Sick WFM30-40P111 Fork Sensor
The WFM30-40P111 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 30 mm fork width and 0.8 mm minimum detectable object capability. This Sick Fork Sensor operates using the optical detection principle with 42 mm fork depth, PNP switching output, dark switching mode, 20 mA current consumption, 100 mA output current, 3-wire 2 m cable connection, aluminum housing, and integrated circuit protection.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM30-40P111 |
Sick WFM30-40P111 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 50 mm x 59.5 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Current consumption | 20 mA 1) |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS β β€ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW β€ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| 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 |
WFM30-40P111 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for compact detection tasks in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFM30-40P111 Fork Sensor provides 30 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP switching output with dark switching mode. With 20 mA current consumption and 100 mA maximum output current, it supports reliable signal transmission in control circuits.
In conveyor lines, packaging machines, and automated assembly systems, the WFM30-40P111 Sick Fork Sensor enables consistent object detection in restricted mounting spaces. The 3-wire 2 m cable simplifies integration, while reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression ensure stable performance under typical industrial electrical conditions.
The Sick WFM30-40P111 Fork Sensor uses an optical detection principle within an aluminum housing for mechanical stability. With defined PNP switching characteristics and integrated circuit protection, this Sick Fork Sensor model supports repeatable, dependable sensing performance in industrial automation applications.




