Sick WFM50-60N311 Fork Sensor
The WFM50-60N311 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 50 mm fork width and 2 mm label gap detection capability. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 60 mm fork depth, NPN switching output, dark switching mode, 100 mA output current, M8 3-pin connector, aluminum housing, and integrated protection against reverse polarity and short circuit.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM50-60N311 |
Sick WFM50-60N311 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 70 mm x 77.5 mm |
| Fork width | 50 mm |
| Fork depth | 60 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | Gap between Labels / Size of labels: 2 mm 1) |
| Adjustment | None |
| 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 | Dark 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 |
WFM50-60N311 Sick Fork Sensor is engineered for precise gap and object detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick WFM50-60N311 Fork Sensor features 50 mm fork width, 60 mm fork depth, 2 mm label gap detection, and NPN switching output with dark switching mode. It supports up to 100 mA output current and operates using an optical detection principle suited for repeatable sensing tasks.
In labeling machines, packaging lines, conveyor tracking systems, and assembly automation, the WFM50-60N311 Sick Fork Sensor provides stable detection of small gaps and components. The M8 3-pin connector enables structured panel wiring, while reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression maintain consistent switching performance.
The Sick WFM50-60N311 Fork Sensor is built with an aluminum housing for durability in industrial installations. With defined NPN switching characteristics and optical sensing technology, this Sick Fork Sensor model ensures reliable performance across automated manufacturing applications.
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