# What is the difference between the ODC Family and 1DC Series for edge detection?

> Both product lines provide the same edge detection accuracy and material versatility. The difference is in how they integrate: odc 96 Family Best for: End users who want easy setup with touchscreen interface Requires scu5 or scu6x controller Intuitive touchscreen operation No coding required Sens...

**Last updated:** 2026-02-03

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## Question

What is the difference between the ODC Family and 1DC Series for edge detection?

## Short Answer

ODC sensors require a controller with touchscreen interface for easy operation. 1DC sensors have built-in processing with direct Ethernet connectivity for OEMs.

## Detailed Answer

Both product lines provide the same edge detection accuracy and material versatility. The difference is in how they integrate:

#### [ODC 96](https://r2r.tech/products/sensors/odc-96) Family

- Best for: End users who want easy setup with touchscreen interface
- Requires [SCU5](https://r2r.tech/products/sensor-controller/scu5) or [SCU6x](https://r2r.tech/products/sensor-controller/scu6x) controller
- Intuitive touchscreen operation
- No coding required
- Sensing ranges: 48-960mm

#### [1DC 960](https://r2r.tech/products/sensors/roll-2-rollr-sensor-1dc-960) Series

- Best for: OEMs and technical users who prefer Ethernet/PLC interfaces
- All-in-one sensor (no external controller needed)
- Direct Ethernet connectivity
- EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus/TCP
- Sensing ranges: 96-960mm

Both are priced similarly—choose based on your integration preference, not cost.

**Category:** General

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