Product Model

WL8G-P2231

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Last updated: 2025/4/30
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Selling Points

  • 1Highly Visible Light Spot: The WL8G-P2231 features a highly visible red light spot, making alignment quick and easy.
  • 2Adjustable Sensing Range: The sensor offers adjustable sensing range via a 270-degree potentiometer, ensuring precise detection.
  • 3Autocollimation Technology: Equipped with autocollimation technology, the WL8G-P2231 provides reliable detection of transparent objects even at short distances.
  • 4Compact Design: The miniature housing with M3 threaded mounting holes ensures quick and easy installation.
  • 5Durable Construction: With an average service life of 100,000 hours at +25°C, the WL8G-P2231 is built to last in various industrial applications.
Product Details
WL8G-P2231
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Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Functional principle
Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
Functional principle detail
Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
11 mm x 31 mm x 20 mm
Housing design (light emission)
Rectangular
Sensing range max.
0 m ... 3 m
Sensing range
0 ... 1.7 m
Type of light
Visible red light
Light source
LED
Light spot size (distance)
Ø 70 mm (2 m)
Wave length
650 nm
Adjustment
Potentiometer, 270°
Special feature
Detecting transparent objects
Special applications
Detecting transparent objects
Supply voltage UB
10 V DC ... 30 V DC
Ripple
± 10 %
Current consumption
30 mA
Switching output
PNP
Switching mode
Light/dark switching
Switching mode selector
Selectable via light/dark rotary switch
Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW
Approx. V#!#– 1.8 V / 0 V
Output current Imax.
≤ 100 mA
Response time
≤ 0.5 ms
Switching frequency
1,000 Hz
Attenuation along light beam
≤ 20 %
Connection type
Male connector M8, 4-pin
Circuit protection
A6)#!#B7)#!#D8)
Weight
10 g
Polarisation filter
Housing material
Plastic, ABS
Optics material
Plastic, PMMA
Enclosure rating
IP67
Items supplied
Stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A, Reflector P250F
Special feature
Detecting transparent objects
Ambient operating temperature
–25 °C ... +55 °C
Ambient temperature, storage
–40 °C ... +70 °C

Specifications may be subject to change without notice