Sick WF15-40B416 Fork Sensor
The WF15-40B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 15 mm fork width and 0.2 mm minimum detectable object capability. As part of the Sick portfolio and categorized under Sick Fork Sensor, this model belongs to the WFE series with 42 mm fork depth, PNP/NPN switching output, IP65 enclosure rating, 2-point teach-in adjustment, 40 mA consumption, 100 mA output current, M8 4-pin connector, aluminum housing, protected circuitry, optical detection principle, and 17 µs jitter.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WF15-40B416 |
Sick WF15-40B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 45 mm x 57 mm |
| Fork width | 15 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.2 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | 40 mA |
| Switching output | PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = UV ≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. UV / LOW ≤ 2 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Weight | Approx. 36 g ... 160 g 1) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 17 µs |
The WF15-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation systems. This WF15-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor provides 15 mm fork width, 0.2 mm minimum detectable object, PNP/NPN switching output, and IP65 enclosure rating for stable operation. It belongs to the WFE series and operates using an optical detection principle with 2-point teach-in adjustment. The model is integrated in automation applications requiring compact fork geometry and fast response.
In packaging machines, small-part conveyors, labeling stations, and assembly equipment, the WF15-40B416 ensures reliable detection of thin materials and miniature components. The 15 mm fork width enables sensing in confined mechanical spaces. With 17 µs jitter and protected circuitry, the sensor supports responsive switching in PLC-controlled industrial environments.
The WF15-40B416 within the Sick fork sensor portfolio maintains consistent performance under industrial operating conditions. Its aluminum housing, reverse polarity protection, and interference pulse suppression enhance durability. Sick maintains standardized engineering across the WFE series for dependable automation integration. For industrial buyers requiring compact fork dimensions and stable PNP/NPN switching logic, the WF15-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor supports accurate optical detection in production systems.
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