PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1059053 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK W4-3 series photoelectric proximity sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, is engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology and a PinPoint LED, this miniature sensor provides reliable presence detection for applications such as material handling, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines, integrating via a standard M8 connector.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor (Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 200 mm (adjustable)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- RESPONSE TIME: < 0.5 ms
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, material handling, robotics
- FUNCTION: Reliable object detection, presence sensing, position monitoring in confined spaces