ColorMax Operating Instructions
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Document No. 10030104
9.3.4. COLOR %
The RED, GREEN and BLUE Color (%) boxes show the values programmed into the selected channel. If
the channel was programmed in the Color & Luminosity mode, these values represent a percent of full
scale for each color component. If the channel was programmed in the Color only mode, these values
represent the proportion of each color component in the composite signal (i.e. the sum of the color
components = 100%).
9.3.5. TOLERANCE %
The Tolerance spin boxes are used to set the tolerance for each color component individually. When
the colors of the samples are significantly different, for example, red, brown, yellow, then the
tolerance setting may be set to a higher value. When the colors of the samples are very similar, for
example similar intensities of the same hue (i.e. color), then tighter tolerance settings are necessary
for reliable differentiation. For applications that require tight tolerance settings (<2%), allow the
sensor to warm-up for 30 minutes prior to use.
9.3.6. MANUAL
The Manual button opens a Manual Entry window that allows previously determined Color (%) and
Tolerance (%) values to be entered by the user. This function is only available when the Recognition
Mode for the selected channel is set to Color and Luminosity.
After entering the desired values, select the OK button to store the values or cancel to exit without
changes.
9.3.7. LUMINOSITY (%)
The Luminosity box shows the average of the red, green and blue color % for the selected channel
when in the Color & Luminosity Recognition Mode. When Color only is selected the Luminosity box is
blank.
9.3.8. MATCH OUTPUT
The Match output setting allows the operator to select either High or Low output on the associated
discrete output when a match occurs. By selecting High the output will pull to sensor V+ and by
selecting Low the output will pull to sensor ground. Whenever a channel is in a non-match condition
the output will pull to the opposite state.
9.3.9. MULTI-SAMPLE TEACH CHANNEL
The Multi-Sample Teach Channel button opens a window that allows multiple samples or multiple
points on a sample to be measured. These measurements are analyzed and the appropriate settings
that allow a match for all of the samples are calculated and are shown in the Result frame. Up to 10
measurements may be made. Select the OK button to store the values or cancel to exit without
changes.
