PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6020065 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology with a PinPoint LED light source, this sensor accurately identifies targets regardless of background reflectivity. It is commonly deployed in applications requiring reliable presence detection, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines.
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, light/dark switching (selectable)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: 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: Object presence detection, small parts detection, packaging equipment, material handling systems, automated assembly processes.