PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1068869 - Photoelectric Sensor (Background Suppression)
This SICK W4-3 series photoelectric sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, provides reliable object detection utilizing background suppression technology. Engineered for industrial automation environments, it precisely identifies objects irrespective of color or surface texture against varying backgrounds. Its compact design and robust construction make it suitable for integration into material handling systems, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring accurate presence sensing.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (no load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light-on/Dark-on selectable via control wire
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging, assembly, robotics
- DETECTION CAPABILITY: Reliable detection of objects regardless of color or surface texture against a background