WFM50-60P321: 6037824 - Sick PNP Fork Sensor
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM50-60P321 |
Sick PNP Fork Sensor WFM50-60P321, 6037824 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Fork sensor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 70 mm x 77.5 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 60 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 WFM50-60P321 Sick PNP Fork Sensor is a fixed-gap optical sensor used for object detection in industrial automation systems. This WFM50-60P321 model provides a 50 mm fork width, 60 mm fork depth, and 0.8 mm minimum detectable object for consistent detection of small components. Operating at a 4 kHz switching frequency, it belongs to the WFE series and uses a PNP output compatible with standard control circuits.
In industrial applications, the WFM50-60P321 Sick PNP Fork Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging machines, counting systems, and automated assembly lines. The rigid fork structure supports stable detection of passing objects without alignment effort. Red LED illumination and dark switching mode help maintain reliable output signals during continuous operation across automated production processes.
The WFM50-60P321 from Sick offers defined electrical behavior, IP67-rated metal housing, and integrated circuit protection for long-term industrial use. With an M8 connector interface, controlled output current, and series-level compatibility, this Sick fork sensor meets common automation requirements. These specifications confirm the WFM50-60P321 as a dependable fork sensor for industrial automation applications.
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