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Rockwell Automation: Photoelectric sensor

The ColorSight Series 9000 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, WI) can identify colors and sort packages accordingly as they pass on a conveyor.

Mar 31, 2000
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The target color is established by the touch of a button. Sensor is said to sell for 30% less than competitors.

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