Supply voltage 10 to 30 V.

Insensitive to ambient light due to

pulse modulation.
Complementary switching outputs for
light of dark switching with short-circuit
protection in NPN or PNP models.
Available as through-beam photo-
electric switch, photoelectric reflex
switch, photoelectric proximity switch.
Photoelectric Switches
W12-2 Series
D A T A S H E E T
WL 12-2
WT 12-2
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WS/WE 12-2
0 ... 7 m
20 m
Photoelectric switches in stable metal
housing. Photoelectric proximity
switches WT 12-2 with stepless adjust-
able scanning distance and optional
background or foreground suppression
as well as sensitivity adjuster for large
scanning distances. Polarization filter
for WL 12-2 photoelectric proximity
switch.
WS/WE 12-2 through-beam photo-
electric switches with test input for
function monitoring.
LED signal strength indicator for soiling
monitoring of the optics and as
alignment help (blinking).
Available with fixed attached cable or
4 pole equipment plug.
35 ... 150 mm
20 ... 250 mm
Variable connection options on the
back and bottom thanks to rotable
equipment plug.
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80 ... 600 mm
Flexible mounting options thanks to
dovetail clamp and longitudinal holes.
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2 Center of optical axis
3 Mounting holes
4 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
5 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
6 Sensitivity adjuster
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Scanning Range
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Features:
G Red-light emitter LED as
alignment aid
G Insensitive to ambient light
sources (HF lamps, blinking alarm
lights)
G Reliable functioning when devices
mounted facing each other
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at the inputs and
outputs
G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotatable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
G C
1
3
4
1
4
2
3
+10...30 V +10...30 V
0V 0V
Test Test
+10...30 V +10...30 V
Q Q
Q Q
0V 0V
0 V
Test
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Q
+V
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0 V 0 V
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1000
10000
100
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WS/WE 12-2
1) At T
U
= + 25C
2) Must remain within V
S
tolerances
3) At T
U
= + 25C and 100 mA output current
4) Signal run time with resitive load
5) With light/dark ratio 1:1
Type WS/WE 12-2 -P -N
Typical maximal range 20 m
Recommended operating range 15 m
Range with 2 mm orifice 2.0 m
Range with 1.5 mm orifice 1.5 m
Range with 1 mm orifice 1.0 m
Range with 0.5 mm orifice 0.5 m
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
1)
Light spot in distance 400 mm at distance of 15 m
Supply voltage V
S
DC 10 ... 30 V (Limit values)
Current consumption (without load) 15 mA, WE; 30 mA, WS 25 mA, WE; 30 mA, WS
Ripple
2)
5 V
PP
Switching outputs PNP, Q and Q NPN, Q and Q
Signal voltage HIGH V
S
2.9 V V
S
Signal voltage LOW
3)
approx. 0 V 1.5 V
Output current I
A
max. 100 mA
Response time
4)
, Switching frequency
5)
330 s; 1500/s
Test input TI V
S
or unswitched, Sender active
0 V Sender inactive
VDE protection class
6)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
7)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
U
8)
40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
8)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight with equipment plug 120 g, with cable approx. 200 g
6) Withstand voltage 50 V
7) A = Inputs and outputs all-round reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
8) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
Selection Table
Plug M 12 Cable Transistor output Type Order no.
