W 24-2 Photoelectric switches

Photoelectric
proximity switches, W 24-2: Designed for hostile
BGS
Photoelectric
reflex switches
industrial environments
Through-beam
photoelectric
switches

■ complete range of accessories

for hostile environmental condi-
tions: weather hood, dust
shield with air purge, cooling
plate for water cooling,
■ separate series for use in
potentially explosive areas
(see W 24 Exi).

Operator-friendliness was also a

prime consideration. The easily
accessible terminal chamber, the
rotatable plug, the simple align-
ment of the sensors thanks to

I
visible red light and, finally, the
different supply voltages (includ-
If the operating environment at ing two universal voltage versions
your plant is particularly hostile for AC and DC power supplies)
and wet, the W 24-2 series of are all proof of this.
photoelectric switches provides
the necessary degree of reliability Various device types – all with
in detection. A plethora of device UL- approval – are available. The
features makes this possible: WS/WE 24-2 through-beam pho-
■ Sturdy metal housing with en- toelectric switch is characterised
closure rating IP 67 (with Teflon by its enormous scanning range
coating if required), of up to 50 metres. Even the pho-
■ high insensitivity to ambient toelectric reflex switch, with a
light, scanning range of up to
■ scratch-resistant front screen 22 metres (on PL 80 A reflector)
cover made of plastic (also leaves most other devices way
available with a glass cover), behind. Finally the adjustable
■ front screen heating to prevent WT 24-2 photoelectric proximity
condensation under rapidly switch with background suppres-
changing ambient temperatures, sion: it provides large scanning
distances of 1,200 mm for the
red light version and 2,500 mm
for the infrared version.

758 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 W 24-2

m Used as muting

sensors, WT 24-2
photoelectric proximity
switches signal the
entry of an industrial
truck into a protected
zone and clock the
multibeam photo-
electric safety switch.

n Detection plus

identification:
WT 24-2 photoelec-
tric proximity switch-
es determine which
body panels are to
be placed on a
conveyor belt.

m Collision protection

in a fully automatic
welding system –
made possible thanks
to the insensitivity
to ambient light of
WT 24-2 photo-
electric proximity
switches.

SENSICK CATALOGUE 759

 WT 24-2 Photoelectric proximity switches with background suppression, red light – DC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning distance
100...1200 mm

14
Photoelectric proximity switches
7 14 17.5

6.5
10
■ Robust metal housing 1
■ Red light 2
■ Background suppression, with 3 4
very precise adjustment

87.5
5
■ M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90°

15
61
6
M5
■ Front lens heating and selectable

4.7
8

26
time delay, optional

max. 32
9
30 11.8

27 65
Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight
WT 24-2B 250 WT 24-2B 240 2 LED signal strength indicator
WT 24-2V 250 WT 24-2B 440 3 Standard direction of the material
WT 24-2V 540 being scanned
4 Centre of optical axis, sender
2 2 5 Centre of optical axis, receiver
(close range)
6 Centre of optical axis, receiver
(far range)
1.0

10 7 M5 threaded mounting hole,

1.0

10
6 mm deep
8 M5 threaded mounting hole,
H H through-hole
13 t2 11 11
D D
9 M16 screw fixing and plug
14 t1 NPN NPN rotatable by 90°
t1 t2
15 PNP PNP 10 Scanning distance adjustment
t0 12 12
t1 + t 2 11 Light/dark selector
12 NPN/PNP selector
13 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
14 Time control t1 = ON-delay
15 Time delay selector switch

Connection types
WT 24-2B 240 WT 24-2V 250 WT 24-2B 440 WT 24-2V 540
WT 24-2B 250

See chapter Accessories

Cables and connectors M16, terminals M16, terminals 4-pin, M12 5-pin, M12
Mounting systems
Special accessories brn 1 brn 1
1 L+ 1 L+ L+ L+
blu 3 blu 3
2 M 2 M M M
blk 4 blk 4
3 Alarm Q/Q Q/Q
gra 5
4 Q/Q 4 Q/Q Alarm
wht 2 wht 2
5 TE 5 TE TE TE

760 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WT 24-2

Technical data WT 24-2 B 240 B 250 B 440 V 250 V 540

Scanning distance 100 . . .1200 mm, adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 40 mm at 1200 mm

