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Optical Fork Sensor WFM50-60P321 | Red LED Light Source | IP67 Rated | Fast Response Time | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 6037824
$444.40 List price: $558.60
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The Optical Fork Sensor WFM50-60P321 features a red LED light source and a robust aluminum housing, making it ideal for industrial automation and manufacturing process control. With a high switching frequency of 4 kHz and a fast response time of ≤ 125 µs, this sensor ensures reliable object detection. Its IP67 rating provides excellent protection against dust and water, making it suitable for various applications in challenging environments.
Technical Specifications
  • Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
  • Current consumption: < 20 mA
  • Switching frequency: 4 kHz
  • Response time: ≤ 125 µs
  • Switching output: PNP, dark switching mode
  • Output current max: 100 mA
  • Initialization time: 140 ms
  • Circuit protection: UV connections, reverse polarity, short-circuit, interference pulse suppression
  • Enclosure rating: IP67
  • Housing material: Aluminum
  • Connection type: Connector M8, 3-pin
  • Ambient operating temperature: -10 °C to +60 °C
  • Storage temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C
  • Ambient light immunity: ≤ 10,000 lx
  • Shock load: According to EN 60068-2-27
  • Protection class: III
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 70mm x 78mm x 10mm
  • Weight: 0.135 kg
Key Features
  • Optical detection principle with red LED light source
  • Fork width of 50 mm and fork depth of 60 mm
  • Minimum detectable object size of 0.8 mm
  • High switching frequency of 4 kHz and fast response time ≤ 125 µs
  • IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
  • Robust aluminum housing with M8, 3-pin connector
  • Dark switching mode with PNP switching output
  • Circuit protection including reverse polarity and short-circuit protection
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by a qualified technician or electrician familiar with industrial sensor systems to ensure proper wiring and configuration.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for object detection
  • Manufacturing process control
  • Safety and monitoring in production lines
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
  • Low power consumption with supply voltage from 10 V DC to 30 V DC
  • Durable aluminum housing reduces waste through long product life
  • IP67 rating ensures protection against environmental contaminants
Warranty Information

Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific terms.

Available Now

The SICK WFM50-60P321 Optical Fork Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and manufacturing process control applications.