Sick Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 50 → 600 mm Detection Range

SICK's W18-3 photoelectric sensor series reliably detects objects under difficult application conditions. The W18-3 photoelectric sensors offer many advantages over conventional optical sensors due to superior OES technology. A wide range of sensor variants provides increased user flexibility, including proximity sensors with high-precision background suppression, retroreflective sensors with autocollimation and through-beam sensors with high operating reserves.

These photoelectric sensors are immune to ambient light, background reflections and light absorbing objects, making them a reliable sensor solution. The W18-3 series can also be customized according to the customer’s requirements in critical applications. Adjustment controls and LED indicators located on the rear panel allows the operator to quickly and easily set the minimum and maximum distances. In addition, the IO-Link function offers full process control, from commissioning to service.

·Best-in-class optical performance due to superior OES technology
·Slim, durable IP67 rated plastic housing
·Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization
·Reliable object detection due to best-in-class background suppression and resistance to ambient light
·A wide range of product variants provides increased user flexibility
·Less downtime in industrial environments
·IO-Link provides easy data access from the PLC
·Quick and easy configuration
·Easy device replacement and identification

The manufacturer notifies that article: 493-7259 Part Number: WT18-3P430 is being phased out and is not recommending the use of this article for new designs. The suggested replacement article is: 180-6349 Part Number: WTB16P-24161120A00. Please refer to our Migration Guide document above for full details.

For retro-reflective sensors a suitable reflector is required.
For PL80A, PL30A & C110 reflectors see stock nos. 265-2776, 265-2760 & 265-2748 respectively.