PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1055492 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. This device utilizes optical sensing technology to reliably detect objects within a defined range, irrespective of background reflectivity, making it suitable for high-speed material handling, packaging, and assembly automation applications requiring compact form factors and robust performance.
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: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- RESPONSE TIME: < 0.5 ms
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP switching output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics
- FUNCTION: Reliable object presence detection, position sensing, and counting in environments with challenging backgrounds.