PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1102465 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection using background suppression technology. It provides reliable presence sensing in industrial automation environments, particularly suited for material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly line applications requiring compact form factors and robust performance. This device is critical for non-contact object detection where background interference must be ignored.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 200 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Single switching output
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Small parts detection, presence detection in confined spaces, applications requiring reliable background suppression