PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6020163 - Photoelectric Sensor
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor designed for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing diffuse sensing with background suppression technology, this device provides reliable presence detection for various materials, irrespective of their color or surface texture. It is commonly deployed in applications requiring accurate position sensing, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUTS: 1
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse with background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- HOUSING FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 3-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching (selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial automation, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, small parts detection.