{"product_id":"1pcs-sick-sensor-we160-f440-we160-f440","title":"1PCS SICK Sensor WE160-F440 WE160-F440","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"koeed-container\" style=\"width:100%;color:#333;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-brief\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eEngineer's Quick Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSICK WE160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact through-beam photoelectric sensor designed for stable long-distance object detection up to 15 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePNP light\/dark switching\u003c\/strong\u003e with selectable operating mode simplifies integration into PLC-controlled industrial automation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 industrial housing\u003c\/strong\u003e and fast ≤0.5 ms response time make it suitable for conveyor automation, packaging equipment, and machine safety positioning tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eWS\/WE160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor pair is widely used in industrial material handling systems requiring reliable object presence detection under dust, vibration, and variable ambient lighting conditions.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eSEO Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eSICK WE160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the compact \u003cstrong\u003eW160 photoelectric sensor series\u003c\/strong\u003e developed for industrial automation, conveyor systems, packaging machinery, and factory material flow applications. This \u003cstrong\u003ethrough-beam photoelectric sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e supports \u003cstrong\u003e10–30 VDC operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePNP switching output\u003c\/strong\u003e, selectable \u003cstrong\u003eLight-ON\/Dark-ON logic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a sensing range reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. \n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Common industrial search terms associated with this model include \u003cstrong\u003eSICK photoelectric sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethrough-beam sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePNP optical sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eW160 sensor series\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial object detection sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSICK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eWE160-F440 \/ WS-WE160-F440\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eThrough-beam photoelectric sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eEmitter \/ Receiver configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eMaximum Sensing Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eEffective Sensing Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e0 – 11 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eLight Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eVisible red LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eWavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e680 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e10 – 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePNP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSwitching Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSelectable Light-ON \/ Dark-ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e≤ 0.5 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSwitching Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eUp to 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e25 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eMaximum Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e100 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eElectrical Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eM8 male connector, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePBT plastic housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eOptical Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePMMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eOptional Protection Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eIP69K referenced in some distributors\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e-25°C to +55°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e-40°C to +70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eHousing Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e11 × 38 × 23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-applications\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eApplication Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eIndustry\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eEngineering Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePackaging Machinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eCarton detection and positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eStable object presence sensing at high conveyor speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eConveyor Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePart counting and gap monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eFast response improves throughput consistency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eFactory Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eMachine position confirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eReliable PLC integration with PNP output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eMaterial Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePallet or object edge detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eLong sensing distance reduces installation constraints\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eHow does Light-ON and Dark-ON switching work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Light-ON activates the output when the receiver detects emitted light. Dark-ON activates the output when the light beam is interrupted. The WE160-F440 supports switching mode selection via rotary selector.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eWhat is the recommended PLC input type?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The sensor uses a \u003cstrong\u003ePNP switching output\u003c\/strong\u003e, therefore it is typically connected to sourcing PLC digital inputs operating within the 10–30 VDC range.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eWhy does the sensor fail to detect small objects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Common causes include optical misalignment, contamination on the lens surface, insufficient object size relative to beam geometry, or installation beyond the effective sensing range.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eCan the sensor operate in dusty industrial environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Yes. The IP67-rated housing supports industrial environments with moderate dust and moisture exposure. Periodic lens cleaning is still recommended for stable optical performance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eWhat connector type is required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The WE160-F440 uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin M8 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly used in compact industrial sensor installations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"koeed-crossref\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eCross-Reference Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eSICK WE160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eW160 compact photoelectric sensor family\u003c\/strong\u003e. Common related variants include:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWS160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e – emitter unit for through-beam configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWL160-F440\u003c\/strong\u003e – retro-reflective sensor variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWT160 series\u003c\/strong\u003e – diffuse reflection sensor versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWSE\/WTE\/WLE160 family\u003c\/strong\u003e – alternative sensing principles within the same housing platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Engineers commonly compare this model against compact industrial photoelectric sensors from Banner Engineering, Omron E3Z series, and Keyence PZ series during retrofit or machine redesign projects.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\":[\n      {\n        \"@type\":\"Question\",\n        \"name\":\"How does Light-ON and Dark-ON switching work?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n          \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n          \"text\":\"Light-ON activates the output when the receiver detects emitted light, while Dark-ON activates when the light beam is interrupted.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\":\"Question\",\n        \"name\":\"What PLC input type is compatible with the WE160-F440?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n          \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n          \"text\":\"The WE160-F440 uses a PNP output and is normally connected to sourcing PLC digital inputs operating at 10–30 VDC.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\":\"Question\",\n        \"name\":\"Why is the sensor not detecting objects reliably?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n          \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n          \"text\":\"Possible causes include optical misalignment, dirty lenses, excessive sensing distance, or unsuitable object size.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\":\"Question\",\n        \"name\":\"Can the WE160-F440 operate in dusty environments?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n          \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n          \"text\":\"Yes. 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