PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1068263 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor with background suppression, engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial environments. Utilizing PinPoint LED technology and a PNP switching output, this device provides reliable presence sensing for automated machinery, material handling, and assembly applications requiring high detection accuracy and compact form factors.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric sensor, background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- RIPPLE: <= 5 Vpp
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24V without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, light/dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, red light
- WAVELENGTH: 650 nm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 male connector, 3-pin
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, conveyor systems, packaging machinery, small parts handling, general industrial automation.