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WFL Fork Sensor
Brand: SICK CanadaWF Laser fork sensors are characterized by fast response times and a highly focused visible laser beam. The sender and receiver operate using a through-beam design and are in a single housing. No adjustments therefore need to be made. The sensors guarantee exceptionally high positioning accuracy and impress with their extremely fast response times and very fine resolution.
As a result, the sensors are particularly suitable for detecting extremely small objects such as needles or wires. They are also recommended for the detection of transparent objects. A total of 21 WF Laser variants are available for use in a wide range of applications.
At a glance
- Very precise Class 1 laser
- Simple and precise setting of the switching threshold via IO-Link, teach-in button, or plus/minus buttons
- Fast response time: 100 μs
- PNP and NPN switching output
- Light/dark switching function
- Stable aluminum housing with IP 65 enclosure rating
- Smart sensor with integrated IO-Link interface
- A highly precise laser beam ensures consistent measurement accuracy along the entire measuring range and reliable detection of extremely small objects
- A visible laser beam enables easy alignment and fast adjustment
- Reliable and simple setting via teach-in button ensures high process reliability
- A wide range of different fork sizes increases mounting flexibility
- Stable aluminum housing for use in harsh industrial environments
- Thanks to IO-Link or external teach-in, the switching threshold can be adapted while the process is running, increasing process reliability
- Easy to access data from the PLC via IO-Link
Specifications
Brand
Certifications & Approvals
- CE
Enclosure Rating
- IP65
Fork Width
- 2 to 120 mm
Fork Depth
- 42 to 95 mm
MDO
- 0.05 mm
Light Source
- Laser, Visible Red Light
Switching Frequency
- 10 kHz, 11 kHz
Response Time
- 100 µs, 60 µs
Connection Type
- Male Connector M8, 4-pin
Communication Interface
- IO-Link
Switching Output
- Push-pull: PNP/NPN
- PNP/NPN
