The high-performance W15 Photoelectric Sensors use SICK’s third generation custom ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) that incorporates OES3 technology to provide exceptional background suppression at an extended range. With OES3 technology, the W15 has the ability to ignore stray background reflections, detect multi-colored/shiny objects, and provide high immunity to ambient light.

The W15 offers a snap ring that can be flush mounted to an 18 mm hole, reducing installation time and preventing the disruption of product flow. In addition, since all W15s are assembled in the U.S., customizable components, such as cable cut to length, cable wrap with customer-specific part number, special connectivity, sensor pre-mounted to a bracket, kitted together with bracket and reflector, help reduce material and labor costs.

The W15 is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Packaging: W15 sensors are able to detect different colored objects and ignore shiny targets due to precise background suppression.
• Material handling: The flush mounting capability of the W15 allows the sensor to be mounted to a conveyor without disrupting product flow.
• Food and beverage: OES3 technology allows the W15 to detect multi-colored and shiny objects without losing its signal.