Datalogic TLµ-515C Contrast Sensor – Colour Mark Sensor Supplier in India
The Datalogic TLµ-515C (order code 954151360) is a compact photoelectric contrast sensor with white LED emission, a 9 mm sensing distance, PNP output and an M12 connector. Packaging machine builders use this Datalogic colour mark sensor to read printed registration marks on film, labels and cartons at high speed. Industrypapa stocks the TLµ-515C as a Datalogic sensor distributor in India, with GST invoice and pan-India dispatch.
By Industrypapa Technical Team · 5 min read · Updated October 2026
Datalogic TLµ-515C sensor in brief
- What it is: an industrial contrast sensor (registration mark sensor) from Datalogic
- Detects: printed marks against their background by contrast
- Light: white LED, suited to most mark and colour combinations
- Distance: 9 mm, PNP output, M12 connector, 10–30 V DC
- Setup: simple teach-in, no potentiometer adjustment
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What is a photoelectric contrast sensor?
A photoelectric contrast sensor shines light on a surface and measures how much comes back. A dark printed mark reflects less light than the lighter background around it, so the sensor switches its output every time a mark passes. This is why a contrast sensor is also called a registration mark sensor or colour mark sensor: it keeps cutting, sealing and printing in register with the print on the material.
The TLµ-515C contrast sensor belongs to Datalogic's compact TLµ family. The white LED works across a wide range of colours, so one sensor covers most jobs without changing the light source.
Datalogic TLµ-515C specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Datalogic (Datasensor / Datasensing) |
| Model | TLµ-515C (also written TLu-515C) |
| Order code | 954151360 |
| Sensor type | Photoelectric contrast sensor (colour mark / registration mark sensor) |
| Emission | White LED |
| Sensing distance | 9 mm (fixed focus) |
| Output | PNP |
| Supply voltage | 10–30 V DC |
| Current consumption | 80 mA max |
| Connection | M12 connector |
| Setting | Teach-in by push-buttons or remote via cable |
| Housing | Metal housing |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
Always confirm details against the latest Datalogic datasheet for your application.
Why choose the Datalogic TLµ-515C sensor
- Reliable mark reading: white light handles colour marks on printed film, foil and paper
- Fast setup: teach the mark and background with the buttons, or remotely from the PLC
- Compact and rugged: metal housing with IP67 protection for washdown and dusty areas
- Easy wiring: standard M12 connector and PNP output for most Indian machine PLCs
- Genuine replacement: direct match for older Datasensor TLu-515C units
Typical applications of this industrial contrast sensor
- Form-fill-seal (FFS) and flow wrap packaging machines
- Pouch and sachet machines: cutting on the print mark
- Label applicators and labelling machines
- Printing, slitting and rewinding of laminates
- Carton and tube marking, tea, spice, pharma and FMCG packaging
TLµ-515C wiring and setup tips
Connect the M12 connector to a 10–30 V DC supply and wire the PNP output to the PLC or machine controller input. Mount the sensor about 9 mm from the material, roughly perpendicular to the surface, so the light spot sits on the mark track. Run teach-in on the mark and then on the background, and check the output LED as material moves past. For glossy film, tilt the sensor a few degrees to avoid direct reflections.
Datalogic sensor distributor in India
Industrypapa supplies Datalogic contrast sensors, photoelectric sensors and safety products across India, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Every order includes a GST invoice, and stocked items are dispatched the same day. See the full range on our Datalogic sensors page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the TLµ-515C a contrast sensor or a colour mark sensor?
Both terms describe the same job. The Datalogic TLµ-515C is a photoelectric contrast sensor that detects printed registration marks (colour marks) by the difference in reflected light between the mark and the background.
What is the order code of the Datalogic TLµ-515C?
The Datalogic order code is 954151360. Quote both the model name and this code when you send an enquiry so you get exactly the right version.
What light source does the TLµ-515C use?
It uses white LED emission, which handles a wide range of mark and background colour combinations on printed film, labels and cartons.
What is the sensing distance?
The TLµ-515C works at a short fixed distance of about 9 mm from the target, which is typical for registration mark sensors on packaging machines.
What output and connection does it have?
A PNP switching output on an M12 connector, powered from 10–30 V DC.
How is it set up?
Using teach-in: you teach the mark and the background with the push-buttons on the sensor, or remotely through the cable.
Do you supply the TLµ-515C across India?
Yes. Industrypapa is a Datalogic sensor distributor in India with stock, GST invoice and pan-India dispatch.
Can I replace an old Datasensor TLu-515C with this model?
TLu-515C and TLµ-515C refer to the same Datalogic (formerly Datasensor) model. Share the label photo of your old sensor and we will confirm the match.