Sick WFL80-40B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL80-40B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 80 mm fork width and 42 mm fork depth capacity. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA output current, less than 20 mA consumption, light/dark switching mode, teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, and protected circuitry.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL80-40B416 |
Sick WFL80-40B416 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 118.5 mm x 47 mm |
| Fork width | 80 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 1-point teach-in2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| Current consumption | < 20 mA 1) |
| Switching output | PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = UV β€ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. UV / LOW β€ 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 |
WFL80-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor is developed for material detection tasks in industrial automation environments. The Sick WFL80-40B416 Fork Sensor provides 80 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP/NPN switching output for integration with PLC systems. With less than 20 mA current consumption and 100 mA output current, this model supports stable switching performance in automated machinery.
In conveyor systems, packaging equipment, printing lines, and assembly stations, the WFL80-40B416 Sick Fork Sensor enables consistent object detection across wider fork openings. The light/dark switching mode simplifies configuration during setup. Its M8 4-pin connector and IP65 aluminum housing allow dependable installation in industrial production facilities across India.
The Sick WFL80-40B416 Fork Sensor combines optical detection with protected UV connections and short-circuit safeguarded output. Reverse polarity protection enhances operational reliability in control panels. This Sick Fork Sensor model is suitable for industrial automation applications requiring consistent sensing across wider mechanical gaps.
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