Product Model
WL12GC-3P2472A91
Selling Points
- 1Precise detection with a sensing range of 0 to 4 meters.
- 2Designed for long service life with an average of 100,000 hours at +25°C.
- 3Uses photoelectric retro-reflective sensors for reliable object detection.
- 4Supports IO-Link communication for advanced automation functions.
- 5Durable and resistant to harsh environments with an IP66 and IP67 enclosure rating.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor | Functional principle detail | Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics) |
Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 4 m | Sensing range | 0 m ... 4 m |
Polarisation filters | Yes | Emitted beam_Light source | PinPoint LED2) |
Emitted beam_Type of light | Visible red light | Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance) | Ø 25 mm (1.5 m) |
Key LED figures_Wave length | 660 nm | Adjustment | IO-Link, Single teach-in button |
Special applications | Detecting transparent objects | Pin 2 configuration | External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output |
AutoAdapt | ✔ | IO-Link_Data transmission rate | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) |
IO-Link_Cycle time | 2.3 ms | IO-Link_Process data length | 16 Bit |
IO-Link_Process data structure | Bit 0 = switching signal QL1 | IO-Link | Bit 1 = switching signal QL2 |
IO-Link | Bit 2 ... 15 = measuring value | IO-Link_VendorID | 26 |
IO-Link_DeviceID HEX | 0x8000F5 | IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8388853 |
Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | Ripple | < 5 V |
Current consumption | 30 mA | Protection class | III |
Digital output_Type | PNP4) | Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
Digital output_Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. VS– 2.5 V / 0 V | Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 100 µs5) | Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz |
Attenuation along light beam | > 8 % | Circuit protection | A6)#!#B7)#!#C8)#!#D9) |
Response time Q/ on Pin 2 | 200 µs ... 300 µs | Switching frequency Q / to pin 2 | ≤ 1,500 Hz |
Special feature | Detecting transparent objects | Housing | Rectangular |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm | Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
Material_Housing | Metal, zinc diecast | Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA |
Weight | 120 g | Smart Task name | Timestamp + debouncing |
Logic function | Direct#!#AND#!#OR#!#WINDOW#!#Hysteresis | Timer function | Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot) |
Inverter | Yes | Response time | SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 550 µs ... 650 µs2)#!#IOL: ---3) |
Repeatability | SIO Direct: 150 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 150 µs2)#!#IOL: ---3) | Time stamp accuracy | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: - 90 ... + 90 µs |
Min. Time between two process events (switches) | SIO Direct: 450 µs#!#SIO Logic: 450 µs#!#IOL: 500 ms | Time stamp number buffer | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: 8 |
Max. TimeStamp Range | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: 260 ms | Debounce time max. | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: 52 ms#!#IOL: 52 ms |
Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Switching output | Switching signal_Switching signal QL2 | Switching output |
Measuring value | Timestamp | Device status | Yes |
Quality of teach | Yes | Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice