PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK WTV4FE-8416A120A00 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression
This SICK W4F series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor is engineered for precise object detection in confined industrial spaces. Utilizing advanced background suppression technology, it reliably detects objects regardless of their color or surface texture, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. It is suitable for high-speed automation, material handling, and assembly applications requiring compact sensing solutions with consistent operational characteristics.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4F Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10V DC - 30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING MODE: Light/Dark switching, selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light
- SENSING RANGE: 20 mm - 150 mm (typical for W4F background suppression variants)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC
- OPTICS MATERIAL: PMMA
- HOUSING DIMENSIONS: Miniature, flat design (specific dimensions vary slightly by exact variant, but within W4F compact form factor)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M8, 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: 1 x PNP (Q)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Passive
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws (typical for W4F series)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Automated assembly lines, robotics, material handling, packaging machinery, electronics manufacturing
- APPLICATION TYPE: Object detection, presence sensing, position monitoring in space-constrained environments