PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1221729 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for object detection in industrial automation environments. It operates on a diffuse scanning principle utilizing a PinPoint red light LED for presence detection. The sensor features a PNP switching output and an M8 3-pin connector, facilitating standardized integration into control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor (Diffuse Sensor)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse scanning
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- SENSING RANGE: 4 mm to 150 mm (object dependent)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8 Male Connector, 3-pin
- SWITCHING LOGIC: Light/Dark switching selectable
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, small parts detection, general industrial automation.