Sick WFL5-60B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL5-60B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 5 mm fork width and 59 mm fork depth precision detection. 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, 1-point and 2-point teach-in, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 22 µs jitter, and reverse polarity plus short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL5-60B416 |
Sick WFL5-60B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 43.5 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 5 mm |
| Fork depth | 59 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 1-point teach-in2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| 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 |
WFL5-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for accurate detection tasks in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL5-60B416 Fork Sensor provides 5 mm fork width, 59 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP/NPN switching output. It belongs to the WFE series and supports 1-point and 2-point teach-in with light/dark switching. With 40 mA current consumption and 100 mA output current, it integrates efficiently into PLC-based control panels.
In conveyor lines, packaging machines, label detection systems, and assembly automation, the WFL5-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor ensures reliable sensing of thin films and small components. The defined switching voltage characteristics simplify interface with industrial controllers. Its M8 4-pin connector and IP65 aluminum housing support consistent operation in Indian factory environments.
The Sick WFL5-60B416 Fork Sensor combines optical detection, stable switching performance, and built-in circuit protection for dependable machine operation. With controlled 22 µs jitter and protected outputs, this Sick Fork Sensor model delivers repeatable and measurable performance for industrial automation applications.
