Sick WTB12-3P1711 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTB12-3P1711 is a photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression and 600 mm sensing range using infrared light. This Sick photoelectric sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, supports PNP output with 1,500 Hz switching frequency, and belongs to the W12 series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTB12-3P1711 |
Sick WTB12-3P1711 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range max. | 20 mm ... 600 mm |
| Sensing range | 20 mm ... 600 mm |
| Polarisation filters | - |
| Light source | LED |
| Type of light | Infrared light |
| Light spot size (distance) | 15 mm x 15 mm (200 mm) |
| Wave length | 850 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 5 turns |
| Angle of dispersion | - |
| Special applications | - |
| Items supplied | 2 x clamps BEF-KH-W12, incl. screws |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 55 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 330 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz 5) |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Special feature | - |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Cable, 4-wire, 3 m |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, IP67, IP69K |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 250 g |
The WTB12-3P1711 Sick 600mm Photoelectric Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor designed for short- to mid-range object detection in industrial automation. This model uses background suppression with a 20–600 mm sensing range, infrared LED at 850 nm, and PNP digital output. Operating on 10–30 V DC, the WTB12-3P1711 is part of the Sick W12 series commonly integrated into automated equipment.
The WTB12-3P1711 Sick 600mm Photoelectric Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging lines, automated assembly stations, and material handling systems. Its 330 µs response time and 1,500 Hz switching frequency support reliable detection of fast-moving objects while ignoring background surfaces. The defined light spot and potentiometer adjustment enable stable operation where controlled proximity sensing is required.
The WTB12-3P1711 from Sick delivers consistent sensing performance for continuous industrial use. With infrared light emission, background suppression functionality, and IP-rated enclosure protection, this Sick photoelectric sensor supports dependable operation in demanding environments. As a W12 series device, the WTB12-3P1711 is suitable for applications requiring electrical stability, environmental resistance, and repeatable detection across production processes.
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