# Photo Sensor, 5m, NPN, Autocollimation, Retroreflective, 10 to 30VDC, 4 Pin M12 Connector, W9 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/WL9G-3N2432/photo-sensor-5m-npn-autocollimation
**SKU**: WL9G-3N2432
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €145.9500
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W9 Series |
| Sensing Method | Autocollimation, Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 5m |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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WL9G-3N2432 W9 **SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WL9G-3N2432 | W9** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WL9G-3N2432|1054152|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/W9||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Autocollimation|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12.2 mm x 50 mm x 23.6 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Rectangular|
|**Mounting hole**|M3|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 m ... 5 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0 m ... 3 m1)|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|PinPoint LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 45 mm (1.5 m)|
|**Wave length**|650 nm|
|**Adjustment**|Single teach-in button|
|**AutoAdapt**|✔|
|**Special feature**|Detecting transparent objects|
|**Special applications**|Detecting transparent objects|



- 1) Reflector PL80A. 

2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|20 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|NPN4)|
|**Output function**|Complementary|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching4)|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA5)|
|**Response time**|< 0.5 ms6)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,000 Hz7)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A8)<br>B9)<br>C10)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|13 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP66<br>IP67<br>IP69K|
|**Special feature**|Detecting transparent objects|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.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) Q = light switching. 

5) At and above Tu 50 °C, a max. load current of Imax. = 50 mA is permitted. 

6) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

7) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

9) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 10) C = interference suppression. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,232 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270902|



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|**ECLASS 6.2**<br>~~ne~~|27270902<br>~~ne~~|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 7.0**<br>~~ne~~<br>~~Me~~|27270902<br>~~ne~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ECLASS 8.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~I~~|27270902<br>~~Me~~<br>~~I~~|
|**ECLASS 8.1**<br>~~I~~<br>~~Me~~|27270902<br>~~I~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ECLASS 9.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|27270902<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ECLASS 10.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|27270902<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ECLASS 11.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~ne~~|27270902<br>~~Me~~<br>~~ne~~|
|**ECLASS 12.0**<br>~~ne~~<br>~~Me~~|27270902<br>~~ne~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ETIM 5.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|EC002717<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ETIM 6.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|EC002717<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ETIM 7.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|EC002717<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**ETIM 8.0**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|EC002717<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|39121528<br>~~Me~~<br>~~Me~~|



Adjustments 

Single teach-in button 

③ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

④ LED indicator green: power on 

⑧ Teach-in button 

## Connection type 

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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-084 

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## Characteristic curve 

## WL9G-3 

## Function reserve 

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- ① Reflector PL80A 

- ② Reflector P250F 

- ③ Reflector PL40A 

- ④ Reflector PL20F 

- ⑤ PL10F reflector 

- ⑥ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 

## Light spot size 

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## Sensing range diagram 

## WL9G-3 

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0 3.0 5.0<br>0 2.0 3.5<br>0 2.0 4.0<br>0 1.3 2.2<br>0 1.2 1.6<br>0 0.5 0.8<br>0(m) 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0<br>Sensing range Sensing range max.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- ① Reflector PL80A 

- ② Reflector P250F 

- ③ Reflector PL40A 

- ④ Reflector PL20F 

- ⑤ PL10F reflector 

- ⑥ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 

Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

## WL9-3, WSE9-3 

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12.2<br>(4.8) 23.6 (0.93)<br>3.7 (0.15)<br>rag<br>①   Sender and receiver optical axis center<br>②   Mounting hole M3 (Ø 3.1 mm)<br>8 0.31)( 5.2 0.2)( 3 0.12)( 0.2 0.01)(<br>) 8.5 (0.33) ) )<br>18.9 (0.74) ) 1.97( 1.96( 2.07(<br>0.2( 50 8.5 (0.33)) 49.8 ) 52.5<br>5.2  0.76( 0.87(<br>19.6 (0.77)<br>19.2 22.1<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- ③ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ④ LED indicator green: power on 

- ⑤ Connecting cable or connector 

- ⑥ Male connector M8, 4-pin 

- ⑦ Male connector M12, 4-pin 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories , www.sick.com/W9 

|**Brief description**<br>**Type**<br>**Part no.**<br>a~~a~~|
|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates<br>Mounting bracket, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included<br>BEF-WN-W9-2<br>2022855<br>Plug connectors and cables<br>~~ee~~<br>~~treit~~<br>~~eee~~|
|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>YF2A14-<br>2096235|
|Head B: Flying leads<br>050VB3XLEAX|
|Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|
|Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>STE-1204-G<br>6009932|
|Cable: unshielded|
|Reflectors<br>~~ee,~~|
|Fine triple reflector, screw connection, suitable for laser sensors, 52 mm x 62 mm, PM-<br>P250F<br>5308843|
|MA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mounting|



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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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