PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1055438 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This SICK W4-3 series photoelectric sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, provides reliable object detection using background suppression technology. It is engineered for precise presence sensing in industrial automation, material handling, and packaging applications, offering robust performance in compact form factors. The sensor integrates a PNP output with M8 connector for streamlined integration into control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: 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)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin Male Connector with 150 mm Cable
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP (NO/NC Selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for Sensing Range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, general industrial automation.