Sick WFL30-40B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL30-40B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 30 mm fork width and 42 mm fork depth detection range. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, 40 mA current consumption, light/dark switching mode, 2-point teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 22 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity and short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL30-40B416 |
Sick WFL30-40B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 68.5 mm x 47 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | 40 mA 1) |
| 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 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 22 µs |
WFL30-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor is engineered for accurate object detection in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL30-40B416 Fork Sensor provides 30 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP/NPN switching output for PLC-based control panels. It belongs to the WFE series and supports light/dark switching with 2-point teach-in functionality. With IP65 enclosure rating and 100 mA output current, it supports stable industrial operation.
In packaging machines, conveyor systems, and automated assembly stations, the WFL30-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor enables reliable detection of labels, thin materials, and small components. The defined switching voltage levels ensure consistent signal transmission, while the aluminum housing supports durability in production environments.
The Sick WFL30-40B416 Fork Sensor combines optical detection with electrical protection features including reverse polarity and short-circuit protection. With 40 mA current consumption and 22 µs jitter, the model ensures consistent switching performance. As part of the Sick Fork Sensor portfolio, WFL30-40B416 supports OEMs and system integrators across Indian industrial automation applications requiring dependable detection control.
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