# Laser Sensor, PNP, 12m, 10 to 30VDC, 100mA, WL4SLC-3P2232A00, W4 Series

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**SKU**: WL4SLC-3P2232A00
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €198.7300
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 53 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP66, IP67 |
| Output Type | Complementary PNP |
| Sensor Type | Miniature Photoelectric Sensor |
| Light Source | 650nm Red Laser |
| Product Range | W4 Series |
| Qualification | - |
| Sensing Method | Autocollimation, Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 12m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 12m |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 50°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -10°C |

## Datasheet

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WL4SLC-3P2232A00 W4 

**MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WL4SLC-3P2232A00 | W4** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WL4SLC-3P2232A00|1080945|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/W4||



Illustration may differ 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Autocollimation|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 m ... 12 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0 m ... 8 m1)|
|**Polarisation filters**|Yes|
|**Emitted beam**<br>Light source<br>Type of light<br>Light spot size (distance)|Laser2)<br>Visible red light<br>Ø 1 mm (500 mm)|
|**Key laser figures**<br>Normative reference<br>Laser class<br>Wave length|EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-1:2014 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11<br>1<br>650 nm|
|**Adjustment**|IO-Link, Single teach-in button|
|**Special applications**|Detecting small objects|



- 1) Reflector PL80A. 

- 2) Average service life: 50,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

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|**Mounting hole**|M3|
|---|---|
|**Pin 2 configuration**|External input, Teach-in input, Sender off input, Detection output, logic output, Device contami-<br>nation alarm output|



- 1) Reflector PL80A. 

2) Average service life: 50,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|562 years (EN ISO 13849-1)1)|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|10 years|



- 1) Mode of calculation: Parts-Count-calculation. 

## Communication interface 

|**IO-Link**|✔, COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|
|---|---|
|Data transmission rate|COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|
|Cycle time|2.3 ms|
|Process data length|16 Bit|
|Process data structure|Bit 0 = switching signal QL1<br>Bit 1 = switching signal QL2<br>Bit 2 ... 15 = empty|
|VendorID|26|
|DeviceID HEX|0x80010F|
|DeviceID DEC|8388879|



## Electrical data 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Type|PNP4) 5)|
|Switching mode|Light/dark switching4)|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA|
|Response time|≤ 0.5 ms6)|
|Repeatability (response time)|150 µs7)|



- 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) Q = light switching. 

- 5) Pin 4: This switching output must not be connected to another output. 

- 6) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

- 7) Valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software. 

- 8) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

- 9) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

- 10) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 

- 11) C = interference suppression. 

- 12) With light / dark ratio 1:1, valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software. 

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|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz8)|
|---|---|
|**Output function**|Complementary|
|**Circuit protection**|A9)|
||B10)|
||C11)|
|**Response time Q/ on Pin 2**|300 µs ... 450 µs6) 7)|
|**Switching frequency Q / to pin 2**|1,000 Hz12)|



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) Q = light switching. 

5) Pin 4: This switching output must not be connected to another output. 

6) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

7) Valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software. 

8) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

9) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

10) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 

11) C = interference suppression. 

12) With light / dark ratio 1:1, valid for Q \ on Pin2, if configured with software. 

## Mechanical data 

|**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, Novodur|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|100 g|
|Ambient data||
|**Enclosure rating**|IP66|
||IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–10 °C ... +50 °C|
|**Ambient operating temperature extended**|–30 °C ... +55 °C1) 2)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–30 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493|



1) As of Ta = 50 °C, a max. supply voltage Vmax. = 24 V and a max. load current Imax. = 50 mA is permitted. 

2) Operation below Tu –10 °C is possible if the sensor is already switched on at Tu > –10 °C, then cools down, and the supply voltage is subsequently not switched off. Switching on below Tu –10 °C is not permissible. 

## Smart Task 

|**Smart Task name**|Base logics|
|---|---|
|**Logic function**|Direct|
||AND|



1) SIO Direct: sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication and without using internal sensor logic or time parameters (set to "direct"/"deactivated"). 

2) SIO Logic: Sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication. Sensor-internal logic or timing parameters plus Automation Functions used. 

3) IOL: Sensor operation with full IO-Link communication and usage of logic, timing and Automation Function parameters. 

