Sick WS170 Sensor

The sensor, also known as a measuring transducer, detector or converter, from Sick with type number WS170 is an electrical light sensor. It has the dimensions 10 x 10 x 10 cm and weighs 0.04 kg. Light sensors are used for the detection and measurement of light signals and are employed in automation technology for presence detection, position sensing or object recognition. Typical applications are found in industrial production lines for process monitoring and in logistics for controlling conveyor systems or in building automation for light control.