PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1049052 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4 series, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression, it accurately detects objects within an adjustable range while ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor integrates PNP switching outputs and an M8 3-pin connector, making it suitable for material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly line applications requiring reliable presence detection.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4 Series, Miniature Housing
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm, adjustable via potentiometer
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching selectable
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensitivity
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, object presence detection.