SICK Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor

Overview

At a glance

• Miniature housing with M3 threaded mounting holes
• Switching frequency up to 2 kHz
• Stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A included with delivery

Your Benefit

• Highly flexible design and operational capabilities due to precise background suppression
• Quick and easy mounting due to the universally compatible M3 threaded mounting holes

The W8 is a high-quality, miniature photoelectric sensor family specially designed for close-range applications. Autocollimation, background suppression, and high switching frequencies of 2 kHz make these sensors ideal for a broad range of applications. The series is comprised of the WTB8 photoelectric proximity sensor, the WL8 and WLG8 photoelectric retro-reflective sensor and the WSE8 photoelectric through-beam sensor. The housing is designed with M3 threaded mounting holes that provide easy and secure mounting.

Applications

• A fast switching frequency optimizes production processes
• All necessary accessories are included with delivery, decreasing installation and procurement costs
• Application versatility due to sensitivity adjustments, light/dark switching and a variety of connection options

Notes

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.