PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1050193 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, engineered for reliable object detection using background suppression technology. It provides precise presence sensing in industrial automation, material handling, and packaging machinery, ensuring robust performance in applications requiring detection independent of background reflectivity. The sensor integrates a PinPoint LED for accurate light spot positioning and offers a PNP switching output for direct integration into control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 150 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- INDICATORS: LED for switching status, LED for operating reserve
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, typically via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Automated machinery, material handling systems, packaging equipment, assembly lines, general industrial automation for precise object presence detection.