PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1047412 - Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK W4S-3 Inox series photoelectric sensor provides precise object detection with background suppression, utilizing a Class 1 red laser light source. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, it offers reliable presence detection in applications requiring high chemical resistance and washdown capabilities, such as food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and harsh industrial automation. Its integrated IO-Link interface facilitates advanced diagnostics and parameterization.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4S-3 Inox
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression (BGS)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: 1 x PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: Laser, Red (650 nm)
- LASER CLASS: 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm to 120 mm
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Stainless steel (V4A/1.4404/316L)
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- DIMENSIONS: 12.2 mm x 41.8 mm x 17.3 mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: IO-Link V1.1
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- CONFIGURATION: Teach-in button, IO-Link
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67, IP68, IP69K
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Ambient air
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical production, washdown applications, chemical environments, packaging machinery, material handling.