PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1116265 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 series, engineered for reliable object detection in industrial automation. Utilizing energetic sensing principles with a precise PinPoint LED, this sensor provides a digital PNP output for integration into control systems. It is specifically designed for applications requiring compact form factors and accurate presence detection, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Energetic
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- PROTECTION CLASS: III
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Energetic proximity sensing
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm ... 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8 male connector, 3-pin
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/dark switching (selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, small parts detection, general industrial object presence detection.