Product Model
WLA26P-24862130A00
Selling Points
- 1High Sensing Range: Detects objects up to 18 meters with precision.
- 2PinPoint LED Technology: Uses a point-shaped, Ø 100 mm light spot for accurate detection.
- 3Robust Design: IP66, IP67, and IP69-rated for harsh environments.
- 4Adjustable Settings: Features teach-in button and IO-Link for easy adjustment.
- 5Reliable Output: Provides complementary digital output with ≤ 100 mA output current.
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_Sensing range min. | 0 m | Sensing range_Sensing range max. | 18 m |
Sensing range_Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) | 0 m ... 18 m | Sensing range_Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3,75) | 0 m ... 12 m |
Sensing range_Reference reflector | Reflector PL80A | Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance | 0 m ... 12 m |
Polarisation filters | Yes | Emitted beam_Light source | PinPoint LED |
Emitted beam_Type of light | Visible red light | Emitted beam_Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance) | Ø 100 mm (10 m) | Emitted beam_Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam around the standardized transmission axis (squint angle) | < +/- 1.0° (at Ta = +23 °C) |
Key LED figures_Normative reference | EN 62471:2008-09 | IEC 62471:2006, modified | Key LED figures_LED risk group marking | Free group |
Key LED figures_Wave length | 635 nm | Key LED figures_Average service life | 100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C |
Adjustment_Teach-in button | For sensitivity adjustment | Adjustment_IO-Link | For configuring the sensor parameters and Smart Task functions |
Indication_LED blue | BluePilot: Alignment aid | Indication_LED green | Operating indicatorStatic on: power onFlashing: IO-Link mode |
Indication_LED yellow | Status of received light beamStatic on: object not presentStatic off: object presentFlashing: Below the 1.5 function reserve | Special applications | Detecting objects wrapped in film |
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 = empty |
IO-Link_VendorID | 26 | IO-Link_DeviceID HEX | 0x800180 |
IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8388992 | IO-Link_Compatible master port type | A |
IO-Link_SIO mode support | Yes | Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
Ripple | ≤ 5 V | Usage category | DC-12 (According to EN 60947-5-2)#!#DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2) |
Current consumption | ≤ 30 mA, without load. At U#!#= 24 V | Protection class | III |
Digital output_Number | 2 (Complementary) | Digital output_Type | PNP |
Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching | Digital output_Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V |
Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA | Digital output_Circuit protection outputs | Reverse polarity protected |
Digital output | Overcurrent and short-circuit protected | Digital output_Response time | ≤ 500 µs2) |
Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 150 µs | Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz3) |
Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 4/black (BK) | Digital output, light switching, object present → output QL1LOW; IO-Link communication C4) | Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 4/black (BK) – detail | The pin 4 function of the sensor can be configured, Additional possible settings via IO-Link |
Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 2/white (WH) | Digital output, dark switching, object present → output ǬL1HIGH | Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 2/white (WH) – detail | The pin 2 function of the sensor can be configured, Additional possible settings via IO-Link |
Housing | Rectangular | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24.6 mm x 82.5 mm x 53.3 mm |
Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin | Material_Housing | Plastic, VISTAL® |
Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA | Material_Male connector | Plastic, VISTAL® |
Weight | Approx. 80 g | Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | 1.3 Nm |
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 Logic: 800 Hz1)#!#IOL: 650 Hz2) | Response time | SIO Logic: 600 µs1)#!#IOL: 750 µs2) |
Repeatability | SIO Logic: 300 µs1)#!#IOL: 400 µs2) | Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Switching output |
Switching signal_Switching signal ǬL1 | Switching output | Device status | Yes |
Quality of teach | Yes | Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice