WF50-60B410: 6028440 - Sick 40 mA Current Fork Sensor

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WF50-60B410 |
Sick 40 mA Current Fork Sensor WF50-60B410, 6028440 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Fork sensor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 80 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 59 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.2 mm |
| Light Source | LED, infrared |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock) |
| Current consumption | 40 mA |
| Switching frequency | 10 kHz 1) |
| Stability of response time | ± 20 µs |
| Switching output | PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS – ≤ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 V, NPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW ≤ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching output hysteresis | - |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Initialization time | 100 ms |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Protection class | III 2) |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protected, Output Q short-circuit protected, Interference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Housing material | Metal, Aluminum |
The WF50-60B410 Sick 40 mA Current Fork Sensor is designed for precise object detection within industrial automation environments. This WF50-60B410 model combines a 50 mm fork width, 0.2 mm minimum detectable object, infrared LED light source, and stable PNP/NPN output configuration. As part of the WFE series, it is commonly implemented in automated production systems across India.
In applications such as conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and automated handling equipment, the WF50-60B410 Sick 40 mA Current Fork Sensor ensures consistent detection of thin or fast-moving objects. The fork sensor design allows accurate sensing within fixed gaps, while the defined switching frequency supports reliable signal processing. Light and dark switching modes help maintain dependable output under changing operational conditions.
The WF50-60B410 fork sensor from Sick is built with a robust metal enclosure and IP65 protection rating to support long-term industrial use. Integrated circuit protection, standard M8 connectivity, and controlled current consumption reinforce electrical stability. These characteristics confirm the suitability of this WFE series fork sensor for continuous industrial automation operations requiring dependable detection performance.




