Product Model
WTM12L-34161120A00

Selling Points
- 1Advanced Detection Capabilities: The WTM12L-34161120A00 offers precise detection with a sensing range of 80 mm to 850 mm.
- 2MultiMode Functionality: Includes seven different functions such as background or foreground suppression and MultiMode.
- 3Background Suppression: Effectively filters out unwanted signals for accurate detection.
- 4Foreground Suppression: Enhances detection by filtering out background noise.
- 5Industrial Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications with its robust design and advanced features.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
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Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor | Functional principle detail | Background suppression, Foreground suppression, MultiMode |
MultiMode | 1 Background suppression#!#2 Foreground suppression#!#3 Two-point teach-in#!#4 Two independent switching points#!#5 Window#!#6 ApplicationSelect#!#M manual / measurement | Sensing range_Sensing range min. | 80 mm (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) |
Sensing range | 80 mm (Mode 2) | Sensing range | 80 mm (Mode 1 and 6 combined) |
Sensing range_Sensing range max. | 850 mm (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) | Sensing range | 350 mm (Mode 2) |
Sensing range | 1,200 mm (Mode 1 and 6 combined) | Sensing range_Adjustable switching threshold for background suppression | 90 mm ... 850 mm (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) |
Sensing range | 100 mm ... 350 mm (Mode 2) | Sensing range | 90 mm ... 1,200 mm (Mode 1 and 6 combined) |
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 250 mm (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) |
Sensing range | 6 mm, at a distance of 650 mm (Mode 1 and 6 combined) | Sensing range_Minimum object height at set sensing range in front of black background (6% remission factor) | 2.2 mm, at a distance of 150 mm (Mode 2) |
Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance | 100 mm ... 300 mm (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) | Sensing range | 100 mm ... 200 mm (Mode 2) |
Sensing range | 100 mm ... 700 mm (Mode 1 and 6 combined) | Distance value_Measuring range | 100 mm ... 850 mm |
Distance value_Resolution | 1 mm | Distance value_Repeatability | 0,1 mm ... 6 mm1)2)3) |
Distance value_Accuracy | Typ. 6.0 mm at 100 ... 200 mm distance, Typ. 12 mm at 200 ... 400 mm distance, Typ. 30 mm at 400 ... 800 mm distance1)1)1) | Distance value_Distance value output | Via IO-Link |
Distance value_Update rate of the distance value | 20 ms | 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) | 2.2 mm x 1.2 mm (300 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. | 2.5 mm (at a distance of 300 mm, Mode 1, 3, 4, 5) | Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ. | 2.5 mm (at a distance of 200 mm, Mode 2) |
Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ. | 1.3 mm (at a distance of 650 mm, Mode 1 and 6 combined) | Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ. | Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033) |
Adjustment_Teach-Turn adjustment | BluePilot: For adjusting the sensing range with mode selection | Adjustment_IO-Link | For configuring the sensor parameters and Smart Task functions |
Indication_LED blue | BluePilot: Display of mode, display of output states QL1(LED 3 permanently on) and QL2(LED 5 permanently on) | 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 features | MultiMode |
Special applications | Detecting small objects, Detection of objects moving at high speeds, Detecting flat objects, Detecting uneven, shiny objects, Detection of poorly remitting and tilted objects, 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 | 0x8025F4 | IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8398324 |
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 | ≤ 500 µs, ≤ 1,000 µs, ≤ 15 ms (Mode 1, 2, 3, Mode 4, 5, Mode 1 and 6 combined)2)2)2) | Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 150 µs (Mode 1, 2, 3)2) |
Digital output | 350 µs (Mode 4, 5)2) | Digital output | 5 ms (Mode 1 and 6 combined)2) |
Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz, 500 Hz, 30 Hz (Mode 1, 2, 3, Mode 4, 5, Mode 1 and 6 combined)3)3)3) | Pin/Wire assignment_BN 1 | + (L+) |
Pin/Wire assignment_WH 2 | ǬL1/MFDigital output, dark switching, object present → output ǬL1 LOW (Mode 1, 3, 5, 6). digital output, dark switching, object present → output ǬL1 HIGH (Mode 2). digital output, light switching, object present → output QL2 HIGH (Mode 4).4)The pin 2 function of the sensor can be configuredAdditional possible settings via IO-Link | Pin/Wire assignment_BU 3 | - (M) |
Pin/Wire assignment_BK 4 | QL1/CDigital output, light switching, object present → output QL1 HIGH (Mode 1, 3, 4, 5, 6). digital output, light switching, object present → output QL1 LOW (Mode 2)IO-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 with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 315 mm |
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) | 275 mm |
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 | Material_Male connector | Plastic, VISTAL® |
Weight | Approx. 94 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 Hz (Mode 1, 2, 3)1)#!#SIO Logic: 450 Hz (Mode 4, 5)1)#!#SIO Logic: 30 Hz (Mode 1 and 6 combined)1)#!#IOL: 800 Hz (Mode 1, 2, 3)2)#!#IOL: 450 Hz (Mode 4, 5)2)#!#IOL: 30 Hz (Mode 1 and 6 combined)2) | Response time | Mode 1, 2, 31)#!#SIO Logic: 1100 µs (Mode 4, 5)1)#!#SIO Logic: 15 ms (Mode 1 and 6 combined)1)#!#IOL: 600 µs (Mode 1, 2, 3)2)#!#IOL: 1100 µs (Mode 4, 5)2)#!#IOL: 15 ms (Mode 1 and 6 combined)2) |
Repeatability | SIO Logic: 200 µs (Mode 1, 2, 3)1)#!#SIO Logic: 400 µs (Mode 4, 5)1)#!#SIO Logic: 5 ms (Mode 1 and 6 combined)1)#!#IOL: 250 µs (Mode 1, 2, 3)2)#!#IOL: 450 µs (Mode 4, 5)2)#!#IOL: 5 ms (Mode 1 and 6 combined)2) | 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