PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK WTB250-2P2431 - Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression
The SICK WTB250-2P2431 is a compact photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, this sensor accurately detects objects within a defined range while ignoring reflective backgrounds, making it suitable for applications requiring reliable presence detection regardless of object color or surface finish. It integrates a PNP switching output and an M12 connector for straightforward integration into control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: WTB250
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <= 30 mA (without load)
- SWITCHING OUTPUT: PNP, Light/Dark Switching
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric, Background Suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red Light LED
- SENSING RANGE: 30 mm to 300 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 Male Connector, 4-pin
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer (for sensing range)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +55 °C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +70 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling, assembly lines, robotics
- APPLICATION: Object presence detection, position monitoring, counting applications, differentiation of objects from background