PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1073093 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. It utilizes PinPoint LED technology to ensure accurate switching behavior, making it suitable for demanding industrial automation tasks in confined spaces. The sensor is commonly deployed in material handling systems, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines requiring reliable presence detection.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 200 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/dark switching, selectable
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin male connector
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging machinery, automated assembly, small parts detection, robotics, general industrial automation.