Sick WFL5-60B41CA00 Fork Sensor
The WFL5-60B41CA00 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 5 mm fork width and 59 mm fork depth precision. This Sick Fork Sensor uses the optical detection principle with 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, push-pull PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, less than 20 mA current consumption, light/dark switching, dynamic teach-in modes, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 17 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity plus short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL5-60B41CA00 |
Sick WFL5-60B41CA00 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 43.5 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 5 mm |
| Fork depth | 59 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Teach-in button, cable (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock, Teach-in dynamic) |
| Teach-in mode | 1-point teach-in2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| Current consumption | < 20 mA 1) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 17 µs |
WFL5-60B41CA00 Sick Fork Sensor is configured for high-precision detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick WFL5-60B41CA00 Fork Sensor provides 5 mm fork width, 59 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and push-pull PNP/NPN output. It supports 1-point, 2-point, and dynamic teach-in with light/dark switching. With less than 20 mA current consumption and 100 mA output capacity, it integrates efficiently with PLC-based control systems.
In conveyor systems, packaging lines, labeling machines, and assembly processes, the WFL5-60B41CA00 Sick Fork Sensor ensures consistent detection of thin materials and small components. The defined switching voltage characteristics simplify controller interfacing. Its M8 4-pin connection and IP65 aluminum housing support stable operation under industrial conditions in India.
The Sick WFL5-60B41CA00 Fork Sensor combines optical detection, low current consumption, and protected switching outputs for reliable machine performance. With controlled 17 µs jitter and built-in circuit protection, this Sick Fork Sensor model delivers repeatable sensing performance for industrial automation applications.
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