PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1040748 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric sensor provides reliable object detection using background suppression technology. Engineered for precise presence detection in confined spaces, it integrates a PinPoint LED for high visibility and a PNP output for direct interface with industrial control systems. Primary applications include material handling, packaging, and automated assembly lines requiring accurate, short-range sensing.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric sensor, background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24 V DC)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, light/dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm, adjustable
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 connector, 3-pin
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensitivity
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging machinery, automated assembly, robotics, small parts detection, general industrial automation.