PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1058643 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It employs diffuse sensing with integrated background suppression technology, enabling reliable detection of diverse objects irrespective of their color or surface characteristics, while effectively ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP switching output, facilitating direct integration into industrial control systems requiring robust presence detection capabilities.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4 Series, WTB4
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA maximum
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA maximum
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- PROTECTION CLASS: III
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)
- WEIGHT: 10 g approximately
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin male connector
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark switching selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object presence detection, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, small parts detection, general industrial automation.