PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1133818 - 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 confined industrial environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression, this device provides reliable presence detection for automated machinery and material handling systems. It integrates seamlessly into control architectures requiring discrete PNP output signals for process automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, diffuse sensor with background suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, complementary (NO/NC 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 (approximate)
- WEIGHT: 10 g (approximate)
- CONNECTION TYPE: Connector M8, 3-pin
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm ... 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: PNP, Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensitivity
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems, robotics, general industrial automation for object presence and position detection.