PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1111829 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression, this device provides reliable presence detection independent of object color or surface characteristics. It is commonly deployed in automated assembly, packaging, and material handling systems requiring robust and compact sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, diffuse with background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: Light/dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse sensor with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm to 150 mm, adjustable
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICAL FACE MATERIAL: PMMA
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin male connector
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature cubic housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Complementary (NO/NC selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, position detection in automated assembly, packaging machinery, material handling, and robotics.