Supply voltage VS 10 . . . 30 V DC 2)
Residual ripple3) < 5 VSS
Current consumption 4) ≤ 50 mA
≤ 70 mA, front lens heating

–
Switching outputs PNP or NPN, Q or Q
Output current IA max. 100 mA
Response time 5) ≤ 500 µs
Max. switching frequency 6) 1000/s
Pre-failure signalling output Alarm, PNP
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Test input ”TE” Sender switched off

Sender OFF PNP or NPN: TE to 0 V

Connection type M16 screw fixing

Plug

VDE protection class 7) V

Circuit protection 8) A, B, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 4) Without load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity 9) Black = 16 % remission
at TA = + 25 °C 5) Signal transit time with resistive load protected Grey = 18 % remission
2) 6) –
Limit values With light/dark ratio 1:1 B = Output Q and Q short-circuit White = 90 % remission
3) May not exceed or fall short of 7) Reference voltage 50 V DC protected
VS tolerances C = Interference pulse suppression

Scanning distance Order information

Type Order no.
10
1 50 600 WT 24-2 B 240 1 017 813
WT 24-2 B 250 1 017 883
2 50 900
WT 24-2 B 440 1 016 934
3 50 1200 8
WT 24-2 V 250 1 017 887
0 (mm) 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 WT 24-2 V 540 1 017 888

1 Scanning distance on black 9) 6%/90%

1 18%/90%
2 Scanning distance on gray 9)
% of scanning distance

4 2
3 Scanning distance on white 9)

90%/90%
2 3

0
(mm) 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

SENSICK CATALOGUE 761

 WT 24-2 Photoelectric proximity switches with background suppression, red light – UC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning distance
100...1200 mm

14
Photoelectric proximity switches

7 14 17.5

6.5
■ Robust metal housing 10
1
■ Red light
2
■ Background suppression, with
3 4
very precise adjustment

87.5
■ M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90° 5

15
61
■ Front lens heating and selectable 6
M5

4.7
8

26
time delay, optional

max. 32
9
30 11.8

27 65

Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight

WT 24-2R 250 WT 24-2R 240 2 LED signal strength indicator
3 Standard direction of the
2 2 material being scanned
4 Centre of optical axis, sender
5 Centre of optical axis,
receiver (close range)
10 6 Centre of optical axis,
1.0

1.0

10
receiver (far range)
7 M5 threaded mounting hole,
H H 6 mm deep
12 t2 11 11
D D
8 M5 threaded mounting hole,
13 t1 through-hole
t1 t2
14 9 M16 screw fixing rotatable
t0
t1 + t 2 by 90°
10 Scanning distance adjustment
11 Light/dark selector
12 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
13 Time control t1 = ON-delay
14 Time delay selector switch

Connection type
WT 24-2R 240
WT 24-2R 250

See chapter Accessories

Cables and connectors
Mounting systems M16, terminals
Special accessories
1 L1
2 N
3
4
5

762 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WTWT 24-2
24-2

Technical data WT 24-2 R 240 R 250

Scanning distance 100 . . .1200 mm, adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 40 mm at 1200 mm

Supply voltage VS 12 . . . 240 V DC 2), 24 . . . 240 V AC 3)

Power consumption without heating < 2 VA
Power consumption with heating < 3 VA

Switching output SPDT, isolated 4)

Max. switching voltage 250 V AC/120 V DC
Max. switching current 4 A/250 V AC, 4 A/24 V DC
Max. switching capacity AC: 1000 VA/DC: 100 W
Response time ≤ 10 ms
Max. switching frequency 5) 10/s
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Connection type M16 screw fixing

VDE protection class 6) V

Circuit protection 7) A, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 4) Provide suitable spark suppression for 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity 8) Black = 16 % remission
at TA = + 25 °C inductive or capacitive loads protected Grey = 18 % remission
2) Limit values 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1 C = Interference pulse suppression White = 90 % remission
3) ± 10 % 6) Reference voltage 250 V AC/DC

Scanning distance Order information

Type Order no.
10
1 50 600 WT 24-2R 240 1 017 854
WT 24-2R 250 1 016 820
2 50 900

3 50 1200 8

0 (mm) 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

6

1 Scanning distance on black 8) 6%/90%

1 18%/90%
2 Scanning distance on gray 8)
% of scanning distance

4 2
3 Scanning distance on white 8)

