PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1036818 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This SICK W4-3 series photoelectric sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, provides reliable object detection through precise background suppression technology. Engineered for industrial automation, it utilizes a PinPoint LED for accurate sensing and offers a PNP switching output, making it suitable for applications requiring compact, high-performance presence detection in packaging, material handling, and assembly lines. Its robust design ensures consistent operation in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer (sensitivity)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, small parts detection, packaging machinery, material handling systems, assembly automation, robotics.