Product Model
WL9GC-3P2432A71

Key Features
- 1The WL9GC-3P2432A71 features a PinPoint LED for a bright, precise light spot, ensuring accurate object detection.
- 2Enclosed in a rugged metal housing, this sensor is designed to withstand demanding industrial environments.
- 3With M4 threaded mounting holes and flexible mounting options, installation is quick and easy.
- 4Easily access data from the PLC using IO-Link, enhancing sensor settings and diagnostics.
- 5The sensor's superior circuit technology and immunity to optical interference ensure reliable detection even in challenging conditions.
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) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12.2 mm x 52.2 mm x 23.6 mm | Housing design (light emission) | Rectangular |
| Mounting hole | M3 | Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 5 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 3 m | Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED | Light spot size (distance) | Ø 45 mm (1.5 m) |
| Wave length | 650 nm | Adjustment | IO-Link, Single teach-in button |
| Pin 2 configuration | External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output | AutoAdapt | ✔ |
| Special feature | Detecting transparent objects | Special applications | Detecting transparent objects |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | Ripple | < 5 V |
| Current consumption | 20 mA | Switching output | PNP |
| Output function | Complementary | Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA | Response time | < 0.5 ms |
| Response time Q/ on Pin 2 | 300 µs ... 450 µs | Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Switching frequency Q / to pin 2 | ≤ 1,000 Hz | Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Circuit protection | A11)#!#B12)#!#C13) | Protection class | III |
| Weight | 13 g | Polarisation filter | ✔ |
| Housing material | Plastic, VISTAL® | Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66#!#IP67#!#IP69K | Special feature | Detecting transparent objects |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C | Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| UL File No. | NRKH.E181493 | Repeatability Q/ on Pin 2: | 150 µs |
| Communication interface | IO-Link V1.1 | Communication Interface detail | COM2 (38,4 kBaud) |
| Cycle time | 2.3 ms | Process data length | 16 Bit |
| Process data structure | Bit 0 = switching signal QL1#!#Bit 1 = switching signal QL2#!#Bit 2 ... 15 = measuring value | VendorID | 26 |
| DeviceID HEX | 0x8000E1 | DeviceID DEC | 8388833 |
| 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: 1000 Hz2)#!#IOL: 900 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 µs | 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
