PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6077702 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
The SICK WTB4-3P2161 is a miniature photoelectric sensor from the W4 series, engineered for precise object detection with integrated background suppression. This optical sensing device utilizes a red light LED and a PNP switching output, making it suitable for industrial automation applications requiring reliable presence detection, particularly in material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines where small parts or varying backgrounds are present.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4 Series, WTB4
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Diffuse with Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular housing
- CONNECTION: M8 3-pin male connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer for sensing range
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +55 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole (M3)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial control systems, PLCs
- SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, packaging equipment, assembly automation, material handling, small parts detection