Product Model

WTB12L-1H161A20A00

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Last updated: 2025/4/20
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Selling Points

  • 1High Accuracy Detection: Detects objects as small as 1.3 mm at a distance of 650 mm.
  • 2Adjustable Sensing Range: Offers a sensing range from 80 mm to 1,200 mm for versatile applications.
  • 3Background Suppression: Includes adjustable switching threshold for effective background suppression.
  • 4Robust Design: Compliant with DIN 5033 standards and IP66/67/69 ratings for durability in harsh environments.
  • 5Easy Configuration: Supports IO-Link for configuring sensor parameters and Smart Task functions.
Product Details
WTB12L-1H161A20A00
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Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Functional principle
Photoelectric proximity sensor
Functional principle detail
Background suppression
Sensing range_Sensing range min.
80 mm
Sensing range_Sensing range max.
1,200 mm
Sensing range_Adjustable switching threshold for background suppression
90 mm ... 1,200 mm
Sensing range_Reference object
Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033)
Sensing range_Minimum distance between set sensing range and background (black 6% / white 90%)
6 mm, at a distance of 650 mm
Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance
100 mm ... 700 mm
Emitted beam_Light source
Laser
Emitted beam_Type of light
Visible red light
Emitted beam_Shape of light spot
Ellipse shape
Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance)
1.3 mm x 1.1 mm (650 mm)
Emitted beam_Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam around the standardized transmission axis (squint angle)
< +/- 1.0° (at Ta = +23 °C)
Key laser figures_Normative reference
EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-1:2014
Key laser figures_Laser class
1
Key laser figures_Wave length
655 nm
Key laser figures_Pulse duration
4 µs
Key laser figures_Maximum pulse power
< 6.74 mW
Key laser figures_Average service life
50,000 h at TU= +25 °C
Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ.
1.3 mm (at a distance of 650 mm)
Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ.
Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033)
Adjustment_Teach-Turn adjustment
BluePilot: For setting the sensing range
Adjustment_IO-Link
For configuring the sensor parameters and Smart Task functions
Indication_LED blue
BluePilot: sensing range indicator
Indication_LED green
Operating indicatorStatic on: power onFlashing: IO-Link mode
Indication_LED yellow
Status of received light beamStatic on: object presentStatic off: object not present
Special applications
Detecting small objects, Detection of objects moving at high speeds, Detecting perforated objects
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 = Current receiver level (live)
IO-Link_VendorID
26
IO-Link_DeviceID HEX
0x8002CF
IO-Link_DeviceID DEC
8389327
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
≤ 14 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 protected
Digital output
Short-circuit protected
Digital output_Response time
≤ 15 ms2)
Digital output_Repeatability (response time)
5 ms2)
Digital output_Switching frequency
30 Hz3)
Pin/Wire assignment_BN
+ (L+)
Pin/Wire assignment_WH
ǬL1/MFDigital output, dark switching, object present → output ǬL1LOW4)The pin 2 function of the sensor can be configuredAdditional possible settings via IO-Link
Pin/Wire assignment_BU
- (M)
Pin/Wire assignment_BK
QL1/CDigital output, light switching, object present → output QL1HIGHIO-Link communication C4)The pin 4 function of the sensor can be configuredAdditional possible settings via IO-Link
Housing
Rectangular
Dimensions (W x H x D)
15.6 mm x 49.5 mm x 43.1 mm
Connection
Cable, 4-wire, 2 m
Connection detail_Deep-freeze property
Do not bend below 0 °C
Connection detail_Conductor size
0.14 mm²
Connection detail_Cable diameter
Ø 3.4 mm
Connection detail_Length of cable (L)
2 m
Connection detail_Bending radius
For flexible use > 12 x cable diameter
Connection detail_Bending cycles
1,000,000
Material_Housing
Metal, zinc diecast
Material_Front screen
Plastic, PMMA
Material_Cable
Plastic, PVC
Weight
Approx. 132 g
Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws
1.4 Nm
Smart Task name
Base logics
Logic function
Direct#!#AND#!#OR
Timer function
Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot)
Inverter
Yes
Switching frequency
SIO Logic: 900 Hz1)#!#IOL: 800 Hz2)
Response time
IOL: 600 µs
Repeatability
SIO Logic: 200 µs1)#!#IOL: 250 µs2)
Switching signal_Switching signal QL1
Switching output
Switching signal_Switching signal ǬL1
Switching output
Device temperature_Measuring range
Very cold, cold, moderate, warm, hot
Device status
Yes
Detailed device status
Yes
Operating hour counter
Yes
Operating hours counter with reset function
Yes
Quality of teach
Yes

Specifications may be subject to change without notice