Sick UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor
The Sick UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor features 3 mm fork width, 69 mm fork depth, and 1.5 kHz switching frequency for precise label detection. The UFN3-70B413 is part of the Sick portfolio and the Sick Fork Sensor range under the WFE series, operating on 10–30 V DC supply with 250 µs response time, PNP/NPN outputs, M8 4-pin connector, and IP65 enclosure for industrial automation integration.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | UFN3-70B413 |
Sick UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 47.5 mm x 92.5 mm |
| Fork width | 3 mm |
| Fork depth | 69 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | Gap between Labels / Size of labels: 2 mm 1) |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1) |
| Ripple | < 10 % 2) |
| Current consumption | 40 mA 3) |
| Switching frequency | 1.5 kHz 4) |
| Response time | 250 µs 5) |
| 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 6) |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Circuit protection | Output Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Weight | 95 g |
| Housing material | Metal, Aluminum |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –20 °C ... +70 °C |
| Functional principle | Ultrasonic detection principle |
| Jitter | 40 µs |
The UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor is a Sick Fork Sensor designed for precise object and label gap detection in industrial automation environments. This model features a 3 mm fork width, 69 mm fork depth, and 1.5 kHz switching frequency, ensuring stable detection of small labels with a minimum detectable gap of 2 mm. Operating on 10–30 V DC supply with 250 µs response time, the UFN3-70B413 belongs to the WFE series and supports PNP or NPN outputs for flexible integration.
In packaging lines, conveyors, and assembly systems, the UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor ensures reliable label positioning and gap detection. The ultrasonic detection principle combined with teach-in functionality enables consistent performance even in high-speed processes. With IP65 protection and metal aluminum housing, this Sick sensor is suitable for demanding shop-floor conditions where stable output and minimal jitter are required.
The Sick UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor within the WFE series provides dependable detection with controlled jitter of 40 µs and short-circuit protected outputs. Its compact dimensions and M8 4-pin connector simplify installation in machinery panels and production systems. For industrial automation applications in India, the UFN3-70B413 Fork Sensor offers consistent switching behavior and integration reliability aligned with Sick engineering standards.
