WFE-050060B337: 1106555 - Sick M8 Connector, 3-pin Fork Sensor
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFE-050060B337 |
Sick M8 Connector, 3-pin Fork Sensor WFE-050060B337, 1106555 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Fork sensor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 79.3 mm x 78.5 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 60 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.5 mm |
| Light Source | - |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, light/dark switching |
| Current consumption | < 30 mA 1) |
| Switching frequency | 5 kHz |
| Stability of response time | ± 20 µs |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | Push-pull: PNP/NPN High = UV - < 2 V/Low: ≤ 2 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching output hysteresis | < 0.1 mm |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Initialization time | 100 ms |
| Connection type | Connector M8, 3-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protected, Output Q short-circuit protected, Interference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS, Coated carbon steel (frame) |
The WFE-050060B337 Sick M8 Connector, 3-pin Fork Sensor is a fixed-gap optical sensor used for precise object detection in industrial automation. This WFE-050060B337 model combines a 50 mm fork width, 60 mm fork depth, and 0.5 mm minimum detectable object to ensure reliable sensing of small components. Operating at a 5 kHz switching frequency, it belongs to the WFE series and integrates push-pull PNP/NPN output for standard control interfaces.
In industrial environments, the WFE-050060B337 Sick M8 Connector, 3-pin Fork Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, counting systems, and automated assembly lines. The fork design allows consistent detection of parts passing through the sensing gap without alignment complexity. Stable response time and selectable light or dark switching support dependable signal output during continuous operation in production processes.
The WFE-050060B337 from Sick provides defined electrical behavior, IP67-rated housing, and integrated circuit protection suitable for long-term industrial use. With an M8 3-pin connector interface, controlled output current, and compatibility across the WFE series, this fork sensor meets typical automation requirements. These characteristics confirm the Sick WFE-050060B337 as a reliable fork sensor for industrial automation applications.
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