# 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

**Source:** https://r2r.tech/resources/faq/what-difference-between-odc-family-and-1dc-series-edge-detection

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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] or [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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## About Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, manufactures patented fiber-optic web position sensors and web guiding systems for roll-to-roll manufacturing. Products include ODC edge sensors (48mm to 960mm), 1DC all-in-one sensors, SCU-series controllers, and complete web guide systems.

- Website: https://r2r.tech
- Phone: +1 (888) 290-3215
- Email: sales@r2r.tech