PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1018587 - Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, featuring integrated background suppression for reliable object detection irrespective of background reflectivity. Engineered for industrial automation applications such as material handling, packaging, and assembly, it provides precise sensing with a PinPoint LED and offers a PNP switching output for direct integration into control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 (WTB4-3)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/Dark switching selectable
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 150 mm, adjustable via potentiometer
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (W x H x D)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin male connector
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, bracket mountable
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, robotic cells
- APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT: Industrial automation requiring reliable object detection independent of background reflectivity