WL9GC-3P2432A00 Reflex Sensor by SICK - Enhanced Sensing and IO-Link

Selling Points

1The WL9GC-3P2432A00 reflex sensor offers high-precision detection in harsh environments, ensuring reliable operation.
2Communicates data to PLC via IO-Link, enabling real-time monitoring and control.
3Equipped with internal logic and timer functions for enhanced control and automation.
4Provides diagnostic data to inform operators when maintenance is required, ensuring optimal sensor performance.
5Configurable via IO-Link, allowing for rapid product changeovers and batch size adjustments.

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)	12.2 mm x 52.2 mm x 23.6 mm	Housing design (light emission)	Rectangular
Mounting hole	M3	Sensing range max.	0 m ... 5 m
Sensing range	0 m ... 3 m	Type of light	Visible red light
Light source	PinPoint LED	Light spot size (distance)	Ø 45 mm (1.5 m)
Wave length	650 nm	Adjustment	IO-Link, Single teach-in button
Pin 2 configuration	External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output	AutoAdapt	✔
Special feature	Detecting transparent objects	Special applications	Detecting transparent objects
Supply voltage UB	10 V DC ... 30 V DC	Ripple	< 5 V
Current consumption	20 mA	Switching output	PNP
Output function	Complementary	Switching mode	Light/dark switching
Output current Imax.	≤ 100 mA	Response time	< 0.5 ms
Response time Q/ on Pin 2	300 µs ... 450 µs	Switching frequency	1,000 Hz
Switching frequency Q / to pin 2	≤ 1,000 Hz	Connection type	Male connector M12, 4-pin
Circuit protection	A11)#!#B12)#!#C13)	Protection class	III
Weight	13 g	Polarisation filter	✔
Housing material	Plastic, VISTAL®	Optics material	Plastic, PMMA
Enclosure rating	IP66#!#IP67#!#IP69K	Special feature	Detecting transparent objects
Ambient operating temperature	–40 °C ... +60 °C	Ambient temperature, storage	–40 °C ... +75 °C
UL File No.	NRKH.E181493	Repeatability Q/ on Pin 2:	150 µs
Communication interface	IO-Link V1.1	Communication Interface detail	COM2 (38,4 kBaud)
Cycle time	2.3 ms	Process data length	16 Bit
Process data structure	Bit 0 = switching signal QL1#!#Bit 1 = switching signal QL2#!#Bit 2 ... 15 = empty	VendorID	26
DeviceID HEX	0x8000DD	DeviceID DEC	8388829
Smart Task name	Base logics	Logic function	Direct#!#AND#!#OR#!#WINDOW#!#Hysteresis
Timer function	Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot)	Inverter	Yes
Switching frequency	SIO Direct: 1000 Hz1)#!#SIO Logic: 1000 Hz2)#!#IOL: 900 Hz3)	Response time	SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 500 µs ... 600 µs2)#!#IOL: 500 µs ... 900 µs3)
Repeatability	SIO Direct: 150 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 150 µs2)#!#IOL: 400 µs3)	Switching signal_Switching signal QL1	Switching output
Switching signal_Switching signal QL2	Switching output	Device status	Yes
Quality of teach	Yes	Quality of run	Yes, Contamination display

Specifications may be subject to change without notice