PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1054864 - Photoelectric Sensor
The SICK W4-3 series photoelectric sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, is a compact industrial sensing device engineered for precise object detection utilizing background suppression technology. It integrates a PinPoint LED light source and a PNP switching output, providing reliable presence detection in applications such as material handling, automated assembly, and packaging machinery, particularly where sensing against reflective backgrounds or in confined spaces is critical. This sensor delivers robust performance for general industrial automation tasks.
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 (at 24V without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: 1 x PNP, light/dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm to 150 mm, adjustable
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- DIMENSIONS: 12.2 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (H) x 16 mm (D)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object presence detection, material handling systems, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, robotics, general industrial automation.