Detecting Bottle Cap Orientation with Color Sensor

Overview

This case introduces using the Atonm Color Sensor CL1 with the S10 probe to detect the orientation of special bottle caps with 42mm diameter, blue outer shell and white inner shell. It is suitable for production environments that require efficient and accurate orientation detection, significantly improving throughput and product quality.

Requirements

Cap features: 42mm diameter, blue outer shell, white inner shell.

Detection distance: 1–3 cm.

Throughput: about 2,100 pieces per hour.

Special requirement: determine cap orientation (front/back).

Technical Approach

1. Sensor selection

To detect both color and orientation, we selected the Atonm Color Sensor CL1 with the S10 probe. The sensor offers high-precision color recognition and adapts to different detection distances.

2. Sensor configuration

Color detection: configure the sensor to identify blue and white.

Distance adjustment: set detection distance to 1–3 cm to ensure reliable recognition on the production line.

Reflective intensity: tune the sensor according to ambient lighting to ensure stable operation under different conditions.

3. Integration and tuning

Integrate the Atonm Color Sensor CL1 with the S10 probe into the production line and perform commissioning. Ensure the sensor accurately recognizes cap color and orientation and can operate stably at line speed.

4. Performance evaluation and optimization

Evaluate recognition accuracy, stability and detection speed on the production line. Optimize parameters based on results to improve overall performance.

Results and Benefits

Using the Atonm Color Sensor CL1 with the S10 probe, the solution achieved accurate detection of cap color and orientation. The line detects about 2,100 caps per hour, greatly improving throughput. High detection accuracy ensures product quality and brings tangible economic benefits and competitiveness to the customer.

Conclusion

This technical case shows how the Atonm Color Sensor CL1 with the S10 probe can efficiently detect cap color and orientation. With proper configuration and integration, the system runs stably on the production line and delivers significant economic benefits.