90%/90%
2 3

0
(mm) 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

SENSICK CATALOGUE 763

 WT 24-2 Photoelectric proximity switches with background suppression, infrared light – DC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning distance
100...2500 mm

14
Photoelectric proximity switches
7 14 17.5

6.5
10
■ Robust metal housing 1
■ Infrared light 2
■ Background suppression, with 4
3
very precise adjustment

87.5
5
■ M16 screw fixing or equipment

15
61
6
plug rotatable by 90° M5

4.7
8

26
■ Front lens heating and selectable

max. 32
9
time delay, optional 30 11.8

27 65
Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight
WT 24-2B 220 WT 24-2B 210 2 LED signal strength indicator
WT 24-2B 420 WT 24-2B 313 3 Standard direction of the material
WT 24-2V 220 WT 24-2B 410 being scanned
WT 24-2V 510 4 Centre of optical axis, sender
5 Centre of optical axis, receiver
2 2 (close range)
6 Centre of optical axis, receiver
(far range)
7 M5 threaded mounting hole,
1.0

10 6 mm deep
1.0

10
8 M5 threaded mounting hole,
through-hole
H H 9
13 t2 11 11 M16 screw fixing and plug
D D
rotatable by 90°
14 t1 NPN NPN 10 Scanning distance adjustment
t1 t2
15 PNP PNP 11 Light/dark selector
t0 12 12
t1 + t 2
12 NPN/PNP selector
13 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
14 Time control t1 = ON-delay
15 Time delay selector switch

Connection types
WT 24-2B 210 WT 24-2V 220 WT 24-2B 313 WT 24-2B 410 WT 24-2V 510
WT 24-2B 220 WT 24-2B 420

See chapter Accessories

Cables and connectors M16, terminals M16, terminals 3-pin 4-pin, M12 5-pin, M12
Mounting systems
Special accessories brn 1 brn 1 brn 1
1 L+ 1 L+ L+ L+ L+
blu 2 blu 3 blu 3
2 M 2 M M M M
blk 3 blk 4 blk 4
3 Alarm Q/Q Q/Q Q/Q
gra 5
4 Q/Q 4 Q/Q Alarm
wht 2 wht 2
5 TE 5 TE TE TE

764 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WT 24-2

Technical data WT 24-2 B 210 B 220 B 313 B 410 B 420 V 220 V 510

Scanning distance 100 . . . 2500 mm, adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, infrared light

Light spot diameter Approx. 80 mm at 2500 mm

Supply voltage VS 10 . . . 30 V DC 2)
Residual ripple3) < 5 VSS
Current consumption 4) ≤ 50 mA
≤ 70 mA, front lens heating

–
Switching outputs PNP or NPN, Q or Q
Output current IA max. 100 mA
Response time 5) ≤ 500 µs
Max. switching frequency 6) 1000/s
Pre-failure signalling output Alarm, PNP
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Test input ”TE” Sender switched off

Sender OFF PNP or NPN: TE to 0 V

Connection types M16 screw fixing

Plug

VDE protection class 7) V

Circuit protection 8) A, B, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 4) Without load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity 9) Black = 16 % remission
at TA = + 25 °C 5) Signal transit time with resistive load protected Grey = 18 % remission
2) 6) –
Limit values With light/dark ratio 1:1 B = Output Q and Q short-circuit White = 90 % remission
3) May not exceed or fall short of 7) Reference voltage 50 V DC protected
VS tolerances C = Interference pulse suppression

Scanning distance Order information

Type Order no.
10 WT 24-2B 210 1 016 931
1 30 1300
WT 24-2B 220 1 017 882
2 30 1800
WT 24-2B 313 1 017 884
3 30 2500 8
WT 24-2B 410 1 016 933
0 (mm) 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 WT 24-2B 420 1 017 885
WT 24-2V 220 1 017 886
6
WT 24-2V 510 1 017 855
1 Scanning distance on black 9)
6%/90%
2 Scanning distance on gray 9) 18%/90%
1
% of scanning distance

3 Scanning distance on white 9) 4

2

90%/90%
2
3

0
(mm) 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

SENSICK CATALOGUE 765

 WT 24-2 Photoelectric proximity switches with background suppression, infrared light – UC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning distance
100...2500 mm

