PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1093737 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology and a PinPoint LED, this sensor provides consistent detection of various materials while ignoring reflective backgrounds. It is commonly deployed in material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring compact sensing solutions with robust detection capabilities.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24V, no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red PinPoint LED (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 Male Connector, 3-pin
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for Sensing Range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, general industrial object detection.