PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6037194 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK 6037194 is a W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, this sensor reliably detects objects within a defined sensing range while ignoring reflective backgrounds. It provides a robust PNP switching output, making it suitable for integration into control systems requiring discrete signal inputs for presence detection, positioning, and material flow monitoring.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- 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 RANGE: 30 mm ... 200 mm
- CONNECTION: M8 4-pin male connector
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/dark switching (selectable)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range adjustment
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C ... +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- Object detection in confined spaces, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics, general industrial automation for presence and position sensing.