The machine must piecemeal show the product to the sensors, classify the observed signal and in time remove the marked particle from the stream.
The terms "color" and "optical" often refer to one class of equipment, but the capabilities of a particular configuration are determined by the feed, the lighting, the sensors, the algorithm, the number of channels and the break system, each stage creates its own errors that need to be measured on one sample.
SORTING / CONTROLS/QSYSTEM/CRITYEXIT
01/QUICK VERDICT
Evaluate not the list of cameras or algorithms by themselves, but the reproducible result of the entire chain - from uniform feeding to clean output fractions.
02/checklist
Verification before the next decision
Mark the item closed only when there is a document, measurement, observation or designated responsible person.
01
check the uniformity of the supply and observation of each particle
02
clarify the viewing sides, lighting and available sensors
03
Preserve the prescription and the right to change it
04
fix pressure, flow and air quality
05
measure the delay and accuracy of the pneumatic release
06
count pass and false selection
07
Check the optics cleanup and restore the settings
03/technique
From Initial Data to Verified Results
Each stage preserves the boundary between the revealed fact, the editorial method and what still needs to be confirmed.
01
The feed forms the observed flow
The silo and the feeder must distribute the product through channels without hidden layers and unstable jumps. Pollution, vibration, grain shape and selected pace affect the separation of particles. If the sensor does not see the particle separately, subsequent classification is already limited.
stable-layer
loading
repeatable
02
Optics only see the available signal
Lighting and sensors look at given ranges and sides of a product. The ability to distinguish color does not prove the ability to determine an internal defect, density or chemical composition. Ask what trait is actually observed and on what benchmark it was confirmed.
spectral
geometry
reference
03
Recipe turns signal into solution
The algorithm compares the observation to the tolerance settings and labels the particle. A stricter threshold can remove more defects and increase the loss of a good product at the same time, so the recipe is evaluated with a pair of indicators, saved with the version and limited random changes.
class
recipe
operator
04
The shutdown must hit the selected particle
Once recognized, the system calculates the angular momentum. The result depends on the particle velocity, valve delay, channel geometry, and the stability of the prepared air. Pressure drawdown or nozzle contamination can change both types of error, even if the optical setting has not changed.
load-pressure
airflow
valve condition
05
Calibration and cleaning return repeatability
Windows, lights and backgrounds become contaminated, and batches change appearance. The regulation should specify the test sample, allowable deviation, cleaning, recalibration and recording of the result.
test-piece
calibration
check-up
05/frequently asked questions
Before testing or requesting the supplier
Short answers retain the same limitations as the main material.
01Are optical and color sorters the same thing?+
In directories, these words are often used synonymously with class, but the specific sensors and features vary, so you need to check the configuration rather than rely on the name.
02Can the machine detect shape defects?+
Some configurations claim shape analysis, but this needs to be confirmed on a particular model and sample, and the presence of a camera alone does not prove such a function.
03Why is compressed air important?+
In many models, it creates a break pulse. Pressure, flow, purity and stability affect the accuracy of removal; requirements are requested for the operating configuration.
04Is one recipe suitable for all types of coffee?+
There is no guarantee. Origin, processing, humidity and appearance of the batch change, the recipe is validated on typical batches and retested after a significant product change.
07/Next step
Check the principle on real flow
Compare sensors, air and selection quality with published configurations.