Sick UFS3-37P517 Fork Sensor
The Sick UFS3-37P517 Fork Sensor features 2.6 mm fork width, 42.5 mm fork depth, and 1.1 kHz switching frequency for precise label detection. The UFS3-37P517 Sick Fork Sensor operates on 10–30 V DC supply with 440 µs response time, 40 µs jitter, PNP switching output up to 100 mA, optical detection principle, cable with M12 male connector (4-pin, 0.31 m), IP65 enclosure rating, and is part of the Sick Fork Sensor WFE series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | UFS3-37P517 |
Sick UFS3-37P517 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 20 mm x 37.4 mm x 70 mm |
| Fork width | 2.6 mm |
| Fork depth | 42.5 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | Label size: 2 mm 1)Label gap: 1 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 | 50 mA 3) |
| Switching frequency | 1.1 kHz 4) |
| Response time | 440 µs 5) |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS - 3 V / LOW = 0 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA 6) |
| Connection type | Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 0.31 m |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Weight | Approx. 100 g |
| Housing material | ZamakGlass fiber reinforced plastic |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –20 °C ... +70 °C |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 40 µs |
The UFS3-37P517 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for detecting labels down to 2 mm with 1 mm gaps in industrial automation systems. This model offers 2.6 mm fork width, 42.5 mm fork depth, 1.1 kHz switching frequency, and 10–30 V DC supply. With 440 µs response time and optical detection principle, UFS3-37P517 belongs to the WFE series used across packaging and labeling machinery.
In conveyor lines, labeling machines, and automated assembly processes, the UFS3-37P517 Sick Fork Sensor ensures stable light/dark switching and defined PNP output signals. Teach-in modes allow adjustment for sensitivity and dynamic switching conditions. Reverse polarity protection and short-circuit protection support reliable electrical integration within control panels.
The Sick UFS3-37P517 Fork Sensor integrates through its compact 20 mm x 37.4 mm x 70 mm housing and M12 connector cable interface. With IP65 enclosure rating and 100 mA output current, the UFS3-37P517 Sick Fork Sensor within the WFE series delivers consistent detection performance for industrial automation applications in India.
