Sick UFN3-70P417 Fork Sensor
The Sick UFN3-70P417 Fork Sensor features 3 mm fork width, 69 mm fork depth, and 1.5 kHz switching frequency for label detection. The UFN3-70P417 Sick Fork Sensor operates on 10–30 V DC supply with 250 µs response time, PNP output, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 enclosure, ultrasonic detection principle, and 40 mA current consumption, and belongs to the Sick portfolio within the Sick Fork Sensor category under the WFE series.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | UFN3-70P417 |
Sick UFN3-70P417 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 | Teach-in button, cable (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, Teach-in dynamic) |
| Teach-in mode | 1-point teach-in2-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 |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = UV ≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 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 UFN3-70P417 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precise label gap detection in industrial automation systems. This model provides 3 mm fork width, 69 mm fork depth, and 1.5 kHz switching frequency, supporting detection of minimum 2 mm label gaps. Operating at 10–30 V DC supply with 250 µs response time and PNP switching output, the UFN3-70P417 belongs to the WFE series and integrates into packaging and conveyor control systems.
In labeling machines, assembly automation, and conveyor applications, the UFN3-70P417 Sick Fork Sensor ensures stable switching performance and consistent object detection. The ultrasonic detection principle combined with teach-in adjustment allows reliable output in dynamic production environments. With IP65 enclosure rating, aluminum housing, and short-circuit protected output, this Sick Fork Sensor supports dependable industrial operation.
The Sick UFN3-70P417 Fork Sensor within the WFE series delivers controlled switching with 40 µs jitter and 100 mA output current capacity. Its compact 18 mm x 47.5 mm x 92.5 mm housing and M8 4-pin connector simplify installation in machinery and control panels. For industrial automation applications in India, the UFN3-70P417 Sick Fork Sensor provides consistent detection accuracy aligned with Sick engineering standards.




