PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1222286 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression capabilities. It utilizes SICK's PinPoint LED technology for accurate sensing and features a PNP switching output for direct integration into industrial control systems. This sensor is suitable for applications requiring reliable presence detection in confined spaces, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- FEEDBACK: Switching output (PNP)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3)
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling, packaging, assembly automation, small parts detection, robotics
- CONTROL SYSTEM INTEGRATION: Compatible with PLCs and industrial controllers via PNP input