SICK W100-2 Photoelectric Sensor

SICK W100-2 Photoelectric Sensor

Compact, Reliable Photoelectric Sensing for Industrial Automation

The SICK W100-2 Photoelectric Sensor is a miniature industrial sensor family designed for reliable non-contact object detection in automation and machine applications. SICK offers the W100-2 family with multiple detection principles, including photoelectric proximity, retro-reflective and through-beam sensing, allowing the appropriate variant to be selected for different applications.

Its compact housing, visible status LEDs and standardized mounting arrangement make the W100-2 suitable for conveyor systems, packaging machinery, logistics equipment, production lines and door/gate detection applications.

Key Features

Genuine SICK W100-2 Photoelectric Sensor

Compact miniature sensor design

Reliable non-contact object detection

Multiple sensing principles available

Photoelectric proximity variants

Retro-reflective variants

Through-beam variants

Variants for detecting transparent objects

Visible status indicator LEDs

Sensitivity adjustment available on applicable models

PNP/NPN output options depending on variant

M8 connector and cable connection options

Standardized M3 mounting holes with 1-inch spacing

High operating reserve to help reduce sensitivity to contamination

Where Is SICK W100-2 Used?

The SICK W100-2 can be used for a wide range of standard industrial detection applications, including:

Conveyor systems

Packaging machines

Material handling

Logistics automation

Production lines

Object presence detection

Object counting

Position detection

Door and gate applications

Automated machinery

SICK specifically lists storage and conveyor systems, packaging processes, and people detection for door and gate applications among the W100-2 family's application areas.

Why Choose SICK W100-2?

When space is limited inside an automated machine, a compact sensor that can be mounted easily can make installation and maintenance simpler.

The SICK W100-2 uses a standardized housing across different detection principles, helping machine builders select different sensing technologies while maintaining a similar mounting concept. SICK also highlights reliable detection, visible commissioning indicators and high operating reserve as benefits of the family.

Important for Buyers

W100-2 is a product family, not one single specification. The exact sensing range, output, connection, supply voltage and sensing principle depend on the complete part number.

For example:

WT100-2N3439 — photoelectric proximity sensor, energetic principle; sensing range up to 750 mm, maximum 1,200 mm, visible red LED and 10–30 V DC supply.

WL100-2P0330S10 — retro-reflective sensor; sensing range 0.01–5.5 m, maximum 7.2 m with the specified reflector, using visible red light.

WS/WE100-2P3439 — through-beam version; sensing range 0–20 m, maximum 33 m, with 10–30 V DC supply.

Therefore, always confirm the complete SICK part number before ordering or replacing the sensor.