PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1052197 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection and presence sensing in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology with a visible red PinPoint LED, this sensor provides reliable PNP switching outputs for discrete control systems. It is designed for integration into material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, and robotic applications requiring compact and robust sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Energetic, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24V DC, without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 1
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- OPTICAL PRINCIPLE: Background Suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Control Units
- MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, Packaging machines, Assembly lines, Robotic cells, General machinery