14
Photoelectric proximity switches

7 14 17.5

6.5
■ Robust metal housing 10
1
■ Infrared light
2
■ Background suppression, with
3 4
very precise adjustment

87.5
■ M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90° 5

15
61
■ Front lens heating and 6
M5

4.7
8

26
selectable time delay, optional

max. 32
9
30 11.8

27 65
Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight
WT 24-2R 220 WT 24-2R 210 2 LED signal strength indicator
3 Standard direction of the
2 2 material being scanned
4 Centre of optical axis, sender
5 Centre of optical axis,
receiver (close range)
10 6 Centre of optical axis,
1.0

1.0

10
receiver (far range)
7 M5 threaded mounting hole,
H H 6 mm deep
12 t2 11 11
D D
8 M5 threaded mounting hole,
13 t1 through-hole
t1 t2
14 9 M16 screw fixing rotatable
t0
t1 + t 2 by 90°
10 Scanning distance adjustment
11 Light/dark selector
12 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
13 Time control t1 = ON-delay
14 Time delay selector switch

Connection type
WT 24-2R 210
WT 24-2R 220

See chapter Accessories

Mounting systems M16, terminals
Special accessories
1 L1
2 N
3
4
5

766 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WTWT 24-2
24-2

Technical data WT 24-2 R 210 R 220

Scanning distance 100 . . . 2500 mm, adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, infrared light

Light spot diameter Approx. 80 mm at 2500 mm

Supply voltage VS 12 . . . 240 V DC 2), 24 . . . 240 V AC 3)

Power consumption without heating < 2 VA
Power consumption with heating < 3 VA

Switching output SPDT, isolated 4)

Max. switching voltage 250 V AC/120 V DC
Max. switching current 4 A/250 V AC, 4 A/24 V DC
Max. switching capacity AC: 1000 VA/DC: 100 W
Response time ≤ 10 ms
Max. switching frequency 5) 10/s
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Connection type M16 screw fixing

VDE protection class 6) V

Circuit protection 7) A, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 4) Provide suitable spark suppression for 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity 8) Black = 16 % remission
at TA = + 25 °C inductive or capacitive loads protected Grey = 18 % remission
2) Limit values 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1 C = Interference pulse suppression White = 90 % remission
3) ± 10 % 6) Reference voltage 250 V AC/DC

Scanning distance Order information

Type Order no.
10
1 30 1300 WT 24-2R 210 1 016 932
WT 24-2R 220 1 016 854
2 30 1800

3 30 2500 8

0 (mm) 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800

1 Scanning distance on black 8)

6%/90%
2 Scanning distance on gray 8) 18%/90%
1
% of scanning distance

3 Scanning distance on white 8) 4

2

90%/90%
2
3

0
(mm) 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

SENSICK CATALOGUE 767

 WL 24-2 Photoelectric reflex switches, red light – DC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning range
22 m

14
Photoelectric reflex switches

5 14 17.5

6.5
■ Robust metal housing 10
1
■ High operating reserve in visible
2
red light

87.5
■ M16 screw fixing or plug rotatable 3

14
by 90° 4
■ Front lens heating and selectable M5

37

4.7
6
time delay, optional

max. 32
7
30 11.8

27 65

Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight

WL 24-2B 240 WL 24-2B 230 2 LED signal strength indicator
WL 24-2B 440 WL 24-2B 333 3 Centre of optical axis, sender
WL 24-2B 430 4 Centre of optical axis, receiver
WL 24-2V 230 5 M5 threaded mounting hole,
WL 24-2V 530 6 mm deep
6 M5 threaded mounting hole,
2 2 through-hole
7 M16 screw fixing or plug
rotatable by 90°
8 Sensitivity adjustment
8 8 9 Light/dark selector
10 NPN/PNP selector
11 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
H H 12
11 t2 9 9 Time control t1 = ON-delay
D D
13 Time delay selector switch
12 t1 NPN NPN
t1 t2
13 PNP PNP
t0
t1 + t 2 10 10

Connection types
WL 24-2B 230 WL 24-2V 230 WL 24-2B 333 WL 24-2B 430 WL 24-2V 530
WL 24-2B 240 WL 24-2B 440

