Sick WFM120-120P311 Fork Sensor
The WFM120-120P311 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 120 mm fork width and 124 mm fork depth configuration. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, PNP switching output, light switching mode, less than 20 mA current consumption, 100 mA output current, M8 3-pin connector, aluminum housing, and integrated circuit protection.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM120-120P311 |
Sick WFM120-120P311 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 140 mm x 141.8 mm |
| Fork width | 120 mm |
| Fork depth | 124 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| Current consumption | < 20 mA 1) |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS β β€ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW β€ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Connector M8, 3-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g ... 190 g 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
WFM120-120P311 Sick Fork Sensor is structured for object detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick WFM120-120P311 Fork Sensor provides 120 mm fork width, 124 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP switching output for standard PLC integration. With light switching mode and less than 20 mA current consumption, it supports stable electrical performance in continuous production systems.
In conveyors, packaging equipment, and automated assembly machines, the WFM120-120P311 Sick Fork Sensor ensures consistent detection across wider fork openings. The available 2-point and dynamic teach-in modes allow adaptation to different object sizes and materials. The M8 3-pin connector enables straightforward wiring, while the aluminum housing maintains mechanical stability under industrial conditions.
The Sick WFM120-120P311 Fork Sensor includes reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression to maintain circuit reliability. Its optical detection principle ensures repeatable switching behavior in industrial use. This Sick Fork Sensor model is suitable for automation systems requiring dependable and accurate object detection.




