PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1053074 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with background suppression capabilities. It utilizes a PinPoint LED light source and PNP switching output, making it suitable for high-speed presence sensing in automated assembly, packaging machinery, and material handling applications requiring reliable detection of various object types against complex backgrounds.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- CONNECTION: M8 Male Connector, 3-pin
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular Housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer (Sensitivity)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, automated assembly, packaging machinery, material handling systems.