PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1218819 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK 1218819 is a W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes a red light PinPoint LED and PNP switching output, making it suitable for applications requiring reliable presence sensing regardless of object color or surface texture, while effectively ignoring reflective backgrounds. This sensor is commonly deployed in material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, and robotics for accurate position and presence verification.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- PROTECTION CLASS: III
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (Housing), PMMA (Front screen)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light-on/Dark-on selectable
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- INDICATORS: LED for switching status, LED for operating reserve
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +75 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machines, assembly lines, robotics, material handling
- SPECIFIC FUNCTION: Reliable object detection, background suppression, position sensing