rotatable 2 m PNP NPN
G G WS/WE 12-2P430 1 016 157
G G WS/WE 12-2N430 1 016 155
G G WS/WE 12-2P130 1 016 156
G G WS/WE12-2N130 1 016 154
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Scanning Range
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Features:
G Red-light emitter LED as
alignment aid
G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
lamps, blinking alarm lights)
G Reliable functioning when devices
mounted facing each other
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at inputs and outputs
G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotatable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
G C
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1000
100
1
Diam. Grade/1 m
PL20A/2 m
PL80A/5 m
PL30A/3 m
C110/3 m
PL50A/3,5 m
PL40A /3,5 m
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x [m]
Scanning range (m)
WL 12-2
1
4
2
3
+10...30V +10...30V
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PNP
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2 Center of optical axis
3 Mounting holes
4 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
5 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
6 Sensitivity adjuster
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WL 12-2
1) Must remain within V
S
tolerances
2) At T
U
= + 25 C
3) At T
U
= + 25 C and 100 mA output current
4) Signal run time with resitive load
Selection Table
Standard (f = ) Focus (f = 90 mm) Standard (f = ) Focus (f = 90 mm)
Typical maximal range/on reflector 7 m/PL 80 A 2 m/PL 80 A 7 m/PL 80 A 2 m/PL 80 A
Recommended operating range
With reflector PL 80 A 0 ... 5 m 0 ... 1.5 m 0 ... 5 m 0 ... 1,5 m
With reflector C 110 0 ... 3 m 0 ... 3 m
With reflector PL 50 A 0 ... 3.5 m 0 ... 3.5 m
With reflector PL 40 A 0 ... 3.5 m 0 ... 3.5 m
With reflector PL 30 A 0 ... 3 m 0 ... 3 m
With reflector PL 20 A 0 ... 2 m 0 ... 2 m
with Diamond grade reflective tape 0 ... 1 m 0 ... 0.5 m 0 ... 1 m 0 ... 05 m
(min. 100 x 100 mm
2
area)
Supply voltage V
S
DC 10 ... 30 V
Current consumption (without load) 30 mA 40 mA
Ripple
1)
5 V
PP
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
2)
Angle of dispersion approx. 1,5
Light spot diameter 80 mm at distance 2 mm at distance 80 mm at distance 2 mm at distance
of 3 m of 90 mm of 3 m of 90 mm
Switching outputs PNP, Q and Q NPN, Q and Q
Signal voltage HIGH V
S
2,9 V V
S
Signal voltage LOW
3)
approx. 0 V 1,5 V
Output current I
A
max. 100 mA
Response time
4)
; max. signal frequency
5)
330 s; 1000/s
VDE protection class
6)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
7)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
U
8)
40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
8)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight with equipment plug approx. 120 g, with connection cable approx. 200 g
5) With light/dark ratio 1:1
6) Withstand voltage 50 V
7) A = Inputs and outputs all-round reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
8) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
WL 12-2 -P -N
Lens Cable M 12 plug Transistor output Type Order no.
2 m rotable PNP NPN
Standard (f = ) G G WL 12-2N130 1 016 085
G G WL 12-2P130 1 016 096
G G WL 12-2N430 1 016 092
G G WL 12-2P430 1 016 102
Focus (f = 90 mm) G G WL 12-2N120 1 016 084
G G WL 12-2P120 1 016 095
G G WL 12-2P420 1 016 091
G G WL 12-2P420 1 016 101
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Scanning Range
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Features:
G Detection of glass and transpa-
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G Red-light emitter LED as
alignment aid
G Insensitive to Amibient light
sources (HF lamps, flashing
alarm lamps)
G Reliable functioning when devices
installed facing each other
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at the inputs and
outputs
G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotatable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
G C
WL 12-2B560
Scanning range (m)
WL 12-2B
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10
100
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PL50A/2,5 m
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PL80A/3 m
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2 Center of optics axis
3 Mounting holes
4 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
5 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
6 Sensitivity adjuster
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Photoelectric Reflex Switch
WL 12-2B560
with small Switching Hysteresis
1) Must remain within V
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tolerances
2) At T
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= + 25 C
3) At T
U
= + 25 C and 100 mA output current
4) Signal run time with resistive load
5) With light/dark ratio 1:1
6) Withstand voltage 50 V
7) A = Inputs and outputs all-round reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
8) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
WL 12-2 B560
Part No. 1 016 080
Typ. maximal range/on reflector 4 m/PL 80 A
Recommended operating range
With reflector PL 80 A 0 ... 3.5 m
With reflector C 110 0 ... 1.8 m
With reflector Pl 50 A 0 ... 2.0 m
With reflector PL 40 A 0 ... 1.8 m
With reflector PL 30 A 0 ... 1.6 m
With reflector PL 20 A 0 ... 1.0 m
With Diamond grade reflective tape 0 ... 0.5 m
(min. 100 x 100 mm
2
area)
Supply voltage V
S
DC 10 ... 30 V
Current consumption (without load) 30 mA
Ripple
1)
5 V
PP
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
2)
Angle of dispersion approx. 1.2
Light spot diameter 30 mm at distance of 1.5 m
Switching outputs Q
P
+ Q
N
Output O
P
PNP Output Q
N
NPN
Signal voltage HIGH V
S
2.9 V V
S
Signal voltage LOW approx. 0 V 1.5 V
Output current I
A
max. 100 mA
Operating mode Light- or dark-switching, via control cable L/D switchable
Control input L/D 0 V or unswitched light-switching
Control input L/D V
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dark-switching
Response time
4)
, Switching frequency, max.
