PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1102892 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression capabilities. It utilizes SICK's PinPoint LED technology and a PNP switching output, making it suitable for demanding industrial automation applications such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring reliable presence sensing.
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 (no load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: 1 x PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: Adjustable, 30 mm ... 150 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/dark switching selectable
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging, assembly lines, robotics
- FUNCTION: Object detection, presence sensing, position monitoring