PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1040742 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK W4-3 series photoelectric proximity sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, performs object detection with background suppression in industrial automation environments. This sensor integrates PinPoint LED technology for defined light spot generation and features a PNP switching output. It is specified for applications requiring compact sensing solutions, including material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP (Light/Dark switching, selectable)
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front screen)
- CONNECTION: 2m cable with M8 3-pin connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT: 1 x PNP (Light/Dark switching, selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Object presence detection, small part detection, packaging lines, material handling systems, assembly automation.