PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1065859 - Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature diffuse photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, this sensor accurately detects objects regardless of their color or surface texture, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. It is commonly deployed in applications requiring reliable presence sensing, position detection, and small part detection across automated assembly, packaging, and material handling systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- PROTECTION: Short-circuit Protected, Reverse Polarity Protected
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular Housing
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red Light LED
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8, 4-pin Male Connector
- INDICATORS: LED for Switching Status, LED for Operational Readiness
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole Mounting
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated Assembly Lines, Packaging Machinery, Material Handling, Robotics
- FUNCTION: Object Presence Detection, Position Sensing, Small Part Detection