WFE-030040B121 Fork Sensors – SICK Sensor

Name: WFE-030040B121 Fork Sensors - SICK Sensor - INOSAKI
SKU: SICK-1106552
Price: 71.25 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 71.25

Optimize industrial precision with the SICK 1106552 (WFE-030040B121) Fork Sensor. Features 30mm width, 5kHz switching, and IP67 ruggedness for high-speed detection.

SKU SICK-1106552 Category SICK WFE

Product Description

Product Overview

Model Name: WFE-030040B121
Part Number: 1106552
Sensor Type: Photoelectric Fork Sensor (Through-beam)
Detection Width: 30 mm
Detection Depth: 40 mm
Light Source: Visible red LED
Switching Output: Push-pull (PNP/NPN)
Switching Mode: Dark switching
Connection: 2-meter, 3-wire open-ended cable

Product Description

The SICK 1106552, part of the innovative WFE series, represents a significant advancement in “plug-and-play” industrial sensing technology. Engineered as a U-shaped fork sensor, it integrates both the light emitter and receiver into a single, pre-aligned unit. This eliminates the common frustration of aligning separate through-beam components, saving significant installation time on the factory floor.

Structurally, the device utilizes a unique hybrid housing—combining a rugged ABS plastic body with a reinforced carbon steel frame—granting it an IP67 rating for superior resistance against dust and water. Under the hood, it utilizes a bright red LED light source capable of identifying miniature objects as small as 0.5 mm. With a blazing-fast switching frequency of 5 kHz, this sensor is purpose-built for high-speed production environments where timing and reliability are non-negotiable. Unlike older models that require manual sensitivity tuning, this specific variant offers a fixed, highly stable detection threshold, ensuring consistent performance across long-term operations without the risk of drifting due to vibration or accidental adjustment.

Key Performance Features

High-Speed Response: Operates at a 5 kHz switching frequency with a response time of just 100 µs.
Precision Sensing: Minimum detectable object (MDO) size of 0.5 mm for fine-detail tracking.
Rugged Construction: Hybrid ABS and carbon steel frame provides high mechanical stability.
Superior Protection: IP67 enclosure rating and circuit protection against reverse polarity and short circuits.
Push-Pull Flexibility: Integrated PNP/NPN output simplifies stock management and wiring compatibility.
Stable Optical Performance: Visible red light allows for easy alignment and high immunity to ambient light (up to 10,000 lx).

Features

Dimensions (W x H x D)	10 mm x 59.3 mm x 60.5 mm
Fork width	30 mm
Fork depth	40 mm
Minimum detectable object (MDO)	0.5 mm
Light source	LED, red
Adjustment	No adjustment possibility

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	10 V DC … 30 V DC
Ripple	< 10 %
Current consumption	< 30 mA ¹⁾
Switching frequency	5 kHz
Response time	100 µs
Stability of response time	± 20 µs
Switching output	Push-pull: PNP/NPN
Switching output (voltage)	Push/Pull: High = V_S – < 2 V / Low: ≤ 2 V
Switching mode	Dark switching
Switching output hysteresis	< 0.1 mm
Output current I_max.	100 mA
Initialization time	100 ms
Connection type	Cable, open-ended, 3-wire, 2 m
Cable diameter	4 mm
Protection class	III
Circuit protection	U_V connections, reverse polarity protected Output Q short-circuit protected Interference pulse suppression
Enclosure rating	IP67
Weight	Approx. 90 g
Housing material	Plastic, ABS Coated carbon steel (frame)
Indication	LED indicator green: power on LED indicator, yellow: Status switching output Q

¹⁾ Without load.