WL12GC-3P2472B01
Product ID:53856
Updated: 2026/7/7
Key Features
- 1High Precision Detection: Accurately detects objects with a precise red light beam.
- 2Versatile Applications: Suitable for conveyor speed measurement, presence monitoring, and edge detection in robotic grippers.
- 3Compact Design: Compact rectangular housing (7.7 mm x 21.8 mm x 13.5 mm) for easy installation in space-limited areas.
- 4Background Suppression: Reduces false readings caused by stray background reflections with built-in background suppression.
- 5Reliable Performance: Ensures consistent detection of objects even in demanding industrial environments.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters
| 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 ... 4 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 25 mm (1.5 m) |
| Key LED figures_Wave length | 660 nm | Adjustment | IO-Link, Single teach-in button |
| Special features | Functions compatible with WL12GC-3P2472A91 | Special applications | Detecting transparent objects |
| Pin 2 configuration | External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm output | AutoAdapt | ✔ |
| 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 | 0x8000F5 |
| IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8388853 | 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 | Approx. VS– 2.5 V / 0 V |
| Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA | Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 100 µs5) |
| Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz6) | Attenuation along light beam | > 8 % |
| Circuit protection | A7)#!#B8)#!#C9)#!#D10) | Response time Q/ on Pin 2 | 200 µs ... 300 µs |
| Switching frequency Q / to pin 2 | ≤ 1,500 Hz | Special feature | Detecting transparent objects |
| 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 | Timestamp + debouncing | Logic function | Direct#!#AND#!#OR#!#WINDOW#!#Hysteresis |
| Timer function | Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot) | Inverter | Yes |
| Response time | SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 550 µs ... 650 µs2)#!#IOL: ---3) | Repeatability | SIO Direct: 150 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 150 µs2)#!#IOL: ---3) |
| Time stamp accuracy | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: - 90 ... + 90 µs | Min. Time between two process events (switches) | SIO Direct: 450 µs#!#SIO Logic: 450 µs#!#IOL: 500 ms |
| Time stamp number buffer | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: 8 | Max. TimeStamp Range | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: ---#!#IOL: 260 ms |
| Debounce time max. | SIO Direct: ---#!#SIO Logic: 52 ms#!#IOL: 52 ms | Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Switching output |
| Switching signal_Switching signal QL2 | Switching output | Measuring value | Timestamp |
| Device status | Yes | Quality of teach | Yes |
| Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice
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