The SICK WTB4SC-3P2262A71 is a high-performance, non-contact encoder from SICK's WTB4S series of modular stainless steel encoders. It is specifically designed for harsh industrial environments, particularly in the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Key Parameters
Parameter Specification
General
Product Type Ultrasonic Sensor
Order Code WTB4SC-3P2262A71
Functional Principle Ultrasonic (Pulse Ranging)
Sensing Range 40 mm ... 250 mm
Dead Band 0 mm ... 40 mm
Reference Target 100 x 100 mm square plate
Accuracy < ±1.5 % of measuring range or ±2 mm (whichever is greater)
Resolution < 0.2 mm
Beam Angle ≈ 10°
Response Time 50 ms (analog), 80 ms (switching)
Switching Frequency 10 Hz
Electrical Data
Operating Voltage 10 ... 30 V DC
Current Consumption ≤ 35 mA (no load)
No-load Supply Current ≤ 35 mA
Outputs
Analog Output 1 x 0 ... 10 V (3-wire)
Switching Output 1 x PNP (NO/NC programmable via teach-in or IO-Link)
Short-circuit Protection Yes
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Connection
Connector Type 3-pin M12 connector, straight
Pin Assignment 1: Supply voltage (+Vs), 2: Switching output / IO-Link, 3: 0 V / GND
Mechanical Data
Housing Material Plastic (PBT)
Face Material Plastic (PUR)
Protection Rating IP67 (Dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion)
Mounting Two M18 x 1 mounting threads
Weight Approx. 30 g
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature -25 °C ... +70 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C ... +85 °C
Ambient Light Immunity Yes, immune to all ambient light
Features & Configuration
Programming/Teaching Via teach-in button or IO-Link (V1.1)
Status Indication LED (Power / Status)
Application Distance measurement, presence detection, contour detection, pallet detection, stack height control. Ideal for detecting transparent, glossy, or liquid-filled objects (e.g., bottles, films).