PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1019234 - W4-3 Series Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature diffuse photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection utilizing background suppression technology. It integrates a PinPoint red light LED and a PNP switching output, providing reliable presence sensing for applications in automated assembly, packaging machinery, and material handling systems where space constraints and accurate detection are critical.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 (WTB4)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Complementary (Light/Dark switching selectable)
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- MINIMUM OBJECT SIZE: 0.6 mm diameter at 50 mm sensing distance
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8 male connector, 3-pin
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING TYPE: Through-hole, base or side mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Object presence detection, small part detection, position monitoring in automated assembly, packaging, and material handling.