PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1101819 - Photoelectric Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact diffuse photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for reliable object detection with integrated background suppression. This sensor utilizes SICK's PinPoint LED technology and provides a PNP switching output, making it suitable for precise presence sensing in automated machinery, material handling, and packaging applications. It delivers consistent performance in industrial environments requiring accurate detection independent of object color or background reflectivity.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24VDC, no load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (630 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: General industrial automation, object detection, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines.