# Photo Sensor, 350 mm, NPN, Background Suppression, Proximity, 30 VDC, 4 Pin M8 Connector, W9 Series ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4390895/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/WTB9M4-3N2261/photo-sensor-350-mm-npn-background-suppression **SKU**: WTB9M4-3N2261 **Manufacturer**: SICK **Price**: €156.0500 **Stock**: 10+ **Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative) ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) | | Product Range | W9 Series | | Sensing Method | Background Suppression, Proximity | | Connection Method | 4 Pin M8 Connector | | Sensing Range Max | 350mm | | Sensor Output Type | NPN | | Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V | | Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4390895/) WTB9M4-3N2261 W9 **SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** **WTB9M4-3N2261 | W9** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS ## Ordering information **Type Part no.** NN ~~|~~ So WTB9M4-3N2261 1051885 ‘a(f 4, Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/W9 Illustration may differ ## Detailed technical data ## Features |**Functional principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor| |---|---| |**Functional principle detail**|Background suppression| |**Dimensions (W x H x D)**
**Housing design (light emission)**|12.2 mm x 49.8 mm x 23.6 mm
Rectangular| |**Mounting hole**
**Sensing range max.**|M4
20 mm ... 350 mm1)| |**Sensing range**
**Type of light**|20 mm ... 200 mm2)
Visible red light| |**Light source**|PinPoint LED3)| |**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 4.5 mm (75 mm)| |**Wave length**|650 nm| |**Adjustment**|Potentiometer, 5 turns| - 1) Object with 90% remission (based on standard white, DIN 5033). - 2) Object with 6% remission (based on standard white, DIN 5033). - 3) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. **Product data sheet | 2024-03-05 18:31:19 Subject to change without notice** **2** **PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS | SICK** **WTB9M4-3N2261 | W9** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS ## Mechanics/electronics |**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)| |---|---| |**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)| |**Current consumption**|30 mA3)| |**Switching output**|NPN4)| |**Output function**|Complementary| |**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching4)| |**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA5)| |**Response time**|< 0.333 ms6)| |**Switching frequency**|1,500 Hz7)| |**Connection type**|Male connector M8, 4-pin| |**Circuit protection**|A8)
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C10)| |**Protection class**|III| |**Weight**|13 g| |**Housing material**|Plastic, VISTAL®| |**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA| |**Enclosure rating**|IP66
IP67
IP69K| |**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C| |**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C| |**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493| 1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A. 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 3) Without load. 4) Q = light switching. 5) At and above Tu 50 °C, a max. load current of Imax. = 50 mA is permitted. 6) Signal transit time with resistive load. 7) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 9) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 10) C = interference suppression. ## Safety-related parameters |**MTTFD**|891 years| |---|---| |**DCavg**|0 %| |**TM (mission time)**|20 years| ## Classifications |**ECLASS 5.0**|27270904| |---|---| |**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270904| |**ECLASS 6.0**|27270904| |**ECLASS 6.2**|27270904| **2024-03-05 18:31:19 | Product data sheet Subject to change without notice** **PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS | SICK** **3** **WTB9M4-3N2261 | W9** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS |**ECLASS 7.0**
27270904
**ECLASS 8.0**
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27270903| |**ETIM 5.0**
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② Sensing range on gray, 18% remission factor
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- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission factor ## Light spot size WT9-3, red light, 350 mm **==> picture [201 x 84] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Ø 6 mm Ø 6,5 mm Ø 18 mm
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- ① Center of optical axis, receiver - ② Center of optical axis, sender - ③ Mounting hole M4 (Ø 4.1 mm) - ④ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam - ⑤ LED indicator green: power on - ⑥ Connection cable - ⑦ Male connector M8, 4-pin - ⑧ Male connector M12, 4-pin ## Recommended accessories Other models and accessories www.sick.com/W9 ||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**| |---|---|---|---| |Mounting brackets and plates|||| ||Mounting bracket for wall mounting, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included|BEF-W160|5305197| **6** **Product data sheet | 2024-03-05 18:31:19 Subject to change without notice** **PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS | SICK** |**WTB9M4-3N2261 | W9**| |---| |SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS| |**Brief description**
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Head A: male connector, M8, 4-pin, straight
Cable: unshielded
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