PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1222787 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This device is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the SICK W4-3 series, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes background suppression technology to reliably detect objects regardless of their color or surface properties, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP output with selectable light/dark switching, making it suitable for applications requiring accurate presence detection, material handling, and small part detection on conveyors or assembly lines.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity 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:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm, adjustable
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range, switch for light/dark switching
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- FEEDBACK: Switching output (PNP)
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial machinery, automated assembly lines, material handling systems, packaging equipment
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Conveyors, robotic cells, pick-and-place machines, small part detection systems