PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1050932 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing optical background suppression technology, this sensor provides reliable presence detection independent of object color or background reflectivity. It features a PNP switching output and is suitable for integration into material handling systems, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines requiring compact sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Optics)
- DIMENSIONS: 12.2 mm x 47.2 mm x 23.6 mm (W x H x D)
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching (selectable via control wire)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range adjustment
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, small parts detection, robotics, general industrial automation
- COMPATIBILITY: PLC systems, industrial controllers, relay circuits