5)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class
6)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
7)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
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8)
40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
8)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight approx. 120 g
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Scanning Range
WL 12-2 ASI
Features:
G Red-light emitter LED as
alignment aid
G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
lamps, blinking alarm lights)
G Reliable functioning when devices
mounted facing each other
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G Inputs reverse polarity
protected
G 90 rotatable M 12 equipment
plug
G C
Scanning range (m)
WL 12-2 ASI
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100
1
Diam. Grade/1 m
PL20A/2 m
PL80A/5 m
PL30A/3 m
C110/3 m
PL50A/3,5 m
PL40A /3,5 m
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2 Center of optical axis
3 Mounting holes
4 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
5 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
6 Sensitivity adjuster
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WL 12-2 ASI
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= + 25 C
2) Signal run time of sensor
3) With light/dark ratio 1:1
4) Withstand voltage 50 V
5) A = Inputs reverse polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
6) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
WL 12-2 -Z430
Part No. 1 016 108
Typ. maximal range/on reflector 7 m/PL 80 A
Recommended operating range
With reflector PL 80 A 0 ... 5 m
With reflector C 110 0 ... 3 m
With reflector Pl 50 A 0 ... 3.5 m
With reflector PL 40 A 0 ... 3.5 m
With reflector PL 30 A 0 ... 3 m
With reflector PL 20 A 0 ... 2 m
With Diamond grade reflective tape 0 ... 1 m
(min. 100 x 100 mm
2
area)
Supply voltage V
S
DC 26,5 ... 31.6 V
Current consumption 35 mA
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
1)
Angle of dispersion 1.5
Light spot diameter 80 mm at distance of 3 mm
Response time
2)
, Switching frequency max.
3)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class
4)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
5)
A, C
Ambient operating temperature T
U
6)
25 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
6)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight approx. 120 g
* Default setting 0 1
Allocation Data bits (Host level) Allocation Parameter bits (Host level)
D
0
Switching state 0 no reflection Input
1 reflection
D
1
VMA 0 active Input
1 inactive
D
2
NC 0 Input
1
D
3
* Test function 0 sender on Output
1 sender off
P
0
* NC 0 Parameter
1
P
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* Light-/dark- 0 Dark-switching Parameter
switch 1 Light-switching
P
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* NC 0 Parameter
1
P
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* NC 0 Parameter
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Adjustable Scanning Distance
WT 12-2
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6
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2 Optical axis Receiver
3 Optical axis Sender
4 Mounting holes
5 Threaded mounting holes M 4 4 deep
6 M12 plug (rotable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
7 Scanning distance adjuster
Features:
G Red-light emitter LED as
alignment aid
G Foreground suppression
G Adjustable scanning distance
G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
lamps, blinking warning lights)
G Reliable functioning with devices
facing each other
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at the inputs and
outputs
G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
G C
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Set scanning distance (mm)
WT 12-2
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WT 12-2
with Foreground Suppression
1) Object with 6 % reflection
(based on white standard to DIN 5033)
2) Limit value
3) Must remain within V
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tolerances
4) At T
U
= + 25 C
5) At T
U
= + 25 C and 100 mA output current
6) Signal run time with resitive load
WT 12-2 -P -N
Selection Table
Scanning range, adjustable
1)
35 ... 150 mm
Supply voltage V
S
2)
DC 10 ... 30 V
Current consumption (without load) 30 mA 40 mA
Ripple
3)
5 V
PP
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
4)
Light spot diameter 2 mm at distance of 60 mm
Switching outputs PNP, Q and Q NPN, Q and Q
Signal voltage HIGH V
S

2,9 V V
S
Signal voltage LOW
3)
approx. 0 V 1,5 V
Output current I
A
max. 100 mA
Response time, max.
6)
;
switching frequency, max.
