PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1119394 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology and a PinPoint red light LED, this sensor provides reliable presence sensing for small parts and challenging surfaces. It is commonly deployed in packaging machinery, material handling systems, and automated assembly lines requiring compact and robust sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 1
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm (Width) x 39.5 mm (Height) x 12 mm (Depth)
- WEIGHT: 10 g
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: Male connector, M8, 4-pin
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensitivity
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 degrees C to +60 degrees C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 degrees C to +75 degrees C
- SHOCK RESISTANCE: 30 g, 11 ms
- VIBRATION RESISTANCE: 10 Hz to 55 Hz (amplitude 1 mm)
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting for M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Object detection, presence sensing, small part detection, packaging machines, material handling, assembly automation, robotics.
- DETECTION PRINCIPLE: Background suppression for reliable detection independent of background color or distance.