PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6013684 - Photoelectric Sensor
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, employs background suppression technology for precise object detection. It integrates PinPoint LED optics and a PNP output, making it suitable for high-speed presence detection and position sensing in compact industrial automation environments such as packaging machinery, assembly lines, and robotic cells. The unit provides reliable operation with adjustable sensing range and robust environmental protection.
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: 20 mA (at 24V without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Complementary (NO/NC selectable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red PinPoint LED (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm W x 39.5 mm H x 12 mm D
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector with 0.2 m cable
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensitivity
- OUTPUT LOGIC: Light/dark switching selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Object presence detection, counting, position sensing in material handling, packaging machinery, assembly automation, and robotics.