PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1218816 - Photoelectric Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. This diffuse sensor with background suppression technology provides reliable presence sensing, making it suitable for applications in material handling, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines where space constraints and accurate detection are critical. It integrates a PNP switching output for direct interface with industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series (Miniature Photoelectric Sensors)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 3-pin male connector
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse sensor with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm ... 150 mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: Light switching
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, robotic cells, packaging machines, material handling equipment, automated assembly lines
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: General industrial automation requiring precise object detection in confined spaces