WFM30-40P321: 6037819 - Sick Red LED Fork Sensor
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM30-40P321 |
Sick Red LED Fork Sensor WFM30-40P321, 6037819 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Fork sensor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 50 mm x 59.5 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Light Source | LED, red |
| Adjustment | None |
| Current consumption | < 20 mA 1) |
| Switching frequency | 4 kHz 2) |
| Stability of response time | ± 15 µs |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS – ≤ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 V, NPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW ≤ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Dark switching |
| Switching output hysteresis | - |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Initialization time | 140 ms |
| Connection type | Connector M8, 3-pin |
| Protection class | III 3) |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protected, Output Q short-circuit protected, Interference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Housing material | Metal, Aluminum |
The WFM30-40P321 Sick Red LED Fork Sensor is a compact optical fork sensor designed for object detection in industrial automation systems. This model provides a 30 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, and 0.8 mm minimum detectable object for accurate sensing of small components. Operating at a 4 kHz switching frequency, the WFM30-40P321 is part of the WFE series and uses a PNP output interface suitable for standard control circuits.
In industrial applications, the WFM30-40P321 Sick Red LED Fork Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging machines, counting tasks, and automated assembly lines. The fixed fork design enables consistent detection of parts passing through the sensing gap, while the red LED light source supports stable operation. Dark switching mode and fast response time help maintain reliable output signals during continuous production processes.
The WFM30-40P321 from Sick combines defined electrical characteristics, IP67-rated enclosure, and integrated circuit protection for long-term industrial use. With an M8 connector interface, controlled output current, and metal housing, this Sick Red LED Fork Sensor fits demanding automation environments. Its specifications and WFE series classification confirm the WFM30-40P321 as a dependable fork sensor for industrial automation applications.
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