PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1057081 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology with a PinPoint red light LED, it provides reliable detection of objects regardless of their color or surface texture, while effectively ignoring reflective backgrounds. This sensor is designed for integration into material handling systems, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring compact, high-performance sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- DETECTION RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC plastic
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics, general industrial object detection.