Sick WTB12-3P2461S58 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick WTB12-3P2461S58 is a background suppression photoelectric sensor with 500 mm sensing range and 700 µs response time capability. This Sick photoelectric sensor from the W12 series uses a PinPoint LED visible red light source, supports PNP output with light/dark switching, operates on 10–30 V DC, and features a line-shaped light spot for reliable detection of uneven or wrapped objects.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTB12-3P2461S58 |
Sick WTB12-3P2461S58 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range max. | 30 mm ... 500 mm |
| Sensing range | 50 mm ... 500 mm |
| Polarisation filters | - |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | 50 mm x 5 mm (150 mm) |
| Wave length | - |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 5 turns |
| Angle of dispersion | - |
| Special applications | Detecting perforated objects, Detecting objects with position tolerances, Detecting objects wrapped in film, Detecting uneven, shiny objects |
| Items supplied | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 40 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 700 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 750 Hz 5) |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Special feature | Line-shaped light spot |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, IP67, IP69K |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 120 g |
The WTB12-3P2461S58 Sick 700 µs Response Time Photo Sensor is a photoelectric proximity sensor designed with background suppression for controlled object detection. This model provides 500 mm sensing distance, 700 µs response time, PNP output, and a line-shaped light spot. As part of the Sick W12 series, it is engineered for consistent sensing performance in industrial automation systems.
In conveyor systems, packaging machinery, automated inspection, and assembly lines, the WTB12-3P2461S58 Sick 700 µs Response Time Photo Sensor supports stable detection of perforated, shiny, uneven, or film-wrapped objects. The defined sensing range and controlled switching frequency help maintain accurate output signals even when object position varies during continuous operation.
The WTB12-3P2461S58 from Sick combines electrical stability with robust mechanical construction. Its metal housing, wide operating temperature range, and high ingress protection ratings support long-term industrial use. Integrated within the W12 series, this Sick photoelectric sensor is suitable for automation environments requiring controlled background suppression, predictable response behavior, and dependable sensor performance.
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