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||OR<br>WINDOW<br>Hysteresis|
|---|---|
|**Timer function**|Deactivated<br>On delay<br>Off delay<br>ON and OFF delay<br>Impulse (one shot)|
|**Inverter**|Yes|
|**Switching frequency**|SIO Direct: 1000 Hz1)<br>SIO Logic: 1000 Hz2)<br>IOL: 900 Hz3)|
|**Response time**|SIO Direct: 300 µs ... 450 µs1)<br>SIO Logic: 500 µs ... 600 µs2)<br>IOL: 500 µs ... 900 µs3)|
|**Repeatability**|SIO Direct: 150 µs1)<br>SIO Logic: 150 µs2)<br>IOL: 400 µs3)|
|**Switching signal**||
|Switching signal QL1|Switching output|
|Switching signal QL2|Switching output|



1) SIO Direct: sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication and without using internal sensor logic or time parameters (set to "direct"/"deactivated"). 

- 2) SIO Logic: Sensor operation in standard I/O mode without IO-Link communication. Sensor-internal logic or timing parameters plus Automation Functions used. 

- 3) IOL: Sensor operation with full IO-Link communication and usage of logic, timing and Automation Function parameters. 

## Diagnosis 

|**Device status**|Yes|
|---|---|
|**Quality of teach**|Yes|
|**Quality of run**|Yes, Contamination display|



## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270902|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|



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## **UNSPSC 16.0901** 

39121528 

## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

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① Reflector PL20A 

- ② Reflector PL40A 

- ③ Reflector PL80A 

- ④ PL10F reflector 

- ⑤ Reflector PL20F 

- ⑥ Reflector P250F 

- ⑦ Reflective tape REF-AC1000 

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## Light spot size 

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Radius in mm (inch)<br>16<br>(0.63)<br>12<br>(0.47)<br>8<br>(0.31)<br>4<br>(0.16)<br>0<br>–4<br>(–0.16)<br>–8<br>(–0.31)<br>–12<br>(–0.47)<br>–16<br>(–0.63) 2 4 6 8 10 12<br>(6.56) (13.12) (19.69) (26.25) (32.81) (39.37)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Dimensions in mm (inch)** 

|**Sensing range**|**Vertical**|**Horizontal**|
|---|---|---|
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|**0.5 m**|< 1.0|< 1.0|
|**(1.64 feet)**|(0.04)|(0.04)|
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|**1 m**|1.5|1.2|
|**(3.28 feet)**|(0.06)|(0.05)|
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|**6 m**|15.2|7.6|
|**(19.69 feet)**|(0.60)|(0.30)|
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|**12 m**|32.4|16.4|
|**(39.37 feet)**|(1.28)|(0.65)|



Vertical Horizontal 

## Light spot size (detailed view) 

Radius in mm (inch) 

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Sensing range diagram 

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- ① Reflector PL20A 

- ② Reflector PL40A 

- ③ Reflector PL80A 

- ④ PL10F reflector 

- ⑤ Reflector PL20F 

- ⑥ Reflector P250F 

- ⑦ Reflective tape REF-AC1000 

Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

WL4SL-3, WL4SLG-3, WSE4SL-3, plug 

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- ① Center of optical axis 

- ② Threaded mounting hole M3 

- ③ Connection 

- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑥ Single teach-in button 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/W4 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF8U14-|2095889|
||• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads|050VA3XLEAX||
||• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable|||
||• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC|||
||• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded|||
||• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|||
||• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M8, 4-pin, straight|STE-0804-G|6037323|
||• **Description:**Unshielded|||
||• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals|||
||• **Permitted cross-section:**0.14 mm² ... 0.5 mm²|||
|Reflectors||||
||Fine triple reflector, screw connection, suitable for laser sensors, 20 mm x 32 mm, PM-|PL10F|5311210|
||MA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mounting|||



## Recommended services 

> Additional services > www.sick.com/W4 

||**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|
|Function Block Factory|||
|• **Description:**The Function Block Factory supports common programmable logic controllers<br>(PLCs) from various manufacturers, such as Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell Automation and<br>B&R. More information on the FBF can be found <a href=https://fbf.cloud.sick.com tar-<br>get="_blank"> here</a>.<br>• **Note:**You can configure your function block at <a href=https://fbf.cloud.sick.com tar-<br>get="_blank"> Function Block Factory.</a> As a login please use your SICK ID.|Function Block Factory|On request|



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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com 



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