SICK WTF12-3P2431 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor

Product Introduction

The SICK WTF12-3P2431 is a robust photoelectric proximity sensor from the W12-3 series, designed for reliable object detection in diverse industrial environments. Featuring a foreground suppression function and a visible red LED light source, it excels in recognizing objects regardless of surface color or reflectivity. Housed in a rugged cast metal body with IP67 protection, it withstands harsh conditions such as dust, moisture, and mechanical stress, making it suitable for packaging, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and other demanding industries.

Features

Foreground Suppression Technology: Ensures accurate detection of foreground objects while ignoring background interference, making it ideal for applications with varying surface colors (e.g., black, gray, white targets with 6%, 18%, 90% reflectivity).

High Performance: Equipped with PinPoint technology, which delivers a bright, small, and precise light spot for easy alignment. Boasts a fast response time (≤330 µs) and high switching frequency (1,500 Hz) for detecting fast-moving objects.

Rugged Construction: Cast metal housing (rectangular design, 15.6mm x 48.5mm x 42mm) with IP67 protection rating resists dust, water, and mechanical impact, ensuring durability in industrial settings.

Comprehensive Protection: Includes short-circuit and reverse polarity protection to safeguard against electrical faults, enhancing operational safety.

User-Friendly Design: Integrated green (power) and yellow (light reception) LED indicators for real-time status monitoring; a potentiometer allows easy adjustment of the sensing range (30mm to 175mm).

Versatile Integration: Supports 10-30V DC power supply, PNP switching output (max. 100mA), and IO-Link compatibility for convenient data access to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Technical Specs at a Glance