PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1059746 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology and a PinPoint LED, this sensor provides reliable presence sensing for applications requiring compact form factors and high switching frequencies. It integrates seamlessly into control systems via a standard M8 connector, making it suitable for material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front Screen)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- HOUSING FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 Male Connector, 3-pin
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or Bracket Mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, small parts detection, packaging machinery, material handling systems, assembly automation, robotics.