PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1093627 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection by utilizing background suppression technology. It provides reliable presence sensing for industrial automation applications, including material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines, through a robust optical sensing principle with a PNP switching output. The device is designed for integration into control systems requiring discrete object detection independent of object color or surface characteristics.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Complementary (Light/Dark switching selectable)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Block Housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin Male Connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +50 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging, assembly lines, small parts detection, robotics.