Sick W12-3 Series Proximity Sensor Switch Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
Applications
The W12-3 family features a complete range of photoelectric sensors that are enclosed in a metal housing. There are a large number of variations that are available, including proximity, retro-reflective, through-beam, special laser and clear material versions. These sensors offer many advantages over conventional optical sensors due to their reliable object detection and monitoring capabilities. Whether in packaging, pharmaceutical, or the food and beverage industries – the W12 family provides a solution for any application.
At a glance
- Best-in-class optical performance due to superior OES technology
- Autocollimation with retro-reflective sensors
- Background and foreground suppression with second emitter LED on proximity sensors
- Highly visible, precise light spot and high-energy IR transmitters
- Rugged die-cast zinc housing, optional with Teflon® coating
- Mounting options with through holes, base blind holes, oblong through holes and dovetail
- Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization thanks to IO-Link
Your Benefits
- Reliable detection due to superior ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) technology and immunity to optical interference factors from the industrial environment
- PinPoint LED technology provides a bright, small and precise light spot that enables quick and easy sensor alignment
- Precise switching characteristics ensure reliable object detection, reducing downtime caused by re-adjusting sensors during recipe changes
- Wide range of products enclosed in a rugged metal housing enables application flexibility in a broad range of industrial environments
- Flexible mounting options reduce installation time
- IO-Link provides easy data access from the PLC
- Quick and easy configuration
- Quick and easy integration using function blocks
FEATURES Of WL12-3P2431 For Reference
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 ... 7 m 1) |
Sensing range | 0 m ... 5 m 1) |
Type of light | Visible red light |
Light source | LED 2) |
Light spot size (distance) | Ø 100 mm (3 m) |
Angle of dispersion | Approx. 1.5° |
Wave length | 640 nm |
Adjustment | Potentiometer, 5 turns |
- 1) Reflector PL80A.
- 2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.
Models of Sick W12-3 Series Proximity Sensor Switch Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
WTF12-3P2441
WTF12-3P1141
WTF12-3N2441
WTF12-3P2443
WTF12-3P2431
WTF12-3P1131
WTF12-3P2431T01
WTF12-3N2431
WTF12-3N1131
WTF12-3P2433
WTF12-3N2433
WTF12C-3P2433
WTB12-3P2431
WTB12-3P1131
WTB12-3P1111
WTB12-3P2431T01
WTB12-3N1111
WTB12-3N2431
WTB12-3N1131
WTB12-3N1631
WTB12-3P2433
WTB12-3N2433
WTB12-3P2411
WTB12-3P1111
WTB12-3P2411T01
WTB12-3P1711
WTB12-3N2411
WTB12-3N1111
WTB12-3P2413
WTB12-3N2413
WTB12C-3P2413
WTB12C-3P2433
WL12-3P2431
WL12-3P1131
WL12-3P1731
WL12-3P2431T01
WL12-3N2431
WL12-3N1131
WL12-3N2431T01
WL12-3P2441
WL12-3P1141
WL12-3N2441
WL12-3N1141
WL12-3P2451
WL12-3P1151
WL12-3N2451
WL12-3N1151
WL12-3P2461
WL12-3P1161
WL12-3N2461
WL12-3N1161
WL12G-3B2531
WL12G-3O2431
WL12G-3B2531T01
WSE12-3P2431
WSE12-3P1131
WSE12-3P2431T01
WSE12-3N2431
WSE12-3N1131