Sick UFW3-43B717ZZZ Fork Sensor
The Sick UFW3-43B717ZZZ Fork Sensor features 30 mm fork width, 43 mm fork depth, and 0.2 mm minimum detectable object detection capability. The UFW3-43B717ZZZ Sick Fork Sensor operates on 20–30 V DC supply with 5.1 ms response time, push-pull PNP/NPN switching output up to 100 mA, optical detection principle, IP67 enclosure rating, and M12 5-pin connector within the Sick Fork Sensor WFE series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | UFW3-43B717ZZZ |
Sick UFW3-43B717ZZZ Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 23.5 mm x 67 mm x 67.5 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 43 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.2 mm |
| Adjustment | Teach-in button, cable (One Point Adjustment, Two Point Adjustment, analog output: current/voltage, rising/falling) |
| Teach-in mode | One Point AdjustmentTwo Point Adjustment |
| Supply voltage | 20 V DC ... 30 V DC 1) |
| Ripple | < 10 % 2) |
| Current consumption | 60 mA 3) |
| Response time | 5.1 ms |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | Push-pull: PNP/NPN High = UV - < 3 V/Low: ≤ 3 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 5-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Weight | Approx. 190 g |
| Housing material | Zinc diecastPBT |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +85 °C |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 17 µs |
The UFW3-43B717ZZZ Sick Fork Sensor is designed for detecting thin materials with 0.2 mm minimum detectable object capability in industrial automation systems. This model provides 30 mm fork width, 20–30 V DC supply, and 5.1 ms response time along with push-pull PNP/NPN switching output. UFW3-43B717ZZZ belongs to the WFE series and supports light/dark switching modes for controlled detection.
In conveyor lines, labeling machines, packaging equipment, and assembly automation, the UFW3-43B717ZZZ Sick Fork Sensor ensures stable detection of small labels and gaps. One-point and two-point adjustment options allow precise configuration, while IP67 protection and reverse polarity safeguards enable reliable installation in demanding industrial environments.
The Sick UFW3-43B717ZZZ Fork Sensor integrates through its zinc diecast and PBT housing with M12 5-pin connection and 100 mA output capacity. With defined switching voltage characteristics and controlled ripple below 10%, the UFW3-43B717ZZZ Sick Fork Sensor within the WFE series delivers consistent detection performance for industrial automation applications in India.
