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The M8 4-pin connector simplifies replacement: unplug the old head, plug in the new one, no rewiring at the terminal block. The 4.4 m through-beam range covers most machine guarding and part-detection gaps in a small-footprint line. Because it's through-beam (separate emitter and receiver), it offers the highest immunity to dust, fog, and misalignment of any photoelectric topology — if the beam is broken, you know it. Operating voltage spans 10 V to 30 V, so it runs on a standard 24 VDC control supply without a regulator. The 100 mA load current handles direct connection to a PLC input or a small relay coil without an interposing amplifier. Light / Dark ON switching (selectable) gives you flexibility: wire it for light-on to detect the presence of an object, or dark-on to detect a gap or missing part. The 0.5 ms response time means you can run the line at moderate speeds — roughly 1200 parts per minute at 4.4 m — without missing a detection. At 10 mm wide and 28 mm tall, this sensor fits into tight panel cutouts or extrusion slots where space is at a premium. The through-beam pair mounts on opposite sides of a conveyor or machine opening, aligned with the beam path. No separate mounting bracket is needed for most standard T-slot profiles. For outdoor or freezer applications, check that the ambient stays within that band.","metaTitle":"SICK WS/WE150-P430 Through-Beam Sensor, PNP, 4.4 m, IP67","metaDescription":"SICK WS/WE150-P430 through-beam photoelectric sensor, 4.4 m range, PNP output, 0.5 ms response, IP67, 10 mm wide. Active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Width":"10 mm","Height":"28 mm","Series":"W150","Light Type":"LED, Visible Red Light","Sensor Type":"Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor","Load Current":"100 mA","Response Time":"0.5 ms","Switching Type":"Light / Dark ON","lifecycle_stage":"current","Termination Type":"Connector, M8, 4-Pin","Protection Rating":"IP67","Sensing Distance Max.":"4.4 m","Operating Voltage Max.":"30 V","Operating Voltage Min.":"10 V","Operating Temperature Max.":"55 °C","Operating Temperature Min.":"-25 °C","Optical Sensor Output Type":"PNP"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$114.30 – $254.31","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/5041b09434076d5f5f7ee3b9122ae08e.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/WS%2FWE150-P430/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative — WL150-P420?","answer":"The WL150-P420 is a retro-reflective sensor (not through-beam) in the same W150 series. It uses a reflector instead of a separate receiver, so it has a shorter range of 700 mm and a different mounting geometry. It shares the same 10 mm width, M8 connector, and PNP output, so it can drop into the same panel slot, but the sensing principle and range differ. For a direct through-beam replacement, stick with WS/WE150-P430."},{"question":"Will WS/WE150-P430 drop into a panel specified around WL150-P420 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes — both sensors share the same 10 mm width, M8 4-pin connector, and PNP output wiring. The pinout is identical, so you can swap the module without rewiring the harness. Just verify the sensing range and through-beam vs retro-reflective difference in your application."},{"question":"What are the key specs for this sensor?","answer":"Through-beam photoelectric sensor, visible red LED, 4.4 m range, PNP output, 100 mA load, 0.5 ms response, IP67, 10 V to 30 V supply, M8 4-pin connector, -25 °C to 55 °C operating range."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/WS-WE150-P430","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/sick/WS-WE150-P430 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}