PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1060308 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression capabilities. It utilizes a visible red light PinPoint LED and features a PNP switching output, making it suitable for high-speed detection tasks in confined spaces within material handling, packaging, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (640 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin Male Connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for Sensing Range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, small parts detection.