PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6072871 - Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK 6072871 unit is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor from the W4-3 product family, engineered for precise object detection using background suppression technology. It provides reliable presence sensing in industrial automation environments, suitable for applications requiring compact form factors such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines. The sensor utilizes a PinPoint LED for accurate detection and offers a PNP switching output.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity, background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (W x H x D)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark Switching Selectable
- CONNECTION: M8 4-pin Male Connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, robotics.