See chapter Accessories M16, terminals M16, terminals 3-pin 4-pin, M12 5-pin, M12
Cables and connectors
brn 1 brn 1 1
Mounting systems 1 L+ 1 L+ L+ L+ brn
L+
Reflectors blu 2 blu 3 blu 3
2 M 2 M M M M
Special accessories blk 3 blk 4 blk 4
3 Alarm Q/Q Q/Q Q/Q
gra 5
4 Q/Q 4 Q/Q Alarm
wht 2 wht 2
5 TE 5 TE TE TE

768 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WL 24-2

Technical data WL 24-2 B 230 B 240 B 333 B 430 B 440 V 230 V 530

Scanning range, max. typ./on reflector 22 m/on PL 80 A

Sensitivity Adjustable

Light source1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 250 mm at 15 m

Supply voltage VS 10 . . . 30 V DC 2)
Residual ripple3) < 5 VSS
Current consumption 4) ≤ 50 mA
≤ 70 mA, front lens heating

–
Switching outputs PNP or NPN, Q or Q
Output current IA max. 100 mA
Response time 5) ≤ 500 µs
Max. switching frequency 6) 1000/s
Pre-failure signalling output Alarm, PNP
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Test input ”TE” Sender switched off

Sender OFF PNP or NPN: TE to 0 V

Connection types M16 screw fixing

Plug

VDE protection class7) V

Circuit protection 8) A, B, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Polarising filter
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 3) May not exceed or fall short of 5) Signal transit time with resistive load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity
at TA = + 25 °C VS tolerances 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1 protected
2) 4) 7) –
Limit values Without load Reference voltage 50 V DC B = Output Q and Q short-circuit
protected
C = Interference pulse suppression

Scanning range and operating reserve Order information

Type Order no.
100
1 0 15 22 WL 24-2B 230 1 015 852
WL 24-2B 240 1 017 859
2 0 11 16
WL 24-2B 333 1 017 878
3 0 11 16 WL 24-2B 430 1 017 860
4 0 7 10 WL 24-2B 440 1 017 879
4 1 WL 24-2V 230 1 017 880
5 0 7 10
5 WL 24-2V 530 1 017 881
0 (m) 4 8 12 16 20 24 10
■ Operating range ■ Scanning range,
max. typical
2
3
Operating reserve

Operating range
Reflector type Operating range
1 PL 80 A 0 . . .15.0 m
2 PL 50 A 0 . . .11.0 m
Scanning range,
3 PL 40 A 0 . . .11.0 m max. typical
1
4 PL 30 A 0 . . .7.0 m (m) 5 10 15 20 25
5 PL 20 A 0 . . .7.0 m

SENSICK CATALOGUE 769

 WL 24-2 Photoelectric reflex switches, red light – UC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning range
22 m

14
Photoelectric reflex switches

5 14 17.5

6.5
■ Robust metal housing 10
1
■ Large operating reserve and
2
visible red light

87.5
■ M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90° 3

14
■ Front lens heating and selectable 4
time delay, optional M5

37

4.7
6

max. 32
7
30 11.8

27 65

Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight

WL 24-2R 240 WL 24-2R 230 2 LED signal strength indicator
3 Centre of optical axis, sender
2 2 4 Centre of optical axis, receiver
5 M5 threaded mounting hole,
6 mm deep
6 M5 threaded mounting hole,
8 8 through-hole
7 M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90°
8 Sensitivity adjustment
H H
10 t2 9 9 9 Light/dark selector
D D
10 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
11
t1 11 Time control t1 = ON-delay
t1 t2
12 12 Time delay selector switch
t0
t1 + t 2

Connection type
WL 24-2R 230
WL 24-2R 240

See chapter Accessories M16, terminals

Mounting systems
Reflectors 1 L1
Special accessories
2 N
3
4
5

770 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WL 24-2

Technical data WL 24-2 R 230 R 240

Scanning range, max. typ./on reflector 22 m/on PL 80 A

Sensitivity Adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 250 mm at a distance of 15 m

Supply voltage VS 12 . . . 240 V DC 2), 24 . . . 240 V AC 3)

Power consumption without heating < 2 VA
Power consumption with heating < 3 VA

Switching output SPDT, isolated 4)

