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Benefits

Reliable and robust object detection for trouble-free system operation

Wide range of configurations to save installation space and increase freedom of machine design

Wide range of applications through different housing materials

Different light sources available for demanding inspection tasks

Powerful process control and higher machine productivity

Fast and easy commissioning and operation with high user-friendliness

Features

Intelligent sensor performance for almost all applications

Available in slim or flat housings

VISTAL or stainless steel housings available

Light source: laser red, infrared or PinPoint LEDs

Smart sensors with innovative monitoring and diagnostic features

Intuitive operating concept

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Versatile product range for a wide range of applications
W4 photoelectric sensors are available in a wide range of individualized versions.A wide variety of configurations are available to help you get the right sensor for your installation.Thanks to the compact housing, the sensors can be easily integrated and save space even in very narrow installation spaces.In addition, different housing materials open up numerous areas of application.The light source can also be freely selected.Regardless of the practicalities of the application, SICK offers reliable solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

W4 sensors are available in slim and flat versions.Regardless of the configuration chosen, mounting is easy with standardized fasteners.

Sensor housings in VISTAL or stainless steel are available.The hygienic stainless steel version is suitable for use in sterile environments.

The red laser light source creates ideal conditions for recognizing tiny objects.Other light sources can be clearly visible red PinPoint LEDs or infrared LEDs.

Different configurations, housing materials and light sources offer a lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing the most suitable sensor for your challenges

Excellent detection in many applications

Thanks to the integrated ApplicationSelect mode, the sensor functions can be adapted to specific application requirements.Objects can be reliably detected even in an inclined position or with low reflection.

LineSpot technology ensures high detection reliability against perforated, structured and uneven objects.

ClearSens technology enables accurate and reliable detection of transparent objects such as glass bottles or transparent films.

The sensor can provide distance values in millimeters and reflection values of the detected object via IO-Link.

Thanks to the foreground suppression function, the sensor reliably detects particularly flat objects, poorly reflective objects, reflective objects and uneven objects.

Built-in V-lens technology helps to recognize highly reflective objects and transparent objects (such as wafers or displays) with the help of tiny laser-like points of light.

Thanks to innovative technology, the sensors are able to solve demanding detection tasks in almost every application, regardless of object characteristics

Simple commissioning and operation for great operating convenience
In addition to the high detection reliability of the latest generation of W4 photoelectric sensors, they are also particularly easy to operate.Thanks to the intuitive BluePilot operating concept, the sensors can be set up and adapted to the specific application within seconds by means of a rotary push-button operating mechanism.The blue LED provides direct feedback on the optimized sensor alignment.If the detection quality deteriorates due to dirt or vibration, this is indicated by a clearly visible LED.This makes it possible to correct faults at an early stage and prevent unplanned plant downtime.

The necessary settings can be easily made directly on the device using a combination of teach-in keys and potentiometers.

The blue LED alignment aid speeds up the optimized alignment of the sensors and the changes in functional safety can be seen at a glance

Easy mode selection and reading directly on the device thanks to an intuitive operating concept

The BluePilot operating concept makes commissioning of the sensors very easy and takes only a few seconds.The operating concept also minimizes the risk of unplanned downtime!

Increased productivity through innovative features
The latest generation of W4 photoelectric sensors records a large number of performance parameters (e.g. temperature, running time, reflection values and distance values).The detection of these parameters forms the basis for automated condition monitoring and helps to avoid unplanned downtime.In addition, the sensor settings can be flexibly and precisely adjusted to your application.Condition monitoring and adjustability help to increase the productivity of your machines.The W4 photoelectric sensor is therefore the future-proof solution for your machine.

Innovative monitoring and diagnostic functions allow for powerful process control to increase machine productivity.