PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1071515 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK 1071515 is a W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor designed for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, this sensor provides reliable presence detection regardless of object color or surface texture, making it suitable for applications requiring high detection accuracy and immunity to reflective backgrounds. It integrates seamlessly into control systems via a standard M8 connector, offering a robust solution for material handling, packaging, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (plastic)
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA (plastic)
- HOUSING FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- WEIGHT: Approximately 10 g
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 male connector, 3-pin
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with background suppression
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range adjustment
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting for M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- APPLICATIONS: Object detection in confined spaces, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, general industrial automation.