Max. switching voltage 250 V AC/120 V DC
Max. switching current 4 A/250 V AC, 4 A/24 V DC
Max. switching capacity AC: 1000 VA/DC: 100 W
Response time 5) ≤ 10 ms
Max. switching frequency 6) 10/s
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Connection type M16 screw fixing

VDE protection class7) V

Circuit protection 8) A, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Polarising filter
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 3) ± 10 % 5) Signal transit time with resistive load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity
at TU = + 25 °C 4) Provide suitable spark suppression for 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1 protected
2) Limit values inductive or capacitive loads 7) Reference voltage 250 V UC C = Interference pulse suppression

Operating range and operating reserve Order information

Type Order no.
100
1 0 15 22 WL 24-2R 230 1 017 857
WL 24-2R 240 1 017 858
2 0 11 16

3 0 11 16

4 0 7 10
4 1
5 0 7 10
5
0 (m) 4 8 12 16 20 24 10
■ Operating range ■ Scanning range,
max. typical
2
3
Operating reserve

Operating range
Reflector type Operating range
1 PL 80 A 0 . . .15.0 m
2 PL 50 A 0 . . .11.0 m
Scanning range,
3 PL 40 A 0 . . .11.0 m max. typical
1
4 PL 30 A 0 . . .7.0 m (m) 5 10 15 20 25
5 PL 20 A 0 . . .7.0 m

SENSICK CATALOGUE 771

 WS/WE 24-2 Through-beam photoelectric switches, red light – DC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning range
0...60 m

14
Through-beam photoelectric switches
4 14 17.5

6.5
10
■ Robust metal housing 1
■ Large operating reserve and 2
visible red light
■ M16 screw fixing or plug

87.5
3
rotatable by 90°

48
■ Front lens heating and M5

4.7
5
selectable time delay, optional

max. 32
6
30 11.8

27 65

Adjustments
WS/WE possible
24-2B 440 WS/WE 24-2B 230 1 Alignment sight
WS/WE 24-2B 240 WS/WE 24-2B 230 2 LED signal strength indicator
WS/WE 24-2B 440 WS/WE 24-2B 333 3 Centre of optical axis
WS/WE 24-2B 430 4 M5 threaded mounting hole,
WS/WE 24-2V 530 6 mm deep
5 M5 threaded mounting hole,
2 2
through-hole
6 M16 screw fixing and plug
rotatable by 90°
7 Sensitivity adjustment
7 7
8 Light/dark selector
9 NPN/PNP selector
H H 10 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
10 t2 8 8
D D 11 Time control t1 = ON-delay
11 NPN NPN 12 Time delay selector switch
t1
t1 t2 PNP PNP
12 9 9
t0
t1 + t 2

Connection types
WS/WE 24-2B 230 WS/WE 24-2B 333 WS/WE 24-2B 430 WS/WE 24-2V 530
WS/WE 24-2B 240 WS/WE 24-2B 440

See chapter Accessories M16, terminals 3-pin 4-pin, M12 5-pin, M12
Cables and connectors
Mounting systems Sender brn 1 brn 1 brn 1
1 L+ L+ L+ L+
Special accessories blu 2 blu 3 blu 3
2 M M M M
blk 3
5 TE TE
wht 2 wht 2
TE TE

Receiver brn 1 brn 1 brn 1

1 L+ L+ L+ L+
blu 2 blu 3 blu 3
2 M M M M
blk 4 blk 4 blk 4
4 Q/Q Q/Q Q/Q Q/Q
gra 5
Alarm

772 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WS/WE 24-2

Technical data WS/WE 24-2 B 230 B 240 B 333 B 430 B 440 V 530

Scanning range, max. typical 0 . . . 60 m

Sensitivity Adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 700 mm at of 50 m
Angle of dispersion/reception 1°/2.5°

Supply voltage VS 10 . . . 30 V DC 2)
Residual ripple3) < 5 VSS
Current consumption 4)
Sender without heating ≤ 50 mA
Sender with heating ≤ 70 mA
Receiver without heating ≤ 40 mA
Receiver with heating ≤ 60 mA

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Switching outputs PNP or NPN, Q or Q
Output current IA max. 100 mA
Response time 5) ≤ 500 µs
Max. switching frequency 6) 1000/s
Pre-failure signalling output Alarm, PNP
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Test input ”TE” Sender switched off

