability of the detection, two points must be guaranteed: first, the detection distance meets the specified rated gauge distance. For example, if the gauge length is 12 ± 2mm, the gauge length must be set to 12mm during installation. The switch can have a 4mm upper and lower anti-vibration stability zone, which is greatly reduced when the track gauge is 10mm. The second is to strictly adjust the sensitivity according to the operating steps. And every time the packaging materials are no longer replaced, they should be readjusted.
3. During installation, it is necessary to prevent strong light from directly entering the optical lens or take appropriate shading measures.
4. Corrosive gases, such as temperature, humidity, vibration, and impact in the work environment, may affect the operation of photoelectric switches. Please try to eliminate these effects as much as possible.
5. Pay attention to the cleanliness of optical lenses in daily life, and try to avoid standing the lenses upright during installation to reduce dust.
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color mark sensor
| Model | NPN NO GCS-111 | |||
| PNP NO GCS-111-P | ||||
| Type | Cable type | |||
| Detection distance | 10±3.5mm | |||
| Spot size | 1x5mm(Set distance: 10 mm) | |||
| Supply voltage | 12~24VDC±10%/pulsation P-P 10% or less | |||
| Power consumption | Power 850mW or less (power supply voltage 24V, current consumption 30mA or less) | |||
| Cut-in mode | ||||
| Color mark mode | Color mode | |||
| Low..0~+2V (source current below 0.5mA) | High...+5V~-+V (inflow current is less than 3mA) | |||
| Input impedance is about 10KQ | Input impedance is about 10KO | |||
| Color mode | Color mode | |||
| High..+5V~-+V or disconnected | Low...0~+0.6V or disconnected | |||
| Output | ||||
| NPN open collector transistor | PNP open collector transistor | |||
| Maximum source current: 50mA | Maximum source current: 50mA | |||
| Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between output and +V) | Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between output and +V) | |||
| Residual voltage: 1.5V or less (when the outflow current is 50mA) (Note 1) | Residual voltage: 1.5V or less (when the outflow current is 50mA) (Note 1) | |||
| Output action | Color mark mode: ON when light enters, Color mode: ON when consistent | |||
| Short circuit protection | Equipped (automatic reset type) | |||
| Reaction time | Color mark mode: 45μs or less, color mode: 150μs or less | |||
| Working status indicator light | Orange LED (lights up when output is ON) | |||
| Ambient temperature | 10~+55℃ (note no condensation or freezing) during storage: -20~+70℃ | |||
| Ambient humidity | 35~85%RH, storage: 35~85%RH | |||
| Light emitting components | Red/green/blue composite LED (projection peak wavelength: 640nm/525nm/470nm) | |||
| Protective structure | IP 67(IEC) | |||









