PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1111102 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for reliable object detection utilizing background suppression technology. This sensor provides a precise PNP switching output, making it suitable for integration into industrial automation systems requiring compact sensing solutions for presence detection, small parts verification, and material handling applications across packaging, assembly, and robotics sectors.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin Male Connector
- OPTICAL/SENSING:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric Proximity, Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (Adjustable via Potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- LIGHT SPOT: Approximately 2.5 mm at 100 mm
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front Screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular Housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP Switching Output
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for Sensing Range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object presence detection, small component verification, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics.