PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1059457 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial environments. Utilizing background suppression technology with a PinPoint LED, this sensor provides reliable presence detection for various materials, irrespective of their color or surface texture. It integrates seamlessly into automated systems requiring discrete PNP switching outputs for control and monitoring applications.
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 at 24 V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 2 x PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- RESPONSE TIME: < 0.5 ms
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front Screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)
- WEIGHT: 10 g (without cable)
- CONNECTION: Cable with M8, 3-pin Connector (0.2 m length)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 120 mm (Fixed)
- MINIMUM OBJECT SIZE: 0.6 mm at 60 mm Sensing Distance
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Passive Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole with M3 Screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General Industrial Automation, Packaging Machinery, Material Handling, Assembly Lines, Robotics, Small Parts Detection