PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1118144 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, this diffuse sensor accurately identifies objects regardless of their color or surface characteristics, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. It is designed for integration into compact machinery, material handling systems, and assembly lines requiring reliable presence detection and position monitoring.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24 V DC)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark Switching (selectable)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA maximum
- RESPONSE TIME: Less than 0.5 ms
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature Rectangular Housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin Connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: PNP, Complementary (Light/Dark switching via control wire)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole with M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: General industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics
- FUNCTION: Object presence detection, small parts detection, position monitoring