Sick WFL50-40B41CA70 Fork Sensor
The WFL50-40B41CA70 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 50 mm fork width and 0.05 mm minimum detectable object precision. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with push-pull PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, less than 20 mA consumption, light/dark switching mode, 2-point teach-in adjustment, 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 | WFL50-40B41CA70 |
Sick WFL50-40B41CA70 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 88.5 mm x 47 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 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 | < 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 |
WFL50-40B41CA70 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL50-40B41CA70 Fork Sensor provides 50 mm fork width, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, 100 mA output current, and push-pull PNP/NPN switching output. With less than 20 mA current consumption and light/dark switching capability, it integrates reliably with PLC-based control panels. This model belongs to the WFE series and supports stable operation in industrial environments.
In conveyor lines, packaging units, labeling machines, and assembly stations, the WFL50-40B41CA70 Sick Fork Sensor ensures accurate detection of thin materials and small components. The defined switching voltage simplifies electrical integration. Its M8 4-pin connector and IP65 aluminum housing enable dependable performance under typical factory conditions in India.
The Sick WFL50-40B41CA70 Fork Sensor combines optical detection with 17 µs jitter control and protected switching circuitry. Reverse polarity and short-circuit protection enhance operational safety. This Sick Fork Sensor model provides consistent and repeatable detection performance for industrial automation applications requiring reliability.
