PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1064355 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, this sensor accurately identifies objects within a defined sensing range, irrespective of background reflectivity. It provides reliable presence detection and position monitoring for applications requiring robust and space-efficient sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/Dark switching, configurable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm, adjustable
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Compact rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Switching output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, small parts detection, robotics.