Product Model
WLA12L-24162130A00
Selling Points
- 1Precise Detection: Detects objects up to 20 meters with high accuracy.
- 2IO-Link Compatibility: Easily configure sensor parameters and Smart Task functions via IO-Link.
- 3BluePilot Adjustment: Adjust sensitivity with the intuitive BluePilot teach-in button.
- 4Rugged Design: Built with a zinc die-cast metal housing for resistance to shocks and vibrations.
- 5High Reliability: Operates at a maximum operating temperature of +55°C and minimum operating temperature of -20°C.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor | Functional principle detail | Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics) |
Sensing range_Sensing range min. | 0 m | Sensing range_Sensing range max. | 20 m |
Sensing range_Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) | 0 m ... 20 m | Sensing range_Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3,75) | 0 m ... 12 m |
Sensing range_Reference reflector | Reflector P250F | Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance | 0 mm ... 12,000 mm |
Polarisation filters | Yes | Emitted beam_Light source | Laser |
Emitted beam_Type of light | Visible red light | Emitted beam_Shape of light spot | Ellipse shape |
Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance) | 1.5 mm x 1.2 mm (1,000 mm) | Emitted beam_Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam around the standardized transmission axis (squint angle) | < +/- 1.2° (at Ta = +23 °C) |
Key laser figures_Normative reference | EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-1:2014 | Key laser figures_Laser class | 1 |
Key laser figures_Wave length | 655 nm | Key laser figures_Pulse duration | 4 µs |
Key laser figures_Maximum pulse power | < 2.13 mW | Key laser figures_Average service life | 50,000 h at TU= +25 °C |
Adjustment_Teach-in button | BluePilot: for sensitivity adjustment | Adjustment_IO-Link | For configuring the sensor parameters and Smart Task functions |
Indication_LED blue | BluePilot: Alignment aid | Indication_LED green | Operating indicatorStatic on: power onFlashing: IO-Link mode |
Indication_LED yellow | Status of received light beamStatic on: object not presentStatic off: object presentFlashing: Below the 1.5 function reserve | Special applications | Detecting small objects, Detection of objects moving at high speeds, Detecting objects wrapped in film |
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 = Current receiver level (live) |
IO-Link_VendorID | 26 | IO-Link_DeviceID HEX | 8002D6 |
IO-Link_DeviceID DEC | 8389334 | IO-Link_Compatible master port type | A |
IO-Link_SIO mode support | Yes | Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
Ripple | ≤ 5 V | Usage category | DC-12 (According to EN 60947-5-2)#!#DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2) |
Current consumption | ≤ 14 mA, without load. At U#!#= 24 V | Protection class | III |
Digital output_Number | 2 (Complementary) | Digital output_Type | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching | Digital output_Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V |
Digital output_Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB/ < 2.5 V | Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
Digital output_Circuit protection outputs | Reverse polarity protected | Digital output | Overcurrent protected |
Digital output | Short-circuit protected | Digital output_Response time | ≤ 200 µs2) |
Digital output_Repeatability (response time) | 85 µs2) | Digital output_Switching frequency | 2,500 Hz3) |
Pin/Wire assignment_BN 1 | + (L+) | Pin/Wire assignment_WH 2 | ǬL1/MFDigital output, dark switching, object present → output ǬL1HIGH4)The pin 2 function of the sensor can be configuredAdditional possible settings via IO-Link |
Pin/Wire assignment_BU 3 | - (M) | Pin/Wire assignment_BK 4 | QL1/CDigital output, light switching, object present → output QL1LOW4)The pin 4 function of the sensor can be configuredAdditional possible settings via IO-Link |
Housing | Rectangular | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 49.5 mm x 43.1 mm |
Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin | Material_Housing | Metal, zinc diecast |
Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA | Material_Male connector | Plastic, VISTAL® |
Weight | Approx. 77 g | Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | 1.4 Nm |
Smart Task name | Base logics | Logic function | Direct#!#AND#!#OR |
Timer function | Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot) | Inverter | Yes |
Switching frequency | SIO Logic: 2000 Hz1)#!#IOL: 1600 Hz2) | Response time | SIO Logic: 250 µs1)#!#IOL: 300 µs2) |
Repeatability | SIO Logic: 120 µs1)#!#2) | Switching signal_Switching signal QL1 | Switching output |
Switching signal_Switching signal ǬL1 | Switching output | Device temperature_Measuring range | Very cold, cold, moderate, warm, hot |
Device status | Yes | Detailed device status | Yes |
Operating hour counter | Yes | Operating hours counter with reset function | Yes |
Quality of teach | Yes | Quality of run | Yes, Contamination display |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice