Sick WFL30-60B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL30-60B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 30 mm fork width and 59 mm fork depth detection range. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, 40 mA current consumption, light/dark switching mode, 2-point teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 22 µs jitter, and reverse polarity plus short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL30-60B416 |
Sick WFL30-60B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 68.5 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 59 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | 40 mA 1) |
| 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 |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Weight | Approx. 36 g ... 160 g 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 22 µs |
WFL30-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick WFL30-60B416 Fork Sensor provides 30 mm fork width, 59 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP/NPN switching output with 100 mA capacity. It belongs to the WFE series and supports light/dark switching with 2-point teach-in configuration. The IP65 aluminum housing ensures reliable integration into industrial machinery and control panels.
In conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and assembly automation, the WFL30-60B416 Sick Fork Sensor enables accurate detection of thin materials and small components. Stable switching voltage characteristics allow consistent PLC signal processing, while 22 µs jitter supports dependable high-speed operation. The M8 4-pin connector simplifies installation in compact industrial setups.
The Sick WFL30-60B416 Fork Sensor integrates optical detection with electrical protection features including reverse polarity and short-circuit protection. With 40 mA current consumption and defined switching output behavior, this Sick Fork Sensor model supports OEM and system integrator requirements across Indian industrial automation applications requiring repeatable detection performance.
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