PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1070172 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor, part number 1070172, utilizes PinPoint LED technology and background suppression for reliable object detection in industrial automation environments. It provides a PNP switching output with selectable light/dark switching, making it suitable for precise presence detection, positioning, and counting tasks across various machinery including packaging lines, material handling systems, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 150 mm, adjustable via potentiometer
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)
- WEIGHT: 10 g
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching, selectable via control wire
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67 (EN 60529)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, small parts detection, precise object positioning.