Sick Through Beam Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 0 → 7 m Detection Range

Rugged VISTAL™ housing
PinPoint LED or laser
Photoelectric retro-reflective sensors with autocollimation optics
Through-beam photoelectric sensors with sensing ranges of up to 7 m
SIRIC technology
Connections: M8 and M12 male connector, cable as well as cable with male connector
M3 and M4 hole pattern

Precise detection of small objects and object features
Detection of objects even through small openings
Less machine downtime due to stable VISTAL™ housing as well as the suppression of optical interference
The longest detection and sensing ranges in its class
Best-in-class background suppression for photoelectric proximity sensors
No blind spots, detection of shiny or transparent objects using photoelectric retro-reflective sensors
A wide variety of connection and mounting options
Highly visible light spot simplifies alignment

Precise detection of small objects and object features. Reliable for use in harsh industrial environments: The W9 photoelectric sensor family offers a wider range of solutions than ever before. It is a complete product family, including photoelectric proximity sensors as well as photoelectric retro-reflective sensors and through-beam photoelectric sensors. All sensors are equipped with the latest laser and LED technology, protected by a rugged VISTAL® housing – for even stronger mechanical resistance. The W9 range works using SICK's SIRIC® technology

Detection of the smallest work pieces or fine details on products
Detection through narrow openings
Checks for protrusions or misalignment
Detection of objects within a short distance from difficult backgrounds
Detection of transparent objects
Object detection in harsh industrial environments
Transport of transparent objects
Measuring the height of the paper stack
Paper tear monitor
Presence check for paper
Detection of paper edges
Leading edge detection and presence checking
Stack positioning
Sheet presence and punch monitoring
Sheet presence and position monitoring
Presence monitoring and counting process
Tool monitoring (in-die sensing)
Fiber break monitoring
Checking presence in an ultrasonic welding station
Precise edge detection on wafer carriers
End of spool detection of solar cell connector strings in stringer machine
Presence detection during bagging