PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1213209 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor, part number 1213209, utilizes background suppression technology for reliable object detection irrespective of background reflectivity. It provides precise, non-contact sensing via a PinPoint LED light source and offers PNP switching outputs, making it suitable for high-speed detection tasks in automated assembly, material handling, and packaging machinery. Its compact form factor and robust construction ensure integration into space-constrained industrial environments requiring dependable presence detection.
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: Max. 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (typical for W4-3 series)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- WIRING: 3-wire DC
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3
- COOLING METHOD: Convection (ambient air)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems, robotics, general industrial automation
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, pick-and-place units, small object detection, presence verification