PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1118744 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. Utilizing SICK's PinPoint LED technology, it provides highly accurate and reliable sensing across a defined range. This sensor is suitable for demanding automation tasks in material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines where space is restricted and reliable detection of various object colors against a fixed background is critical.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 150 mm (Adjustable)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 Male Connector, 3-pin
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Complementary (NO/NC selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection (Passive)
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 Screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Material Handling, Packaging Machinery, Assembly Automation, Robotics
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor Systems, Pick-and-Place Units, Small Part Detection