7)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class
8)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
9)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperatue T
U
10)
40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperatue T
L
10)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight with equipment plug approx. 120 g, with connection cable approx. 200 g
7) With light/dark ratio 1:1
8) Withstand voltage 50 V
9) A = Inputs and outputs all-round reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
10) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
M 12 plug Cable Transistor output Type Order no.
rotable 2 m PNP NPN
G G WT 12-2P440 1 016 150
G G WT 12-2N440 1 016 146
G G WT 12-2P140 1 016 148
G G WT 12-2N140 1 016 145
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Adjustable Scanning Distance
WT 12-2
Features:
G LED light source, visible red light
or infrared sender light
G Background suppression
G Adjustable scanning distance
G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
lamps, blinking warning lights)
G Reliable functioning with devices
facing each other
G Switching frequency 1,5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at the inputs and
outputs
G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotable M 12 equipment
plug oder 2 m cable
G C
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PNP
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Scanning distance (mm)
WT 12-2
20
22
y [%]
x [mm]
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 50 150 100 200 250 300
6%/90%
18%/90%
90%/90%
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2 Optical axis Receiver
3 Optical axis Sender
4 Mounting holes
5 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
6 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
7 Scanning distance adjuster
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WT 12-2
with Background Suppression
1) Object with 6/18 % reflection
(based on white standard to DIN 5033)
2) Must remain within V
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tolerances
3) AtuT
U
= + 25 C
4) At T
U
= + 25 C and 100 mA output current
5) Signal run time with resitive load
6) With light/dark ratio 1:1
WT 12-2 -P -N
Selection Table
Scanning distance, adjustable
1)
20 ... 250 mm
Scanning distance 5 ... 20 mm and 5 ... 250 mm
Supply voltage V
S
DC 10 ... 30 V (limit values)
Current consumption (without load) 40 mA
infrared
/ 30 mA
rot
50 mA
infrared
/ 40 mA
rot
Ripple
2)
5 V
PP
Light source LED, infrared or visible red light (see selection table),
average operating life 100 000 h
3)
Light spot diameter 10 mm at distance of 200 mm
Switching outputs PNP, Q and Q NPN, Q and Q
Signal voltage HIGH V
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Signal voltage LOW
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Output current I
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Response time, max.
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6)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class
7)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
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A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
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40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
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40 ... + 75 C
Weight with equipment plug approx. 120 g, with connection cable approx. 200 g
7) Withstand voltage 50 V
8) A = Inputs and outputs all-round reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
9) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
Cable M 12 plug Sender light Transistor output Type Order no.
2 m rotable IR Red light PNP NPN
G G G WT 12-2N110 1 016 118
G G G WT 12-2P110 1 016 126
G G G WT 12-2N410 1 016 124
G G G WT 12-2P410 1 016 131
G G G WT 12-2N130 1 016 122
G G G WT 12-2P130 1 016 129
G G G WT 12-2N430 1 016 125
G G G WT12-2P430 1 016 134
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Adjustable Scanning Distance
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G Red-light emitter LED as
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G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
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G Reliable functioning with devices
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G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G All-round reverse polarity
protection at the inputs and
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G Outputs short-circuit protected
G 90 rotable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
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4 Mounting holes
5 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
6 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
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7 Scanning distance adjuster
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WT 12-2
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WT 12-2 -P -N
Selection Table
Scanning distance, adjustable
1)
80 ... 600 mm
Supply voltage V
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DC 10 ... 30 V (limit values)
Current consumption (without load) 30 mA 40 mA
Ripple
2)
5 V
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Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
3)
Light spot diameter 30 mm at distance of 600 mm
Switching outputs PNP, Q and Q NPN, Q and Q
Signal voltage HIGH V
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2.9 V V
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Signal voltage LOW
4)
approx. 0 V 1.5 V
Output current I
A
max. 100 mA
Response time
5)
, switching frequency max.
6)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class
7)
V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Protection circuits
8)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
U
9)
40 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
9)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight with equipment plug approx. 120 g, with connection cable approx. 200 g
1) Object with 90 % reflection
(based on white standard to DIN 5033)
2) Must remain within V
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tolerances
3) At T
U
= + 25 C
4) At T
U
= + 25 C und 100 mA output current
5) Signal run time with resistive load
6) With light/dark relationship 1:1
7) Withstand voltage 50 V
8) A = Inputs and outputs reverse polarity protected
B = Outputs short-circuit protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
9) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
Cable Plug M 12 Transistor output Type Order no.