Sender OFF PNP or NPN: test input to 0 V

Connection types Plug

M16 screw fixing

VDE protection class7) V

Circuit protection 8) A, B, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 3) May not exceed or fall short of 5) Signal transit time with resistive load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity
at TA = + 25 °C VS tolerances 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1 protected
2) 4) 7) –
Limit values Same values for WS and WE, Reference voltage 50 V DC B = Output Q and Q short-circuit
without load protected
C = Interference pulse suppression

Operating range and operating reserve Order information

Type Order no.
100
WS/WE 24-2B 230 1 017 861
WS/WE 24-2B 240 1 017 862
0 50 60
WS/WE 24-2B 333 1 017 874
WS/WE 24-2B 430 1 017 853
0 (m) 10 20 30 40 50 60 WS/WE 24-2B 440 1 017 875
WS/WE 24-2V 530 1 017 877
■ Operating range ■ Scanning range,
max. typical
10
Operating reserve

Operating range

Scanning range, max. typical

1
(m) 10 20 30 40 50 60
SENSICK CATALOGUE 773
 WS/WE 24-2 Through-beam photoelectric switches, red light – UC

Dimensional drawing
Scanning range
0...60 m

14
Through-beam photoelectric switches

4 14 17.5

6.5
■ Robust metal housing 10
1
■ Large operating reserve and
2
visible red light
■ M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90°

87.5
3
■ Front lens heating and

48
selectable time delay, optional M5

4.7
5

max. 32
6
30 11.8

27 65
Adjustments possible 1 Alignment sight
WS/WE 24-2R 240 WS/WE 24-2R 230 2 LED signal strength indicator
3 Centre of optical axis
2 2 4 M5 threaded mounting hole,
6 mm deep
5 M5 threaded mounting hole,
through-hole
7 7 6 M16 screw fixing rotatable by 90°
7 Sensitivity adjustment
8 Light/dark selector
H H
9 t2 8 8 9 Time control t2 = OFF-delay
D D
10 Time control t1 = ON-delay
10 t1 11 Time delay selector switch
t1 t2
11 t0
t1 + t 2

Connection type
WS/WE 24-2R 230
WS/WE 24-2R 240

See chapter Accessories M16, terminals

Mounting systems
Special accessories Sender L1
1
2 N

Receiver 1 L1
2 N
3
4
5

774 SENSICK CATALOGUE

 WS/WE 24-2

Technical data WS/WE 24-2 R 230 R 240

Scanning range, max. typical 0 . . . 60 m

Sensitivity Adjustable

Light source 1), light type LED, red light

Light spot diameter Approx. 700 mm at 50 m
Angle of dispersion/reception 1°/2.5°

Supply voltage VS 12 . . . 240 V DC 2), 24 . . . 240 V AC 3)

Power consumption without heating < 2 VA
Power consumption with heating < 3 VA

Switching output SPDT, isolated 4)

Max. switching voltage 250 V AC/120 V DC
Max. switching current 4 A/250 V AC, 4 A/24 V DC
Max. switching capacity AC: 1000 VA/DC: 100 W
Response time ≤ 10 ms
Max. switching frequency 5) 10/s
Time delay Adjustable, 0.5 . . .10 sec

Connection type M16 screw fixing

VDE protection class6) V

Circuit protection 7) A, C
Enclosure rating IP 67

Ambient temperature TA Operation – 40 °C . . . + 60 °C

Storage – 40 °C . . . + 75 °C
Weight Approx. 330 g
Front lens heating
Housing material Zinc die-cast housing
1) Average service life 100,000 h 3) ± 10 % 5) Signal transit time with resistive load 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity
at TU = + 25 °C 4) Provide suitable spark suppression for 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1 protected
2) Limit values inductive or capacitive loads 7) Reference voltage 250 V UC C = Interference pulse suppression

Operating range and function reserve Order information

Type Order no.
100
WS/WE 24-2R 230 1 017 863
WS/WE 24-2R 240 1 017 864
0 50 60

0 (m) 10 20 30 40 50 60

■ Operating range ■ Scanning range,

max. typical
10
Operating reserve

Operating range

Scanning range, max. typical

1
(m) 10 20 30 40 50 60

SENSICK CATALOGUE 775