Sick WTB27-3S1511P08 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTB27-3S1511 is a high-performance Photoelectric Sensor designed for precision object detection in industrial automation environments.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Product | WTB27-3S1511P08 |
Sick WTB27-3S1511P08 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24.6 mm x 80.6 mm x 54 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Rectangular |
| Sensing range max. | 30 mm ... 2,000 mm 1) |
| Sensing range | 100 mm ... 2,000 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 25 mm (800 mm) |
| Wave length | 880 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer |
| Supply voltage UB | 20 V AC/DC ... 250 V AC/DC 1) |
| Power consumption | ≤ 2.5 VA |
| Switching Output | Relay, electrically isolated 2) |
| Output function | Change-over contacts |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Switching mode selector | - |
| Switching current (switching voltage) | 4 A @ 250 V AC, 4 A @ 24 V DC, 0.125 A @ 250 V DC UL: 4 A @ 250 V AC, general use / 4 A @ 250 V AC, resistive (NO) / 3 A @ 250 V AC, resistive (NC) / 4 A @ 24 V DC, NO, general use / 3 A @ 24 V DC, NC, general use / R300 / B300 (NO contacts only) / 0 °C ... +60 °C |
| Response time | ≤ 10 ms |
| Switching frequency | 10 Hz 3) |
| Connection type | PVC Cable, 5-wire, 2 m Length 4) |
| Protection class | II 7) |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 500 g |
The WTB27-3S1511P08 Sick 2000 mm Photoelectric Sensor is a rectangular photoelectric proximity sensor designed for background suppression detection. The WTB27-3S1511P08 Sick 2000 mm Photoelectric Sensor provides a 100–2000 mm sensing range, uses visible red LED at 880 nm, and delivers electrically isolated relay output. This model belongs to the WTB series and is used across industrial automation systems requiring controlled object detection.
In industrial automation applications, the WTB27-3S1511P08 Sick 2000 mm Photoelectric Sensor is used on conveyors, packaging equipment, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. Background suppression supports stable detection independent of background surfaces. The relay output allows direct switching of AC/DC loads, while the defined response time supports predictable control behavior.
The WTB27-3S1511P08 Sick 2000 mm Photoelectric Sensor combines IP66/IP67 protection, ABS housing, and a wide operating temperature range for dependable industrial operation. With long sensing distance, relay change-over contacts, and consistent response characteristics, this WTB series sensor reflects Sick reliability standards. The WTB27-3S1511P08 is suitable for installations demanding durability and stable photoelectric detection.

