Product Model

WL12-3N1161

Manufacturer

sick

Key Features

1Reliable Detection: Detects objects with high accuracy, even in challenging environments.
2Flexible Settings: Easily adjustable via IO-Link for remote setup and monitoring.
3High Immunity to Ambient Light: Reduces downtime caused by false trips, ensuring consistent performance.
4Compact Design: Suitable for confined spaces with a rugged housing for durability.
5Universal Application Options: Wide range of models available for various industrial applications.

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 max.	0 m ... 2 m	Sensing range	0 m ... 1.3 m
Emitted beam_Light source	LED2)	Emitted beam_Type of light	Visible red light
Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance)	Ø 2 mm (90 mm)	Key LED figures_Wave length	640 nm
Adjustment	Potentiometer, 5 turns	Angle of dispersion	Approx. 5°
Special features	Without polarisation filter	Special applications	Detecting small objects
Items supplied	2 x clamps BEF-KH-W12, incl. screws	Supply voltage UB	10 V DC ... 30 V DC
Ripple	< 5 V	Current consumption	40 mA
Protection class	III	Digital output_Type	NPN
Digital output_Switching mode	Light/dark switching	Digital output_Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW	Approx. VS / < 2.5 V
Digital output_Output current Imax.	≤ 100 mA	Digital output_Response time	≤ 330 µs4)
Digital output_Switching frequency	1,500 Hz5)	Output function	Complementary
Circuit protection	A6)#!#C7)#!#D8)	Special feature	Focused optics
Housing	Rectangular	Dimensions (W x H x D)	15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm
Connection	Cable, 4-wire, 2 m	Connection detail_Conductor size	0.25 mm²
Connection detail_Length of cable (L)	2 m1)	Material_Housing	Metal
Material_Front screen	Plastic, PMMA	Material_Cable	Plastic, PVC
Weight	200 g

Specifications may be subject to change without notice