6028441

What type of sensor is this component?

This component is a SICK WF series optical fork sensor designed for detecting objects as they pass through the sensor fork. It uses an infrared LED light source and is commonly suited to precise presence, position and label detection tasks in industrial automation equipment.

What is the fork width of this sensor?

The sensor has an 80 mm fork width, allowing objects or materials to pass through the sensing gap for optical detection.

What is the fork depth of this sensor?

The fork depth is 59 mm. This dimension helps determine how far the material or target can sit within the fork opening during detection.

What is the smallest object this sensor can detect?

The minimum detectable object is 0.2 mm, making the sensor suitable for applications requiring fine and repeatable detection of small features, edges or labels.

What supply voltage does this sensor require?

This sensor operates from a 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply, which is typical for many industrial control and machine automation systems.

What type of switching output does the sensor provide?

The sensor provides PNP/NPN switching outputs. It also offers light/dark switching, selectable via the button interface.

How fast is the sensor response?

The response time is 100 µs or less, with a switching frequency of 10 kHz. This makes it suitable for high-speed detection processes where rapid signal changes are required.

What connection type is used on this sensor?

The sensor uses a 4-pin M8 male connector. The connection layout includes L+, M, QPNP and QNPN wiring points.

What material is the housing made from?

The housing is made from aluminium, providing a robust body for use in industrial environments.

What enclosure rating does this sensor have?

The sensor has an IP65 enclosure rating, meaning it is protected against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets from any direction under standard test conditions.

What operating temperature range is specified?

The specified ambient operating temperature range is -20 °C to +60 °C. The storage temperature range is -30 °C to +80 °C.

How is the sensor adjusted?

Sensitivity, light/dark switching and key lock settings are adjusted using the plus/minus button interface on the sensor. The yellow function indicator is used to help confirm the switching output state during setup.

Is this sensor suitable for label detection?

Yes. The data for 6028441 identifies label detection as a supported function, and its optical fork design is well suited to detecting labels, gaps, edges and similar material features.

What light source does this sensor use?

The sensor uses an infrared LED light source. This allows the emitter and receiver arrangement within the fork body to detect interruptions in the beam path.

What are typical applications for this type of fork sensor?

Typical applications include label detection, edge detection, object presence detection, counting tasks and position checks on packaging, printing, handling and automated production machinery.

What accessories are commonly used with this sensor?

Common accessories include compatible M8 4-pin connectors and sensor/actuator cables. Examples listed for the WF series include an M8 screw terminal connector and a 5 m unshielded M8 cable with flying leads.