Sick WL12GC-3P2472B01
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | W12 |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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When can WL12GC-3P2472B01 be shipped?
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Photoelectric sensors | W12G | WL12GC-3P2472B01 | Sensing range max.: 0 m ... 4 m | Functional principle: Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor | Functional principle detail: Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics) | Switching output: PNP | Switching mode: Light/dark switching | Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin | Light source: PinPoint LED | Type of light: Visible red light | Housing material: Zinc diecast | Adjustment: IO-Link, Teach-in button | Communication interface: IO-Link V1.1 | Smart Sensor: Enhanced Sensing, efficient communication, diagnosis, Smart Task | Smart Task name: Timestamp + debouncing | Special features: Functions compatible with WL12GC-3P2472A91 | Housing: Rectangular
Specifications
Features
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics) |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 4 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 4 m 1) |
| Polarisation filter | Yes |
| Light source | PinPoint LEDÂ 2) |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | ÃÂ 25Â mm (1.5Â m) |
| Wave length | 660Â nm |
| Adjustment | IO-Link, Single teach-in button |
| Special features | Functions compatible with WL12GC-3P2472A91 |
| Special applications | Detecting transparent objects |
| Pin 2Â configuration | External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output |
| AutoAdapt | â |
Safety-related parameters
| MTTFD | 891Â years |
| DCavg | 0Â % |
| TM (mission time) | 20Â years |
Communication interface
| IO-Link | â , COM2 (38,4Â kBaud) |
| Data transmission rate | COM2 (38,4Â kBaud) |
| Cycle time | 2.3Â ms |
| Process data length | 16Â Bit |
| Process data structure | Bit 0Â = switching signal QL1 |
| VendorID | 26 |
| DeviceID HEX | 0x8000F5 |
| DeviceID DEC | 8388853 |
Electronics
| Supply voltage UB | 10Â VÂ DCÂ ... 30Â VÂ DCÂ 1) |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp 2) |
| Current consumption | 30Â mAÂ 3) |
| Protection class | III |
| Type | PNPÂ 4) |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. VS â 2.5Â V / 0Â V |
| Output current Imax. | â¤Â 100 mA |
| Repeatability (response time) | 100 µs 5) |
| Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz 6) |
| Attenuation along light beam | >Â 8Â % |
| Circuit protection | AÂ 7)BÂ 8)CÂ 9)DÂ 10) |
| Response time Q/ on Pin 2 | 200 µs ... 300 µs 11) 5) |
| Switching frequency Q / to pin 2 | â¤Â 1,500 Hz 12) |
| Special feature | Detecting transparent objects |
Mechanics
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Housing | Metal, zinc diecast |
| Front screen | Plastic, PMMA |
| Weight | 120Â g |
Ambient data
| Enclosure rating | IP66IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | â40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | â40 °C ... +75 °C |
| UL File No. | NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493 |
Smart Task
| Smart Task name | Timestamp + debouncing |
| Logic function | DirectANDORWINDOWHysteresis |
| Timer function | DeactivatedSwitch-on delayOff delayON and OFF delayImpulse (one shot) |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Response time | SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs 1)SIO Logic: 550 µs ... 650 µs 2)IOL: --- 3) |
| Repeatability | SIO Direct: 150 µs 1)SIO Logic: 150 µs 2)IOL: --- 3) |
| Time stamp accuracy | SIO Direct: ---SIO Logic: ---IOL: - 90 ... + 90 µs |
| Min. Time between two process events (switches) | SIO Direct: 450 µsSIO Logic: 450 µsIOL: 500 ms |
| Time stamp number buffer | SIO Direct: ---SIO Logic: ---IOL: 8 |
| Max. TimeStamp Range | SIO Direct: ---SIO Logic: ---IOL: 260Â ms |
| Debounce time max. | SIO Direct: ---SIO Logic: 52Â msIOL: 52Â ms |
| Switching signal QL1 | Switching output |
| Switching signal QL2 | Switching output |
| Measuring value | Timestamp |
Diagnosis
| Device status | Yes |
| Quality of teach | Yes |
| Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Certificates
| EU declaration of conformity | â |
| UK declaration of conformity | â |
| ACMA declaration of conformity | â |
| Moroccan declaration of conformity | â |
| China RoHS | â |
| ECOLAB certificate | â |
| cULus certificate | â |
| IO-Link certificate | â |
| Photobiological safety (DIN EN 62471) certificate | â |
| Information according to Art. 3 of Data Act (Regulation EU 2023/2854) | â |
Classifications
| ECLASS 5.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 5.1.4 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 6.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 6.2 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 7.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 8.1 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 9.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 10.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 11.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 12.0 | 27270902 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC002717 |
| UNSPSC 16.0901 | 39121528 |
