Sick WFL50-40B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL50-40B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 50 mm fork width and 0.05 mm minimum detectable object precision. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, less than 20 mA consumption, light/dark switching mode, 2-point teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 40 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity plus short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL50-40B416 |
Sick WFL50-40B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 88.5 mm x 47 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Teach-in button, cable (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock, Teach-in dynamic) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | < 20 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 | 40 µs |
WFL50-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation applications. The Sick WFL50-40B416 Fork Sensor provides 50 mm fork width, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, 100 mA output current, and light/dark switching logic. With less than 20 mA current consumption and PNP/NPN switching output, it integrates easily with PLC control systems. This model belongs to the WFE series and supports stable optical detection in production environments.
In conveyors, packaging lines, labeling machines, and assembly stations, the WFL50-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor enables consistent detection of thin films, labels, and small components. The defined switching voltage simplifies wiring with controllers. Its M8 4-pin connection and IP65 aluminum housing ensure reliable operation in dusty and industrial shop-floor conditions.
The Sick WFL50-40B416 Fork Sensor combines controlled 40 µs jitter, protected switching circuitry, and optical precision for repeatable performance. With reverse polarity and short-circuit protection, this Sick Fork Sensor model is suitable for long-term industrial automation use where consistent detection and stable output are required.
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