2 m rotable PNP NPN
G G WT 12-2N150 1 016 138
G G WT 12-2P150 1 016 140
G G WT 12-2N450 1 016 139
G G WT 12-2P450 1 016 142
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WT 12-2 ASI
Adjustable Scanning Distance
Features:
G LED- light source with visible
red light
G Background suppression
G Adjustable scanning distance
G Insensitive to ambient light (HF
lamps, blinking alarm lights)
G Reliable functioning when devices
mounting facing each other
G Inputs reverse polarity
protected
G Switching frequency 1.5 kHz
G 90 rotable M 12 equipment
plug or 2 m cable
G C
20 ... 250 mm
Scanning distance (mm)
WT 12-2
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3 Optical axis Sender
4 Mounting holes
5 Threaded mounting hole M 4 4 deep
6 Plug M 12 (rotatable by 90)
or 2 m connection cable
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WT 12-2 ASI
with Background Suppression
WT 12-2 -Z430
Part No. 1 016 136
Scanning distance, adjustable
1)
20 ... 250 mm
Scanning range 5 ... 20 mm und 5 ... 250 mm
Supply voltage V
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DC 26.5 ... 31.5 V
Current consumption 35 mA
Light source LED, visible red light, average operating life 100 000 h
2)
Light spot diameter 10 mm at distance of 200 mm
Response time
3)
, max. switching frequency
4)
330 s; 1500/s
VDE protection class V
Enclosure rating IP 67
Circuit protection
5)
A, B, C
Ambient operating temperature T
U
6)
25 ... + 60 C
Storage temperature T
L
6)
40 ... + 75 C
Weight approx. 120 g
1) Object with 90 % reflection
(based on white standard to DIN 5033)
2) At T
U
= + 25 C
3) Signal run time of sensor
4) With light/dark ratio 1:1
5) A = Inputs reverse polarity protected
C = Interference pulse protection
6) Do not deform connecting cable below 0 C
Allocation Data bits (Host level)
D
0
Switching state 0 No reflection Input
1 reflection
D
1
VMA 0 active Input
1 inactive
D
2
NC 0 Input
1
D
3
* Test function 0 sender on Output
1 sender off
Allocation Parameter bits (Host level)
P
0
* NC 0 Parameter
1
P
1
* Light/dark- 0 Dark-switching Parameter
switching 1 Light-switching
P
2
* NC 0 Parameter
1
P
3
* NC 0 Parameter
1
* Default setting 0 1
Great Britain
Erwin Sick
Optic-Electronic Ltd.
Waldkirch House
39 Hedley Road, St. Albans
Hertfordshire AL1 5BN
Phone +44 17 27-83 11 21
Fax +44 17 27-85 67 67
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USA
Sick Optic-Electronic, Inc.
6900 West 110th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438
Phone +1 612 941-67 80
Fax +1 612 941-92 87
WATS: 1-800-325-7425
Reflector PL 30 A (Order no. 1 002 314)
Accessories
Reflector PL 50 A (Order no. 1 000 132) Reflector PL 80 A (Order no. 1 003 865)
Reflector PL 20 A (Order no. 1 012 719)
Reflector PL 40 A (Order no. 1 012 720)
Small mounting bracket for series W 12-2 (Order no. 2 012 938)
Large mounting bracket for series W 12-2 (Order no. 2 013 942)
Terminal clamp
for series W 12-2
(2 pieces required)
(Order no. 2 013 285)
Double terminal clamp
(Order no. 2 013 947)
Diamond Grade
Reflective Tape
(Order no. 4 019 634)
Cable receptacle, angular
5 pole
with sprayed cable
(Order no. 6 008 900)
Cable receptacle, straight
5 pole with sprayed cable
(Order no. 6 008 899)
Cable receptacle, angular
(Order no. 6 007 303) DC
Cable receptacle, straight
(Order no. 6 007 302) DC
Australia
Erwin Sick Optic-Electronic
Pty. Ltd. Head Office, P.O. Box 214
899 Heidelberg Road
Ivanhoe, Vic. 3079
Australia
Phone +61 39 49 74 10 0
(0 08) 33 48 02 - toll free
Fax +61 39 49 71 18 7