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Ordering information

Type Part no.

WL12C-3P2432A00 1067774

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Detailed technical data

Features

Sensor/detection principle Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, autocollimation

Dimensions (W x H x D) 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm

Housing design (light emission) Rectangular

Sensing range max. 0 m ... 5 m 1)

Sensing range 0 m ... 4 m 1)

Type of light Visible red light

Light source PinPoint LED 2)

Light spot size (distance) Ø 100 mm (3 m)

Angle of dispersion Approx. 1.5°

Wave length 640 nm

Adjustment IO-LinkSingle teach-in button

Pin 2 configuration External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, alarm outputquality of run

Diagnosis Quality of run, Quality of teach-in

1) Reflector PL80A.2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.

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Smart Task

Smart Task Logic function

Logic function DirectANDORWINDOWHysteresis

Timer function DeactivatedOn delayOff delayON and OFF delayImpulse (one shot)

Inverter Yes

Switching frequency SIO Direct: 1500 Hz 1) 1)

SIO Logic: 1500 Hz 2) 2)

IOL: 1100 Hz 3) 3)

Response time SIO Direct: 200 µs ... 300 µs 1)

SIO Logic: 400 µs ... 500 µs 2)

IOL: 400 µs ... 750 µs 3)

Repeat accuracy SIO Direct: 100 µs 1)

SIO Logic: 100 µs 2)

IOL: 350 µs 3)

Switching signal QL1 Switching output

Switching signal QL2 Switching output

1) SIO Direct: sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication and without using internal sensor logic or time parameters (set to “direct”/“deac-tivated”).2) SIO Logic: Sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication. Sensor-internal logic or timing parameters plus Automation Functions used.3) IOL: Sensor operation with full IO-Link communication and usage of logic, timing and Automation Function parameters.

Fieldbus, industrial network

Fieldbus integration IO-Link V1.1

Mode COM 2 (38,4 kBaud)

Cycle time 2.3 ms

Process data length 16 Bit

Process data structure Bit 0 = switching signal QL1Bit 1 = switching signal QL2Bit 2 ... 15 = empty

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1)

1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.3) Without load.4) Signal transit time with resistive load.5) Valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.6) With light/dark ratio 1:1.7) With light / dark ratio 1:1, valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.9) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.10) C = interference suppression.11) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.

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Ripple ≤ 5 Vpp 2)

Power consumption ≤ 30 mA 3)

Output type PNP

Switching mode Light/dark switching

Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V

Output current Imax. ≤ 100 mA

Response time Q/ on Pin 2 200 µs ... 300 µs 4) 5)

Switching frequency 1,500 Hz 6)

Switching frequency Q \ on Pin2 ≤ 1,500 Hz 7)

Connection type Male connector M12, 4-pin

Circuit protection A 8)

B 9)

C 10)

D 11)

Protection class II

Weight 120 g

Polarisation filter ✔

IO-Link ✔

Transmission rate COM2

Housing material Zinc diecastmetal

Optics material Plastic, PMMA

Enclosure rating IP66IP67

Ambient operating temperature –40 °C ... +60 °C

Ambient storage temperature –40 °C ... +75 °C

UL File No. NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493

Repeatability Q/ on Pin 2: 100 µs 5)

1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.3) Without load.4) Signal transit time with resistive load.5) Valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.6) With light/dark ratio 1:1.7) With light / dark ratio 1:1, valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.9) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.10) C = interference suppression.11) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.

