PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1016934 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor (Background Suppression)
The SICK 1016934 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, featuring background suppression technology. It is engineered for precise and reliable object detection in automated industrial environments, particularly where object color or surface variations are present, or where a fixed background needs to be ignored. This sensor provides a robust solution for material handling, packaging, and assembly automation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 (WTB4-3 variant)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (no load)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- HOUSING: Miniature rectangular form factor
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- SENSING RANGE: Adjustable, typically 30 mm to 125 mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT: 1 x PNP transistor output
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- MOUNTING: Through-hole via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotic cells, general industrial automation
- FUNCTION: Object presence detection, material flow control, position sensing, particularly effective with varying object colors or reflective surfaces against a consistent background.