PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1218820 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK 1218820 is a W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation. Utilizing diffuse sensing with integrated background suppression, this device ensures reliable operation irrespective of target color or surface texture, making it suitable for applications in material handling, packaging, and assembly lines. It features a high-visibility PinPoint LED for accurate alignment and a PNP switching output for direct integration with industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (no load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP transistor output
- I/O: 1 switching output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screw mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, general industrial object detection.