Overview SICK's W18-3 photoelectric sensor series reliably detects objects under difficult application conditions. Different variants are available, including proximity sensors with high-precision background suppression, retro-reflective sensors with auto collimation and through-beam sensors with high operating reserves. These sensors are immune to ambient light, background reflections and light absorbing objects, making them a reliable sensor solution. The W18-3 series can also be customized according to the customer's requirements in critical applications. And, these sensors are available with IO-Link, which is the new sensor communication standard of the future. At a glance Best-in-class optical performance due to superior OES technology
Auto collimation optics
Background suppression with second sender LED
Slim, durable plastic housing
Operation via double teach-in pushbutton or potentiometer
Wide variety of options for operation, connection, and optics
Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization Your Benefit Reliable object detection due to best-in-class background suppression and resistance to ambient light
A wide range of product variants provides increased user flexibility
Less downtime in industrial environments
IO-Link provides easy data access from the PLC
Quick and easy configuration
Quick and easy integration using function blocks
Easy device replacement and identification Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.