PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1053038 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. It employs a red light LED and provides a PNP switching output, facilitating direct interface with industrial programmable logic controllers and control systems. This sensor is optimized for applications in material handling, automated assembly, and packaging machinery where reliable presence detection and compact form factors are critical.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: WTB4
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light Switching (NO)
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 120 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red Light LED
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular Housing
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light switching (NO)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +55 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3)
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Material handling, packaging lines, automated assembly, conveyor systems, robotics