Optical Fork Sensor WFL50-40B41CA00 | IP65 Rated | 11 kHz Switching Frequency | Fast Response Time | by SICK
The Optical Fork Sensor WFL50-40B41CA00 is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation, featuring a high switching frequency of 11 kHz and a fast response time of ≤ 60 µs. With an IP65 rated aluminum housing, it ensures durability in harsh environments, making it ideal for quality control and material handling applications.
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- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Current consumption: 40 mA
- Switching frequency: 11 kHz
- Response time: ≤ 60 µs
- Switching output: Push-pull PNP/NPN
- Output current max: 100 mA
- Enclosure rating: IP65
- Connection type: Male connector M8, 4-pin
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C
- Ambient storage temperature: -30 °C to +80 °C
- Ambient light immunity: ≤ 10,000 lx
- Safety parameters: MTTFD 80 years, DCavg 0%
- Cycle time: 2.3 ms
- Teach-in modes: 1-point, 2-point, dynamic
- Circuit protection: Reverse polarity, short-circuit, interference pulse suppression
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 88.5mm x 47mm x 10mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Optical detection principle with laser red light source
- Fork width of 50 mm and fork depth of 42 mm
- Minimum detectable object size of 0.05 mm
- Adjustable via teach-in button and cable with multiple teach-in modes
- High switching frequency of 11 kHz and fast response time ≤ 60 µs
- Push-pull PNP/NPN switching output with light/dark switching mode
- IP65 rated aluminum housing for robust industrial use
- IO-Link V1.1 communication interface for advanced configuration
- Reverse polarity and short-circuit protected outputs
- Installation by qualified personnel recommended to ensure proper electrical connections and configuration via IO-Link.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Quality control in manufacturing lines
- Material handling and packaging systems
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Low power consumption with 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply voltage
- Durable aluminum housing reduces waste through long product life
- IO-Link interface enables efficient device management reducing downtime
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK WFL50-40B41CA00 Optical Fork Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precise object detection applications.
