PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1109683 - Photoelectric Sensor, Retro-reflective with Background Suppression
This is a miniature retro-reflective photoelectric sensor from the SICK W4S-3 product family. It is engineered for precise object detection in automated industrial environments, utilizing background suppression technology to reliably detect transparent or difficult-to-sense objects against varying backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP switching output for direct integration into PLC-controlled systems and machinery.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4S-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 2 (Light/Dark switching selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Optics)
- DIMENSIONS: 12.2 mm x 32.5 mm x 17.3 mm (W x H x D)
- WEIGHT: Approx. 10 g
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 0.005 m to 0.8 m (with PL80A reflector)
- BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION: Yes, adjustable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67, IP69K
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COOLING METHOD: Convection (passive)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Packaging machinery, material handling, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, general automation.
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, assembly lines, robotic cells, quality control stations, applications requiring detection of transparent objects (e.g., glass, plastic films).