SICK Through Beam Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 0 m → 4.5 m Detection Range

WashDown rated for fluid tightness (IP 66, IP 67, IP 68 and IP 69K) and Ecolab certified
Tough stainless steel housing (316L/1.4404)
Resistant to a variety of common cleaning and disinfection agents
Highly visible laser-like light spot due to PinPoint LED
Teach-in via stainless steel pushbutton with a metal membrane
Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization thanks to IO-Link

Long service life in harsh conditions ensures less downtime and fewer replacement costs
Quick and easy alignment due to highly visible PinPoint emitter LED
Easy adjustment via a stainless steel metal membrane teach-in pushbutton
IO-Link provides easy data access from the PLC
Quick and easy configuration
Quick and easy integration using function blocks
Easy device replacement and identification

The W4S-3 INOX product family in WashDown design combines rugged watertight IP 69K stainless steel housing with "best-in-class" optical functionality.
These space-saving miniature sensors are able to withstand the most aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants thanks to a membrane teach-in button that is 100% watertight and pin-cast M12 connections. They can be relied upon for long-term service in critical applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, solar, and electronics industries.

Detection of the product at the oven outfeed
Detection of solar wafers in harsh wafer production environments
Detection of solar wafers in harsh cell production environments

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.