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WT12L-2B550
W12-2 Laser

SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS

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A Ordering information

Type Part no.

B WT12L-2B550 1017904

C Other models and accessories www.sick.com/W12-2_Laser

D
E Illustration may differ

Detailed technical data

H Features

I
Sensor/ detection principle Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background suppression

Dimensions (W x H x D) 15 mm x 49 mm x 41.5 mm

Housing design (light emission) Rectangular

J Sensing range max. 30 mm ... 200 mm 1)

Focus 100 mm

K Type of light
Light source
Visible red light

Laser 2)

L Light spot size (distance)

Wave length
Ø 0.2 mm (100 mm)

650 nm

M
Laser class 2 (EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-1:2007) 3)
Adjustment Potentiometer

Special applications Detecting small objects, Detection of objects moving at high speeds

N 1)
 Object with 18% remission (based on standard white DIN 5033).
2)
 Average service life: 50,000 h at TU = +25 °C.

O 3)
 Pulse length 4 µs, max. pulse power < 5,0 mW.

P
Q
R
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Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1)
Ripple ≤ 5 Vpp 2)

Power consumption 55 mA 3)

Switching output PNP 4)
NPN 5)
Switching mode Light switching 4)
Dark switching 5)
Switching mode selector Selectable via L/D control cable

Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW Uv - < 2 V, Uv / 0 V, <= 1.5 V

Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW Uv - < 2 V, Uv / 0 V, <= 1.5 V

Output current Imax. 100 mA

Response time ≤ 200 µs 6)

Switching frequency 2,500 Hz 7)
Connection type Male connector M12, 5-pin

Circuit protection A 8)

C 9)
D 10)
Protection class III

Weight 130 g

Housing material Metal

Optics material Plastic, PMMA

Enclosure rating IP67

IP69K
Items supplied 2 x clamps incl. screws

Ambient operating temperature –10 °C ... +50 °C

Ambient storage temperature –25 °C ... +75 °C

UL File No. NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493

1)
 Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
2)
 May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.
3)
 Without load.
4)
 0 V or not connected, light switching.
5)
 Uv, dark switching.
6)
 Signal transit time with resistive load.
7)
 With light/dark ratio 1:1.
8)
 A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
9)
 C = interference suppression.
10)
 D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.

Classifications
ECl@ss 5.0 27270904

ECl@ss 5.1.4 27270904

ECl@ss 6.0 27270904

ECl@ss 6.2 27270904

ECl@ss 7.0 27270904

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A ECl@ss 8.0
ECl@ss 8.1
27270904

27270904

B
ECl@ss 9.0 27270904

ETIM 5.0 EC002719

ETIM 6.0 EC002719

C UNSPSC 16.0901 39121528

D Adjustments possible

E WT12L-2

F 2
1

H 7

I ①  Operating indicator, green

②  LED reception indicator, yellow
⑦  Adjustment of sensing range

J
K Connection diagram
Cd-145

L BN

WH 2
1
+ (L+)
QNPN

M BU 3

BK 4
- (M)
QPNP

N
GY 5
L/D

O
P
Q
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Characteristic curve
WT12L-2

14

6%/90%
12
1
10

6 18%/90%
2
4

2 18%/90%
6%/90% 3
4
0
mm 30 60 90 120 150 180 210
(inch) (1.18) (2.36) (3.54) (4.72) (5.91) (7.09) (8.27)
Distance in mm (inch)
①  Sensing range on black, 6% remission
②  Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission
③  Sensing range on white, 90% remission
④  Sensing range on black, 6 % remission, fix

Light spot size

WT12L-2

Focal point 40 mm

Focal point 80 mm
2

Focal point 100 mm

0
mm 30 60 90 120 150 180 210
(inch) (1.18) (2.36) (3.54) (4.72) (5.91) (7.09) (8.27)
Distance in mm (inch)

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A Sensing range diagram

WT12L-2

B 1 30 170

2 30 200

C 3
4 20 50
30 200

D
0 40 80 120 160 200
(1.57) (3.15) (4.72) (6.30) (7.87)
Distance in mm (inch)
Sensing range

E ①  Sensing range on black, 6% remission

②  Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission
③  Sensing range on white, 90% remission
④  Sensing range on black, 6 % remission, fix

F
Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
WT12L-2

H 24 (0.94)
10
(0.39)
5

I
41.5 (1.63)

J 12
2

K
49 (1.93)

3
30.1 (1.19)

4
(0.20)
5.1

L
(0.64)
16.2

6
(0.65)
(0.08)
16.5
2

M 7.3
(0.29)
5.6
(0.22)

N
22.6
(0.89)

O
(0.59)
15

11.2

P
(0.44)
①  Operating indicator, green
②  LED reception indicator, yellow
③  Optical axis, receiver

Q ④  Optical axis, sender

⑤  M4 threaded mounting hole – 4 mm deep
⑥  Mounting hole, Ø 4.2 mm
⑦  Adjustment of sensing range

R
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Recommended accessories
Other models and accessories www.sick.com/W12-2_Laser

Brief description Type Part no.

Universal bar clamp systems

Plate N02 for universal clamp bracket, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clamping BEF-KHS-N02 2051608
bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware

Plate N03 for universal clamp bracket, zinc coated, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die BEF-KHS-N03 2051609
cast (clamping bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware

Mounting brackets and plates

Mounting bracket, large, stainless steel, mounting hardware included BEF-WG-W12 2013942

Mounting bracket, small, stainless steel, mounting hardware included BEF-WK-W12 2012938

Terminal and alignment brackets

Clamping block for dovetail mounting, Aluminum (anodised), mounting hardware includ- BEF-KH-W12 2013285
ed

Plug connectors and cables

Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, straight, A-coded YF2A15- 2096239
Head B: Flying leads 020VB5XLEAX
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 2 m
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, straight, A-coded YF2A15- 2096240
Head B: Flying leads 050VB5XLEAX
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, angled, A-coded YG2A15- 2096215
Head B: Flying leads 020VB5XLEAX
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 2 m
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, angled, A-coded YG2A15- 2096216
Head B: Flying leads 050VB5XLEAX
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, straight DOS-1205-G 6009719
Cable: unshielded

Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, angled DOS-1205-W 6009720

Head B: -
Cable: unshielded

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