SICK WT150-P460 6011050 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor PNP 2-100mm

SICK WT150-P460 is a miniature photoelectric proximity sensor with reliable background suppression, detecting objects within a 2 mm to 100 mm sensing range regardless of surface colour or quality. Emits visible red light from an LED source for easy alignment and setup. PNP output with light/dark switching capability. Compact 10 mm × 28 mm × 18 mm housing, IP67 enclosure rating.

Applications:

• Material handling: presence detection on conveyors for sorting and processing

• Packaging industry: package presence and position monitoring

• Automated assembly: component positioning verification

• Robotics: object feedback for robotic arm interaction

• Printing industry: paper edge and printed mark detection

Core Specifications:

• Part number: 6011050

• Sensing range: 2 mm … 100 mm

• Light source: LED, visible red light

• Supply voltage: 10 V DC … 30 V DC

• Output type: PNP, light/dark switching (selectable via control cable)

• Output current Imax.: ≤ 100 mA

• Response time: ≤ 0.5 ms

• Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz

• Connection: Male connector M8, 4-pin

• Enclosure rating: IP67

Advanced Specifications:

• Functional principle: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression

• Focus: Approx. 5° beam dispersion

• Sensitivity adjustment: Potentiometer, 5 turns

• Power consumption: < 20 mA (no‑load)

• Circuit protection: A (reverse polarity of input/output), B (reverse protection of all electrical connections), C (interference suppression), D (output overcurrent and short‑circuit protection)

• Housing material: ABS

• Optics material: PC (polycarbonate)

• Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C … +55 °C

• Ambient storage temperature: –40 °C … +75 °C

• Protection class: II

• Weight: approx. 7 g

• Items supplied: BEF-W150-A mounting bracket

System Integration:

• Belongs to the SICK W150 series of miniature photoelectric sensors.

• Mounts via the included BEF-W150-A bracket (standard 1‑inch hole spacing).

• Select light‑on or dark‑on mode using the L/D control cable to match PLC input requirements.

Standards & Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for certification and compliance details. UL File No.: NRNT2.E128350 & NRNT8.E128350. IP67, RoHS compliant.

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• WT150-P460 (6011050) – current model, PNP output

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