SICKWTB4FP-22161120A00Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor, Miniature Sensor, 4 → 220 mm Detection Range IO-LINK

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 to the 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 ForegroundSuppression, DoubleLine, 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 before and enable future-proof use in I4.0 plants.

At a glance

Technologies: ForegroundSuppression, DoubleLine, V-optics and MultiSwitch

Two switching points and distance value output in one device

Diffuse sender LED for ambient light suppression

BluePilot: 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 BluePilot 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

The Sick WTB4FP series is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor, which has the sensing range from 4 mm to max 220 mm and has PinPoint LED light source. SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment.

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

Paper tear monitor

Presence check for paper

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

Fiber break monitoring for warp production

Reliable detection of irregular objects

Fiber break monitoring for warp production

Reliable detection even of reflective safety vests

Angled detection of printed circuit boards

Intelligent occupancy detection of workpiece carriers

Occupation checking of trays

Detection of flat objects on conveyor belts

Reliable detection on roller or chain link belts

Reliable detection of solar cells

Detection, measurement, and positioning of the solar glass substrate

Intelligent position and deflection detection

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

Note

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