Product Model
WL12C-3P2432A71

Key Features
- 1Advanced Autocollimation Technology: Utilizes autocollimation for precise object detection.
- 2Wide Sensing Range: Detects objects from 0 to 5 meters with high accuracy.
- 3Visible Red Light Source: Uses a PinPoint LED with a wavelength of 640 nm for clear visibility.
- 4IO-Link Compatibility: Supports IO-Link for advanced data transmission and control.
- 5Durable Design: Built with a metal housing and IP66/67 rating for robust performance in harsh environments.
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 max. | 0 m ... 5 m | Sensing range | 0 m ... 4 m |
| Polarisation filters | Yes | Emitted beam_Light source | PinPoint LED2) |
| Emitted beam_Type of light | Visible red light | Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance) | Ø 100 mm (3 m) |
| Key LED figures_Wave length | 640 nm | Adjustment | IO-Link, Single teach-in button |
| Angle of dispersion | Approx. 1.5° | Pin 2 configuration | External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output |
| 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 = measuring value |
| IO-Link_VendorID | 26 | IO-Link_DeviceID HEX | 0x8000F0 |
| IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8388848 | Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 V | Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Protection class | III | Digital output_Type | PNP4) |
| Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching | Digital output_Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V |
| Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA | Digital output_Response time | 5) |
| Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 100 µs6) | Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz7) |
| Circuit protection | A8)#!#B9)#!#C10)#!#D11) | Response time Q/ on Pin 2 | 200 µs ... 300 µs |
| Switching frequency Q / to pin 2 | ≤ 1,500 Hz | Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm | Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Material_Housing | Metal, zinc diecast | Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA |
| Weight | 120 g | Smart Task name | Counter + debouncing |
| Logic function | Direct#!#WINDOW#!#Hysteresis | Timer function | Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot) |
| Inverter | Yes | Maximum counting frequency | SIO Direct: ---1)#!#SIO Logic: 1500 Hz2)#!#IOL: 1000 Hz3) |
| Counter reset | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: 1,5 ms#!#IOL: 1,5 ms | Min. Time between two process events (switches) | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: 450 µs#!#IOL: 500 ms |
| Debounce time max. | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: 30.000 ms#!#IOL: 30.000 ms | Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold) |
| Switching signal_Switching signal QL2 | Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold) | Measuring value | Counting value |
| Device status | Yes | Quality of teach | Yes |
| Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice
