Sick WFL80-40B41CA00 Fork Sensor
The WFL80-40B41CA00 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 80 mm fork width and 42 mm fork depth capacity. This Sick Fork Sensor operates using the optical detection principle with 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, push-pull PNP/NPN 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 | WFL80-40B41CA00 |
Sick WFL80-40B41CA00 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 | 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: 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 |
WFL80-40B41CA00 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for object detection in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL80-40B41CA00 Fork Sensor provides 80 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and push-pull PNP/NPN switching output for integration with PLC inputs. With less than 20 mA current consumption and 100 mA output current, this model ensures stable switching performance in automated production environments.
In conveyor handling, packaging machines, labeling lines, and assembly equipment, the WFL80-40B41CA00 Sick Fork Sensor supports reliable material detection across wider fork openings. Light/dark switching simplifies setup, while the teach-in button with cable enables sensitivity adjustment. The M8 4-pin connector and IP65 aluminum housing allow installation in industrial control panels and production floors.
The Sick WFL80-40B41CA00 Fork Sensor combines optical detection with UV connection protection and short-circuit safeguarded output. Reverse polarity protection enhances operational safety in industrial wiring conditions. This Sick Fork Sensor model is suitable for consistent and repeatable detection tasks in automated industrial systems across India.




