Small photoelectric sensors
W12-3

WL12C-3P2432A70
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WL12C-3P2432A70
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Please note: The sensor is equipped with a special Smart Task function. Additional information can be found in the “Technical Data.” Use of the sensor for pure object detection is limited.

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    • Features
      Functional principlePhotoelectric retro-reflective sensor
      Functional principle detailAutocollimation
      Sensing range max.0 m ... 5 m 1)
      Sensing range0 m ... 4 m 1)
      Polarisation filtersYes
      Emitted beam
      Light sourcePinPoint LED 2)
      Type of lightVisible red light
      Light spot size (distance)Ø 100 mm (3 m)
      Key LED figures
      Wave length640 nm
      Adjustment

      IO-Link

      Single teach-in button

      Angle of dispersionApprox. 1.5°
      Pin 2 configurationExternal input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output
      • 1) Reflector PL80A.
      • 2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.
    • Safety-related parameters
      MTTFD891 years
      DCavg0 %
      TM (mission time)20 years
    • Communication interface
      Communication interfaceIO-Link V1.1
      Communication Interface detailCOM2 (38,4 kBaud)
      Cycle time2.3 ms
      Process data length16 Bit
      Process data structure

      Bit 0 = switching signal QL1

      Bit 1 = switching signal QL2

      Bit 2 ... 15 = measuring value

      VendorID26
      DeviceID HEX0x8000EF
      DeviceID DEC8388847
    • Electrical data
      Supply voltage UB10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1)
      Ripple< 5 Vpp 2)
      Current consumption30 mA 3)
      Protection classIII
      Digital output
      TypePNP
      Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW> Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V
      Output current Imax.≤ 100 mA
      Repeatability (response time)100 µs 4)
      Switching frequency1,500 Hz 5)
      Switching modeLight/dark switching
      Circuit protection

      A 6)

      B 7)

      C 8)

      D 9)

      Response time Q/ on Pin 2200 µs ... 300 µs 10) 4)
      Switching frequency Q / to pin 2≤ 1,500 Hz 11)
      • 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) Valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.
      • 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
      • 6) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
      • 7) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.
      • 8) C = interference suppression.
      • 9) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.
      • 10) Signal transit time with resistive load.
      • 11) With light / dark ratio 1:1, valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software.
    • Mechanical data
      HousingRectangular
      Dimensions (W x H x D)15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm
      ConnectionMale connector M12, 4-pin
      Material
      HousingMetal, zinc diecast
      Front screenPlastic, PMMA
      Weight120 g
    • Ambient data
      Enclosure rating

      IP66

      IP67

      Ambient operating temperature–40 °C ... +60 °C
      Ambient temperature, storage–40 °C ... +75 °C
      UL File No.NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493
    • Smart Task
      Smart Task nameTime measurement + debouncing
      Logic function

      Direct

      WINDOW

      Timer function

      Deactivated

      On delay

      Off delay

      ON and OFF delay

      Impulse (one shot)

      InverterYes
      Time measurement accuracy

      SIO Direct: ---

      SIO Logic: - 0,7 ... + 0,7 ms ± 0,5 % of time measurement value

      IOL: - 0.9 ... + 0.9 ms ± 0.5% of the time measurement

      Time measurement accuracy (e.g. accuracy for time measurement value = 1 s )

      SIO Direct: ---

      SIO Logic: - 5,6 ... + 5,6 ms

      IOL: - 5,9 ... + 5,9 ms

      Resolution time measuring value1 ms
      Min. Time between two process events (switches)

      SIO Direct: ---

      SIO Logic: 300 µs

      IOL: 500 µs

      Debounce time max.

      SIO Direct: ---

      SIO Logic: 30.000 ms

      IOL: 30.000 ms

      Switching signal
      Switching signal QL1Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold)
      Switching signal QL2Output type (dependant on the adjusted threshold)
      Measuring valueTime measurement value
    • Diagnosis
      Device statusYes
      Quality of teachYes
      Quality of runYes, Contamination display
    • Classifications
      eCl@ss 5.027270902
      eCl@ss 5.1.427270902
      eCl@ss 6.027270902
      eCl@ss 6.227270902
      eCl@ss 7.027270902
      eCl@ss 8.027270902
      eCl@ss 8.127270902
      eCl@ss 9.027270902
      eCl@ss 10.027270902
      eCl@ss 11.027270902
      eCl@ss 12.027270902
      ETIM 5.0EC002717
      ETIM 6.0EC002717
      ETIM 7.0EC002717
      ETIM 8.0EC002717
      UNSPSC 16.090139121528
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    Technical drawings

    WL12C-3P2432A70
    Connection diagram Cd-367
    WL12C-3P2432A70
    Characteristic curve
    WL12C-3P2432A70
    Sensing range diagram
    WL12C-3P2432A70
    Dimensional drawing
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