Classifications

ECl@ss 5.0 27270902

ECl@ss 5.1.4 27270902

ECl@ss 6.0 27270902

ECl@ss 6.2 27270902

ECl@ss 7.0 27270902

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ECl@ss 8.0 27270902

ECl@ss 8.1 27270902

ECl@ss 9.0 27270902

ETIM 5.0 EC002717

ETIM 6.0 EC002717

UNSPSC 16.0901 39121528

Connection diagramCd-367

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Characteristic curve

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Operating reserve

0 1(3.28)

2(5.56)

3(9.84)

4(13.12)

5(16.4)

6(26.25)

Distance in m (feet)

1

2

4

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Sensing range

①  Reflector PL80A②  Reflector C110A③  Reflector PL20A④  Reflective tape

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Sensing range diagram

5

6

7

1

2

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4

0 3.0 4.0

0 1.8 2.5

0 2.5 3.0

0 3.0 4.0

0 0.6 1.0

0 2.5 3.0

0 4.0 5.0

0 3(9.84)

4(13.12)

1(3.28)

2(6.56)

5(16.4)

Distance in m (feet)

Sensing range Sensing range max.

①  Reflective tape②  Reflector PL20A③  Reflector PL30A④  Reflector PL40A⑤  Reflector PL50A⑥  Reflector C110A⑦  Reflector PL80A

Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))

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6

23

17.9(0.70)

7.3 (0.29)

23.1(0.91)

6.1(0.24)

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24 (0.94) 10 (0.39)

29.9 (1.18)

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①  Optical axis②  LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam③  LED indicator green: Supply voltage active④  M4 threaded mounting hole, 4 mm deep⑤  Mounting hole, Ø 4.2 mm⑥  Sensitivity setting: single teach-in button⑦  Connection

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Recommended accessoriesOther models and accessories www.sick.com/W12-3

Brief description Type Part no.

Universal bar clamp systems

Plate N02 for universal clamp bracket, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clampingbracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware

BEF-KHS-N02 2051608

Plate N03 for universal clamp bracket, zinc coated, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc diecast (clamping bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware

BEF-KHS-N03 2051609

Plate N04 for universal clamp, steel, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clampingbracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware

BEF-KHS-N04 2051610

Device protection (mechanical)

Protective housing for universal clamp, Zinc plated steel (protective housing), Zinc diecast (clamping bracket), Universal clamp, mounting hardware

BEF-SG-W12-3 2045175

Mounting brackets and plates

Mounting bracket, large, Stainless steel, mounting hardware included BEF-WG-W12 2013942

Mounting bracket, small, Stainless steel, mounting hardware included BEF-WK-W12 2012938

Terminal and alignment brackets

Double clamp bracket for dovetail mounting, Aluminum (anodised), mounting hardwareincluded

BEF-DKH-W12 2013947

Clamping block for dovetail mounting, Aluminum (anodised), mounting hardware includ-ed

BEF-KH-W12 2013285

Modules and gateways

IO-Link version V1.1, Port class 2, PIN 2, 4, 5 galvanically connected, Supply voltage18 V DC ... 32 V DC (limit values, operation in short-circuit protected network max. 8 A)

IOLP2ZZ-M3201(SICK Memory Stick)

1064290

IO-Link V1.1 Class A port, USB2.0 port, optional external power supply 24V / 1A IOLA2US-01101(SiLink2 Master)

1061790

EtherCAT IO-Link Master, IO-Link V1.1, power supply via 7/8'' cable 24 V / 8 A, fieldbusconnection via M12 cable

IOLG2EC-03208R01(IO-Link Master)

6053254

PROFINET IO-Link Master, IO-Link V1.1, Class A port, power supply via 7/8'' cable 24 V /8 A, fieldbus connection via M12 cable

IOLG2PN-03208R01(IO-Link Master)

6053253

Reflectors

Rectangular, screw connection, 47 mm x 47 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-ing

P250 5304812

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Brief description Type Part no.

Rectangular, screw connection, 38 mm x 15 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-ing

PL20A 1012719

Rectangular, screw connection, 56 mm x 28 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-ing

PL30A 1002314

Rectangular, screw connection, 37 mm x 56 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-ing

PL40A 1012720

Rectangular, screw connection, 80 mm x 80 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-ing

PL80A 1003865

Self-adhesive REF-IRF-56 5314244

Round, screw connection, PMMA/ABS, Center hole mounting, screw-on C110A 5304549

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We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and require-ments. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner.

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the ma-chine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity.

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