PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1106342 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, this device provides reliable presence detection independent of object color or surface characteristics. It is designed for integration into compact machinery, including packaging lines, material handling systems, and robotic cells, where space is constrained and accurate sensing is critical for process control.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- SENSING RANGE: Adjustable, typically 20 mm to 150 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red Light LED
- LIGHT SPOT SIZE: Approximately 8 mm (at 100 mm sensing distance)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- INDICATORS: LED for Operating Status, LED for Switching Output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Ambient Air
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or Bracket Mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor Systems, Packaging Machines, Material Handling, Small Parts Detection, Robotics, Assembly Lines
- FUNCTION: Object Presence Detection, Position Monitoring, Gap Control