PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1055044 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This device is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the SICK W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes background suppression technology to reliably detect objects regardless of their color or surface properties, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP switching output, making it suitable for integration into control systems requiring discrete signal inputs for material handling, packaging, and assembly applications.
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
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Complementary (NO/NC selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, small parts detection, general industrial automation.