PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1068864 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
The SICK 1068864 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, this device provides reliable presence detection for various materials. It integrates a PinPoint LED for accurate light spot positioning and offers a PNP switching output, making it suitable for high-speed material handling, packaging, and assembly line applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- OPTICAL/SENSING:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse sensor with background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- LIGHT SPOT: Small, precise light spot
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm to 150 mm, adjustable via potentiometer
- BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION DISTANCE: Adjustable, typically 150 mm
- MINIMUM OBJECT SIZE: Detects objects from 0.6 mm diameter at 50 mm distance
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Complementary (NO/NC selectable via wiring or switch)
- INDICATORS: LED for switching status (yellow), LED for operating reserve (green)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- MOUNTING TYPE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, small parts detection, conveyor systems.
- OBJECT DETECTION: Opaque, translucent, and transparent objects (within limits of background suppression technology).