PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1052618 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial spaces. Utilizing advanced background suppression technology and PinPoint LED optics, this sensor provides consistent presence detection independent of object color or surface characteristics. It is commonly deployed in material handling, packaging, and assembly automation systems requiring accurate and compact sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: Supply Voltage 10 V DC to 30 V DC Current Consumption Max. 20 mA (no load) Output Type PNP, Light/Dark switching (selectable) Switching Current Max. 100 mA Switching Frequency 1,000 Hz Response Time 0.5 ms Protection Class III
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: Housing Material ABS/PC, Front Screen PMMA Light Source PinPoint Red LED (650 nm) Sensing Range 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer) Integrated Background Suppression Miniature rectangular form factor
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: Connection Type M8 male connector, 3-pin Output Function Selectable Light-on/Dark-on via control wire
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP RATING IP67 Operating Temperature -40 °C to +60 °C Storage Temperature -40 °C to +75 °C Mounting Style Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics, and general industrial automation for reliable object presence detection.