PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1122172 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This device is a SICK W4 series miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes background suppression technology to reliably detect objects regardless of background color or reflectivity, making it suitable for applications such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines. The sensor provides a PNP switching output and integrates a PinPoint LED for accurate sensing.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA (without load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- RESPONSE TIME: <= 0.5 ms
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Optics)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- MINIMUM OBJECT SIZE: 1.5 mm (at 100 mm sensing distance)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (W x H x D)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, small parts detection, robotics.
- COMPATIBILITY: Industrial control systems, PLCs, embedded systems requiring discrete input.