PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1064576 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse Mode with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3 series photoelectric sensor provides reliable object detection through diffuse sensing with integrated background suppression. Engineered for industrial automation environments, it utilizes a PinPoint LED for precise sensing and offers a PNP output for direct integration into control systems. This compact sensor is suitable for applications requiring accurate presence detection of various materials, including packaging, material handling, and assembly operations.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series, WTB4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse Mode with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm to 150 mm (typical for WTB4-3 variants)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Compact rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object presence detection, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, small parts detection.