Photoelectric sensors rectangular – W12-3 - SICK

Rugged metal housing provides exceptional performance in demanding applications.
The W12-3 family features a complete range of photoelectric sensors that are enclosed in a metal housing.

There are a large number of variations that are available, including proximity, retro-reflective, through-beam, special laser and clear material versions. These rectangular photoelectric sensors W12-3 from SICK offer many advantages over conventional optical sensors due to their reliable object detection and monitoring capabilities. Whether in packaging, pharmaceutical, or the food and beverage industries – the W12 family provides a solution for any application.

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Features

Best-in-class optical performance due to superior OES technology;
Autocollimation with retro-reflective sensors;
Background and foreground suppression with second emitter LED on proximity sensors;
Highly visible, precise light spot and high-energy IR transmitters;
Rugged die-cast zinc housing, optional with Teflon® coating;
Mounting options with through holes, base blind holes, oblong through holes and dovetail;
Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization thanks to IO-Link

Advantages

Reliable detection due to superior ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) technology and immunity to optical interference factors from the industrial environment;
PinPoint LED technology provides a bright, small and precise light spot that enables quick and easy sensor alignment;
Precise switching characteristics ensure reliable object detection, reducing downtime caused by re-adjusting sensors during recipe changes;
Wide range of products enclosed in a rugged metal housing enables application flexibility in a broad range of industrial environments;
Flexible mounting options reduce installation time.

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