PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1068718 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology with a visible PinPoint LED, this sensor provides reliable presence sensing independent of object color or background reflectivity. It is designed for integration into compact machinery, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems requiring robust and accurate detection capabilities.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark switching (selectable via wiring)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- SENSING RANGE: Adjustable via potentiometer, typically 30 mm ... 200 mm
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8 male connector, 4-pin
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling, robotics, general industrial automation
- FUNCTION: Object detection, presence sensing, position monitoring, small part detection