PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1050551 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. This sensor utilizes a PinPoint LED light source and a PNP switching output, making it suitable for high-speed presence detection in confined industrial spaces. It is commonly deployed in automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, and material handling systems requiring reliable, non-contact sensing.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- SWITCHING OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with background suppression
- 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
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light switching (light-on)
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, small parts detection, automated assembly, packaging machinery, material handling.