PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1120843 - 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 confined industrial environments. Utilizing background suppression technology and a PinPoint LED, this sensor provides reliable presence sensing and position monitoring. It is suitable for integration into automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, and material handling systems requiring compact, high-performance sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric sensor, background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (typical for W4-3 series)
- WEIGHT: 10 g (typical for W4-3 series)
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm ... 150 mm, adjustable via potentiometer
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- LIGHT SPOT SIZE: 2.5 mm (at 100 mm)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- PROTECTION CLASS: III
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws (standard for W4-3 series)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling, robotics, general industrial automation
- FUNCTION: Object detection, presence sensing, position monitoring