Photoelectric Proximity Sensor | Background Suppression | Adjustable Sensing Range | IP66/IP67/IP69 Rated | by SICK
The Photoelectric Proximity Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring background suppression and an adjustable sensing range from 10 mm to 1,500 mm. With a robust IP66/IP67/IP69 rated housing and an infrared LED light source, it ensures reliable object detection in various applications, including material handling and safety detection.
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Alternatively Known As: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression Sensor, Infrared Proximity Sensor, SICK Proximity Sensor, Industrial Object Sensor
- Functional principle: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- Sensing range: 10 mm to 1,500 mm, adjustable switching threshold 100 mm to 1,500 mm
- Reference object: 90% remission factor (standard white according to DIN 5033)
- Minimum distance between sensing range and background: 70 mm at 600 mm distance
- Light source: Infrared LED, wavelength 850 nm
- Light spot size: Ø 12 mm at 800 mm distance
- LED risk group: Free group according to EN 62471
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Current consumption: ≤ 30 mA without load at 24 V
- Digital outputs: 2 complementary push-pull (PNP/NPN), dark switching
- Output current max: ≤ 100 mA
- Response time: ≤ 500 µs
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Protection class: III
- Enclosure rating: IP66, IP67, IP69
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +60 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
- Shock resistance: 50 g, 11 ms and 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 318 mm length
- Material: Plastic VISTAL® housing, PMMA front screen, PVC cable
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 55.7mm x 42mm x 20mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- Adjustable switching threshold from 100 mm to 1,500 mm
- Sensing range from 10 mm to 1,500 mm, optimal 100 mm to 600 mm
- Infrared LED light source with 850 nm wavelength
- Point-shaped light spot with 12 mm diameter at 800 mm distance
- BluePilot for easy sensing range adjustment
- Dual complementary push-pull digital outputs (PNP/NPN)
- High switching frequency up to 1,000 Hz
- Robust plastic VISTAL® housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection
- Wide ambient operating temperature from -40 °C to +60 °C
- Resistance to cleaning agents certified by ECOLAB
- Long LED service life of 100,000 hours at 25 °C
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper sensor alignment, electrical connection, and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Material handling and conveyor systems
- Safety and presence detection in manufacturing
- Packaging and sorting systems
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Long LED service life reduces waste and replacement frequency
- Energy-efficient infrared LED light source minimizes power consumption
- Durable housing reduces environmental impact through extended product life
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK WTB16I-34115120ZZZZ2ZZZZZZZZZ1 photoelectric proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety detection applications.
