PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 2014717 - Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a compact photoelectric sensor engineered for object detection in industrial automation. It employs diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, enabling consistent presence detection irrespective of target color or surface finish. This sensor is applicable in systems requiring defined position monitoring, small object detection, and material handling operations.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark switching (configurable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Compact rectangular housing
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 200 mm (adjustable)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT: 1 x PNP (NO/NC configurable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED (650 nm)
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin male connector
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems, robotics
- FUNCTION: Object presence detection, position monitoring, small part detection