PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1200002 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It employs diffuse sensing with integrated background suppression technology, facilitating reliable detection of diverse materials irrespective of color or surface texture, while effectively ignoring reflective backgrounds. This sensor is optimized for applications demanding accurate presence detection, position monitoring, and material handling within confined spaces, commonly integrated into packaging machinery, assembly lines, and robotic systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, rectangular housing
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial machinery, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, assembly lines, robotics
- FUNCTION: Object presence detection, position sensing, material handling, counting applications