High-Performance WLG4SC-3P2232A00 Photoelectric Sensor by SICK

Selling Points

1Reliable detection of transparent objects like glass with high accuracy.
2Durable construction with IP66/67/68/69K enclosure ratings for harsh environments.
3Quick and convenient commissioning via teach-in button or potentiometer.
4Precise background suppression and ambient light immunity for minimal false triggers.
5Ideal for various industrial tasks including position, presence, and height checks.

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 max.	0 m ... 5 m	Sensing range	0 m ... 3 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 45 mm (1.5 m)
Key LED figures_Wave length	650 nm	Adjustment	IO-Link, Single teach-in button
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 = empty	IO-Link_VendorID	26
IO-Link_DeviceID HEX	0x8000DC	IO-Link_DeviceID DEC	8388828
Supply voltage UB	10 V DC ... 30 V DC	Ripple	< 5 V
Current consumption	20 mA	Protection class	III
Digital output_Type	PNP4)	Digital output_Switching mode	Light/dark switching
Digital output_Output current Imax.	≤ 100 mA	Digital output_Repeatability (response time)	150 µs
Digital output_Switching frequency	1,000 Hz	Attenuation along light beam	> 8 %
Circuit protection	A5)#!#B6)#!#C7)#!#D8)	Response time Q/ on Pin 2	300 µs ... 450 µs
Switching frequency Q / to pin 2	1,000 Hz	Housing	Rectangular
Design detail	Slim	Dimensions (W x H x D)	12.2 mm x 41.8 mm x 17.3 mm
Connection	Male connector M8, 4-pin	Material_Housing	Plastic, ABS
Material_Front screen	Plastic, PMMA	Weight	30 g
Smart Task name	Base logics	Logic function	Direct#!#AND#!#OR#!#WINDOW#!#Hysteresis
Timer function	Deactivated#!#Switch-on delay#!#Off delay#!#ON and OFF delay#!#Impulse (one shot)	Inverter	Yes
Switching frequency	SIO Direct: 1000 Hz#!#SIO Logic: 1000 Hz#!#IOL: 900 Hz	Response time	SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 500 µs ... 600 µs2)#!#IOL: 500 µs ... 900 µs3)
Repeatability	SIO Direct: 150 µs1)#!#SIO Logic: 150 µs2)#!#IOL: 400 µs3)	Switching signal_Switching signal QL1	Switching output
Switching signal_Switching signal QL2	Switching output	Device status	Yes
Quality of teach	Yes	Quality of run	Yes, Contamination display

Specifications may be subject to change without notice