Sick WS250-D440 Through-Beam Sensor

The through-beam sensor, also known as a light barrier or sender-receiver photoelectric sensor, from Sick with type number WS250-D440 is an electrical light sensor. The device has the dimensions 6 x 4 x 3 cm and weighs 0.15 kg. Through-beam sensors consist of a separate transmitter and receiver and are used for precise presence or position detection of objects in industrial environments. They are particularly suitable for applications with long ranges or for detecting transparent objects. Typical applications include material flow control in conveyor technology and monitoring production processes in the packaging industry.