PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6044021 - Photoelectric Sensor
This device is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the SICK W4-3 product family, specifically designed for reliable object detection using background suppression technology. It provides precise presence sensing in industrial automation environments, utilizing a visible red light source and a PNP switching output. Primary applications include material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly automation requiring compact sensing solutions.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (at 24V DC, no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light (650 nm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 1 x PNP (light/dark switching selectable)
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Object detection, presence sensing, small parts detection, packaging lines, material handling systems, assembly automation.