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Switch output is PNP, sourcing up to 100 mA — that drives standard PLC inputs or small relays directly, but watch the load: 100 mA is the absolute maximum, not a continuous rating for an inductive load without a flyback diode. Supply voltage is 10 … 30 V DC, with 24 V DC nominal — common for industrial control panels. The 35 mA current consumption means it won't strain a 24 VDC power supply shared across a row of sensors. Switching frequency of 250 Hz — fast enough for counting parts at moderate line speeds, but not for high-speed sorting or encoder-like applications. IP66 enclosure rating — dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets, so it holds up in washdown areas or dusty environments without a secondary enclosure. Ambient operating temperature -25 … 55 °C — fine for most indoor factory floors; derate if mounted near a hot motor or oven. Rectangular body, 25 × 77.8 × 63 mm, with a cable gland connection — mounts via the two through-holes in the plastic housing, typically on a bracket or machine frame. The 270° potentiometer lets you fine-tune the background-suppression threshold on the fly. Focus is approximately 1.5° — a narrow beam that helps reject side reflections and keeps the detection zone tight to the target.","metaTitle":"SICK WT260-P260 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, 380 mm, PNP","metaDescription":"SICK WT260-P260 photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression. 0–380 mm range, PNP output, IP66, 10–30 VDC. Active production. Available to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Type":"Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression","Focus":"Approx. 1.5°","Model":"WT260-P260","Design":"Rectangular","Weight":"0,09 kg","Material":"Plastic","Condition":"Used","Shelf No.":"220507","Adjustment":"Potentiometer, 270°","Dimensions":"25 × 77,8 × 63 mm","Manufacturer":"Sick","Switch Output":"PNP","Supply Voltage":"10 … 30 V DC","Switching Mode":"Light on / Dark on","Connection Type":"Cable Gland","Optics Material":"Plastic, PC","Type of Product":"Photoelectric Proximity Sensor","lifecycle_stage":"current","Enclosure Rating":"IP66","Housing Material":"Plastic, ABS","Sensing Range Sn":"0 … 380 mm","Switching Output":"PNP","Max. Voltage [DC]":"30","Min. Voltage [DC]":"10","Current Consumption":"35 mA","Switching Frequency":"250 Hz","Nominal Voltage [DC]":"24","Dimensions (W x H x D)":"25 x 77.8 x 63 mm","Max. Sensing Range [mm]":"380","Min. Sensing Range [mm]":"0","Ambient Operating Temperature":"-25 … 55 °C","Output Current I<sub>max</sub>":"100 mA"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$22.50","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/WT260-P260/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is WT260-P260's listed type?","answer":"It is a Photoelectric Proximity Sensor with Background Suppression — the background suppression means it ignores objects beyond the set threshold, reducing false triggers from reflective surfaces behind the target."},{"question":"What is WT260-P260's listed focus?","answer":"The focus is approximately 1.5° — a narrow beam angle that helps the sensor reject side reflections and concentrate detection on the intended target."},{"question":"Will WT260-P260 drop into a panel specified around WL12G-3P2572 without rewiring?","answer":"Not directly — the WT260-P260 uses a cable gland connection and has a rectangular body (25 × 77.8 × 63 mm), while the WL12G-3P2572 is a different form factor. Both are PNP photoelectric sensors, but mechanical fit and mounting hole positions differ; verify the bracket and wiring before substitution."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/WT260-P260","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/WT260-P260 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}}