SICK Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 20 mm → 500 mm, PNP, IP66, IP67, IP69K

Overview

At a glance

• Rugged VISTAL™ housing
• PinPoint LED or laser
• Photoelectric proximity sensor with sensing range of up to 800 mm
• Photoelectric retro-reflective sensors with autocollimation optics
• Through-beam photoelectric sensors with sensing ranges of up to 60 m
• SIRIC technology
• Connections: M8 and M12 male connector, cable as well as cable with male connector
• M3 and M4 hole pattern

Your Benefit

• Precise detection of small objects and object features
• Detection of objects even through small openings
• Less machine downtime due to stable VISTAL™ housing as well as the suppression of optical interference
• The longest detection and sensing ranges in its class
• Best-in-class background suppression for photoelectric proximity sensors
• No blind spots, detection of shiny or transparent objects using photoelectric retro-reflective sensors
• A wide variety of connection and mounting options
• Highly visible light spot simplifies alignment

The W9 photoelectric sensor family offers a wider range of solutions than ever before. It is a complete product family, including photoelectric proximity sensors as well as photoelectric retro-reflective sensors and through-beam photoelectric sensors. All sensors are equipped with the latest laser and LED technology, protected by a rugged VISTAL® housing – for even stronger mechanical resistance. The W9 range works using SICK's SIRIC® technology; optical and electromagnetic interference is effectively suppressed in any environment. With the addition of various connection, mounting and sensing options, the W9 sensor family is the ideal solution for a variety of application needs in the automation environment.

Applications

• Detection of the smallest work pieces or fine details on products
• Detection through narrow openings
• Checks for protrusions or misalignment
• Detection of objects within a short distance from difficult backgrounds
• Detection of transparent objects
• Object detection in harsh industrial environments

Notes

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