Optical Fork Sensor | Infrared Detection | IP65 Rated | 15 kHz Switching Frequency | by SICK
The Optical Fork Sensor WF2-95B41CA00 features advanced infrared detection with a high switching frequency of 15 kHz, making it ideal for industrial automation and precision measurement applications. With an IP65 rated aluminum housing, it ensures durability in harsh environments while offering multiple teach-in modes for versatile use. Perfect for label detection and object sensing in manufacturing processes.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: < 10%
- Current consumption: 20 mA
- Switching frequency: 15 kHz
- Response time: ≤ 46 µs
- Stability of response time: ± 20 µs
- Jitter: 17 µs
- Switching output: Push-pull PNP/NPN
- Output voltage levels: High = Uv - < 2 V, Low ≤ 2 V
- Output current max: 100 mA
- Input teach-in voltage: Teach > 5 V ... < Uv, Run < 4 V
- Initialization time: 40 ms
- Adjustable switch-off delay via IO-Link
- Circuit protection: Reverse polarity, short-circuit, interference pulse suppression
- Enclosure rating: IP65
- Housing material: Aluminum
- Connection type: Male M8, 4-pin connector
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Storage temperature: -30 °C to +80 °C
- Ambient light immunity: ≤ 10,000 lx
- Shock load: According to EN 60068-2-27
- Protection class: III
- Cycle time: 2.3 ms
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 32mm x 110mm x 10mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Optical detection principle with infrared LED light source
- Fork width of 2 mm and fork depth of 95 mm
- Minimum detectable object size of 0.2 mm
- Multiple teach-in modes including 1-point, 2-point, and dynamic
- Selectable light/dark switching output function
- High switching frequency of 15 kHz and fast response time ≤ 46 µs
- Push-pull PNP/NPN switching output with 100 mA max output current
- IP65 rated aluminum housing for robust industrial use
- IO-Link V1.1 communication interface for smart sensor integration
- Wide operating temperature range from -20 °C to +60 °C
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper electrical connections and sensor alignment.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Label detection in manufacturing processes
- Precision measurement in production lines
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Low power consumption with 20 mA current draw
- Durable aluminum housing reduces waste through extended product life
- Complies with China-RoHS for hazardous substance restrictions
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK WF2-95B41CA00 Optical Fork Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precision detection applications.
