Product Model
WL8-N2231
Selling Points
- 1High-Speed Object Detection: Detect objects moving at high speeds with the WL8-N2231's autocollimation technology.
- 2Adjustable Sensitivity: Fine-tune sensitivity using a 270° potentiometer for precise object detection.
- 3Compact Design: Miniature housing (11mm x 31mm x 20mm) with M3 threaded mounting holes for easy installation.
- 4Reliable Performance: Average service life of 100,000 hours at +25°C, ensuring long-term reliability.
- 5Versatile Connectivity: Compatible with 10-30V DC supply voltage and features an M8 4-pin connector for easy integration.
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) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 11 mm x 31 mm x 20 mm | Housing design (light emission) | Rectangular |
Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 4 m | Sensing range | 0 ... 3 m |
Type of light | Visible red light | Light source | LED |
Light spot size (distance) | Ø 30 mm (1 m) | Wave length | 650 nm |
Adjustment | Potentiometer, 270° | Special applications | Detection of objects moving at high speeds |
Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | Ripple | ± 10 % |
Current consumption | 30 mA | Switching output | NPN |
Switching mode | Light/dark switching | Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark rotary switch |
Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | Approx. V#!#/ < 1.8 V | Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
Response time | ≤ 0.25 ms | Switching frequency | 2,000 Hz |
Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin | Circuit protection | A6)#!#B7)#!#D8) |
Weight | 10 g | Polarisation filter | ✔ |
Housing material | Plastic, ABS | Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
Enclosure rating | IP67 | Items supplied | Stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A, Reflector P250 |
Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C | Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice