WLL170-P460 | SICK Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensor PNP Red LED
SICK · Sensors & Instrumentation
Description The SICK WLL170-P460 is a fiber-optic photoelectric sensor designed to operate with through-beam and proximity fiber systems in industrial automation. Using visible red LED technology, it supports reliable detection with sensing distances up to 130 mm depending on the fiber configuration. This model is discontinued by the manufacturer but remains suitable for servicing and maintaining existing installations. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand SICK Category Industrial Sensors Part Number WLL170-P460 Subcategory Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensors Sensor Type Fiber-optic photoelectric sensor amplifier Functional Principle Through-beam / proximity via fiber optics Sensing Range 0–25 mm (typical with fiber) Maximum Sensing Range Up to 130 mm Light Type Visible red light Light Source LED Supply Voltage 10–30 V DC Current Consumption Approx. 50 mA Output Type PNP Switching Mode Light/Dark switching Response Time ≤ 50 µs Connection Type M8 male connector, 4-pin Housing Design Rectangular Housing Material Plastic, ABS Optics Material Plastic, PMMA Enclosure Rating IP50 Operating Temperature -25 °C to +55 °C Storage Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C Manufacturer Status Discontinued Weight Approx. 45 g Information About WLL170-P460 The WLL170-P460 is part of SICK’s WLL170 series, developed as a compact amplifier unit for fiber-optic photoelectric sensing applications. It is designed to work with compatible fiber-optic cables to enable precise object detection in confined or hard-to-reach locations. The sensor features PNP output with selectable light/dark switching, allowing flexible integration into PLC-controlled systems. Its rectangular housing and standardized M8 connector make it suitable for space-limited machinery and legacy automation systems. Key Features: Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensor: Designed for use with external fiber-optic cables. Through-Beam and Proximity Support: Compatible with multiple fiber sensing configurations. Visible Red LED Light Source: Enables easy alignment and stable detection performance. Extended Sensing Capability: Supports sensing distances up to 130 mm depending on fiber setup. PNP Switching Output: Suitable for standard industrial control and PLC interfaces. Light/Dark Switching Mode: Selectable logic for flexible application requirements. Compact Rectangular Housing: Ideal for installations with limited available space. M8 4-Pin Connector: Provides secure and standardized electrical connection. Fast Optical Response: Supports reliable detection in dynamic automation processes. Discontinued Model: Appropriate for replacement and maintenance of existing systems. The WLL170-P460 delivers the reliability and precision required for fiber-optic photoelectric sensing in legacy industrial automation applications.
Brand: SICK · Category: Sensors & Instrumentation
Key features
- Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensor: Designed for use with external fiber-optic cables.
- Through-Beam and Proximity Support: Compatible with multiple fiber sensing configurations.
- Visible Red LED Light Source: Enables easy alignment and stable detection performance.
- Extended Sensing Capability: Supports sensing distances up to 130 mm depending on fiber setup.
- PNP Switching Output: Suitable for standard industrial control and PLC interfaces.
- Light/Dark Switching Mode: Selectable logic for flexible application requirements.
- Compact Rectangular Housing: Ideal for installations with limited available space.
- M8 4-Pin Connector: Provides secure and standardized electrical connection.
- Fast Optical Response: Supports reliable detection in dynamic automation processes.
- Discontinued Model: Appropriate for replacement and maintenance of existing systems.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | WLL170-P460 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | SICK |
| Category | Industrial Sensors |
| Part Number | WLL170-P460 |
| Subcategory | Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensors |
| Sensor Type | Fiber-optic photoelectric sensor amplifier |
| Functional Principle | Through-beam / proximity via fiber optics |
| Sensing Range | 0–25 mm (typical with fiber) |
| Maximum Sensing Range | Up to 130 mm |
| Light Type | Visible red light |
| Light Source | LED |
| Supply Voltage | 10–30 V DC |
| Current Consumption | Approx. 50 mA |
| Output Type | PNP |
| Switching Mode | Light/Dark switching |
| Response Time | ≤ 50 µs |
| Connection Type | M8 male connector, 4-pin |
| Housing Design | Rectangular |
| Housing Material | Plastic, ABS |
| Optics Material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure Rating | IP50 |
| Operating Temperature | -25 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Manufacturer Status | Discontinued |
| Weight | Approx. 45 g |
| Product type | Fiber-Optic Photoelectric Sensors |
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