PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1222797 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse Mode with Background Suppression
This SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, it accurately detects objects regardless of their color or surface texture, while reliably ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP switching output and is suitable for applications requiring robust presence detection, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse Mode with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with Background Suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint Red LED
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (W x H x D)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light Switching (NO)
- CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics, general industrial object detection.