PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1036956 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression is engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial environments. Utilizing PinPoint LED technology and a PNP output, it provides reliable presence sensing for automated machinery, material handling systems, and assembly lines. The sensor integrates directly into control systems requiring discrete digital inputs for process automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- PROTECTION CLASS: III
- SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Yes
- REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION: Yes
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (630 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background Suppression
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, small part detection, packaging machinery, material handling, assembly automation, robotics, general industrial automation.