Sick WFL50-60B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL50-60B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 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, 2-point teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 40 µs jitter, and reverse polarity plus short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL50-60B416 |
Sick WFL50-60B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 88.5 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 50 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 | 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 |
WFL50-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor is built for precise object detection in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL50-60B416 Fork Sensor provides 50 mm fork width, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, 100 mA output current, and PNP/NPN switching output. With less than 20 mA current consumption and light/dark switching mode, it integrates directly with PLC control panels. This model belongs to the WFE series and supports stable operation across industrial environments.
In conveyor systems, packaging lines, labeling machines, and assembly equipment, the WFL50-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor ensures reliable detection of thin materials and small components. Defined switching voltage simplifies electrical wiring and integration. The M8 4-pin connector and IP65 aluminum housing allow dependable use in factory conditions within India.
The Sick WFL50-60B416 Fork Sensor combines optical detection with 40 µs jitter control and protected output circuitry. Reverse polarity and short-circuit protection improve operational safety. This Sick Fork Sensor model delivers consistent and repeatable sensing performance for industrial automation applications requiring reliable detection.
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