Product Model
WLA26P-3B112100ZZZ

Selling Points
- 1Advanced Detection: Detects shiny, uneven, and transparent objects with high reliability.
- 2Smart Communication: Supports Bluetooth for mobile device access and IO link for Industry 4.0 integration.
- 3Easy Installation: Compatible with existing sensors; no additional installation required for W23/W27 to W26 transition.
- 4Rugged Design: Made with VISTAL housing, ensuring strength comparable to steel against thermal, chemical, or mechanical stress.
- 5Real-Time Feedback: Uses LED feedback to alert users to issues and allow adjustments within seconds.
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 |
Indication_LED blue | BluePilot: Alignment aid | Indication_LED green | Operating indicatorStatic on: power on |
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 |
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 | Push-pull: PNP/NPN | Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
Digital output_Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V | Digital output_Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB/ < 2.5 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 µs3) |
Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 150 µs | Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz4) |
Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 4/black (BK) | Digital output, light switching, object present → output Q LOW5) | Pin/Wire assignment_Pin 5 function/white (WH) | Digital output, dark switching, object present → output Ǭ HIGH |
Housing | Rectangular | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24.6 mm x 82.5 mm x 53.3 mm |
Connection | Cable with Q7 male connector, 7-pin, DC-coded, 298 mm | Connection detail_Deep-freeze property | Do not bend below 0 °C |
Connection detail_Conductor size | 0.14 mm² | Connection detail_Cable diameter | Ø 4.8 mm |
Connection detail_Length of cable (L) | 270 mm | Connection detail_Bending radius | For flexible use > 12 x cable diameter |
Connection detail_Bending cycles | 1,000,000 | Material_Housing | Plastic, VISTAL® |
Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA | Material_Cable | Plastic, PVC |
Material_Male connector | Plastic, VISTAL® | Weight | Approx. 100 g |
Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | 1.3 Nm |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice