Sick WFM180-120N311 Fork Sensor
The WFM180-120N311 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 180 mm fork width and 124 mm fork depth structure. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, NPN switching output, light switching mode, 20 mA current consumption, 100 mA output current, M8 3-pin connector, aluminum housing, and integrated circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM180-120N311 |
Sick WFM180-120N311 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 200 mm x 141.8 mm |
| Fork width | 180 mm |
| Fork depth | 124 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Current consumption | 20 mA 1) |
| Switching output | NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS β β€ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW β€ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Connector M8, 3-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g ... 190 g 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
WFM180-120N311 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for wide-gap object detection in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFM180-120N311 Fork Sensor provides 180 mm fork width, 124 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and NPN switching output for PLC-based control panels. With light switching mode and 20 mA current consumption, it supports consistent performance in continuous production environments.
In conveyors, packaging lines, and automated assembly systems, the WFM180-120N311 Sick Fork Sensor enables reliable detection across broader mechanical openings. The M8 3-pin connector ensures stable electrical connection, while the aluminum housing maintains structural rigidity. Its configuration is suitable for detecting labels, sheets, and small components moving at standard industrial speeds.
The Sick WFM180-120N311 Fork Sensor includes reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression for electrical stability. The optical detection principle ensures repeatable switching accuracy. This Sick Fork Sensor model is structured for industrial automation applications requiring dependable object monitoring.
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