SICKWTB4FA-31311120ZZZProximity Photoelectric Sensor, Rectangular Sensor, 7 → 150 mm Detection Range

Overview

With the W4F, high performance and smart automation are now also available in a miniature size. The miniature sensor is the perfect complement to the product range of a new generation of opto-electronic sensors such as the W16 and W26 and, thanks tithe new ASIC technology from SICK, consistently delivers extremely reliable detection results. This allows for versatile use in a wide range of challenging installation situations. Thanks to Foreground Suppression, Double Line, V-optics and MultiSwitch.

The W4F is a high-performance application specialist: Background suppression is improved, and flat, highly-reflective and transparent objects are detected even more precisely. In addition, the W4F as Smart Sensors make monitoring and diagnostics easier than ever beforehand enable future-proof use in I4.0 plants.

At a glance

Technologies: Foreground Suppression, Double Line, V-optics and MultiSwitch

Two switching points and distance value output in one device

Diffuse sender LED for ambient light suppression

Blue Pilot: Teach-Turn adjustment with optical sensing range and alignment aid

Smart Sensor: Latest diagnostics and monitoring functions

VISTAL® housing

Your Benefit

Solution for particularly challenging detection tasks in tight installation spaces

Very high reliability through powerful background suppression and excellent detection of flat, highly-reflective and transparent

objects

Two switching points as well as the output of distance values expand the application possibilities

Flexible use thanks to high optical reliability

The highly-visible light spot combined with the intuitive Blue Pilot operating interface enables set-up in mere seconds

Maximum monitoring and process reliability thanks to intelligent monitoring and predictive maintenance

As Smart Sensors, fit for Industry 4.0

Applications

Checking of storage space occupancy

Detection of flat and glossy packages on conveyor belts

Equidistant infeed of products

Feed monitoring of label films

Presence monitoring of products during transfer into packaging

Positioning of hot glue nozzles

Detection and identification of 1D codes on test tubes

Detection and identification of 2D codes on test tubes

Presence check for paper

Paper tear monitor

Detection of paper edges

Leading edge detection and presence checking

Sheet presence and punch monitoring

Sheet presence and position monitoring

Presence monitoring and counting process

Monitoring the material transportation

Access protection with muting on belt conveyors

Protrusion monitoring on the tray stack

Checking presence and level monitoring in a vibratory bowl feeder

Level monitoring in the parts bunker

Checking presence at the dispenser

Reliable detection of irregular objects

Fibre break monitoring for warp production

Reliable detection even of reflective safety vests

Angled detection of printed circuit boards

Occupation checking of trays

Intelligent occupancy detection of work piece carriers

Reliable detection on roller or chain link belts

Detection of flat objects on conveyor belts

Reliable detection of solar cells

Intelligent position and deflection detection

Detection, measurement, and positioning of the solar glass substrate

Protrusion monitoring of solar glass substrates

Detection of parcels on double conveyor belts

Reference positioning

Protrusion detection at the shuttle

Fine positioning of the lifting unit

Complete monitoring of the load status by means of a photoelectric proximity sensor directly integrated into the load handling device

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