Contrast scanner

The KT 5 Contrast Scanner is a high-speed solid state registration control scanner from Sick Optic-Electronic (Eden Prairie, WI) that provides good sensitivity at ranges up to 40 mm (1.57") even at 10ꯠ operations/ sec.

Jul 31, 1995

Said to be the first registration control scanner to eliminate the need for switching between monochromatic green and red LEDs. Detects registration marks on materials with matte, glossy or reflective surfaces, including foils.

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