SICK WL12L-2B520 Photoelectric Sensor (1018253)

Name: SICK WL12L-2B520 Photoelectric Sensor (1018253)
SKU: WL12L-2B520
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Model	WL12L-2B520
Product Type	Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor
Part Number	WL12L-2B520
Sensing Principle	Retro-reflective with polarisation filter
Sensing Range	Up to 7 m (with recommended reflector)
Supply Voltage	10 V DC to 30 V DC (Ripple ±10 %)
Output Type	NPN, Light/dark switching
Connection Type	4-pin, M12 connector
Signal Type	Switching output (binary)
Switching Frequency	1,000 Hz

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SICK WL12L-2B520 Photoelectric Sensor (1018253)

The SICK WL12L-2B520 is a highly reliable photoelectric retro-reflective sensor featuring advanced background suppression and rugged construction for industrial automation environments. Engineered for demanding detection tasks over longer distances, the WL12L-2B520 offers precise and fast switching, even in tough working conditions.

Technical Specifications

Model	WL12L-2B520
Part Number	WL12L-2B520
Product Type	Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor
Sensing Principle	Retro-reflective with polarisation filter
Light Source	Visible red light (LED)
Sensing Range	Up to 7 m (with recommended reflector)
Adjustment	Potentiometer, 5-turns
Output Type	NPN, Light/dark switching
Switching Frequency	1,000 Hz
Response Time	500 µs
Hysteresis	3% to 15% of sensing range

Electrical Interface

Supply Voltage	10 V DC to 30 V DC (Ripple ±10 %)
Power Consumption	≤ 30 mA
Switching Output	NPN, short-circuit protected
Connection Type	4-pin, M12 connector
Signal Type	Switching output (binary)
Protection Class	III (EN 61140)

Mechanical Data

Enclosure Rating	IP67, IP69K (according to IEC 60529 and DIN 40050)
Housing Material	ABS plastic, highly durable
Lens Material	PMMA (acrylic glass)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	15 mm x 49 mm x 41.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 100 g
Mounting	Through-hole mounting with M3 screws

Safety-Related Data

Short-Circuit Protection	Yes
Overvoltage Protection	Yes
Reverse Polarity Protection	Yes
EMC Compliance	EN 60947-5-2

Ambient Conditions

Operating Temperature	-25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F)
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F)
Ambient Light Immunity	5,000 Lux (incandescent light)
Vibration Resistance	10 g (10 Hz to 55 Hz, IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock Resistance	30 g (11 ms, IEC 60068-2-27)

Certificates and Compliance

European Conformity (CE)
United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA)
cULus Listed (UL 508)
RoHS Compliance

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