# Photo Sensor, 12 m, PNP, Retroreflective, 10 to 30 VDC, M12 Connector, W9 Series

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**SKU**: WL9L-3P2432
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €198.7300
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W9 Series |
| Sensing Method | Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 12m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 12m |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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WL9L-3P2432 W9 

**SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WL9L-3P2432 | W9** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

**Type Part no.** | ~~nn~~ WL9L-3P2432 1058175 Other models and accessories www.sick.com/W9 

Illustration may differ 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Device type**|Photoelectric sensors|
|---|---|
|**Sensor/ detection principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, autocollimation|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12.2 mm x 52.2 mm x 23.6 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Rectangular|
|**Mounting hole**|M3|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 m ... 12 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0 m ... 8 m1)|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|Laser2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 1 mm (500 mm)|
|**Wave length**|650 nm|
|**Laser class**|1 (IEC 60825-1 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11)|
|**Adjustment**|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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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP4)|
|**Output function**|Complementary|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching4)|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|≤ 0.5 ms5)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,000 Hz6)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>C9)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|13 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP66<br>IP67<br>IP69K|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–10 °C ... +50 °C|
|**Ambient operating temperature extended**|–30 °C ... +55 °C10) 11)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–30 °C ... +70 °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) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

6) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

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

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

11) 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. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|616 years (EN ISO 13849-1)1)|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years|



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

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## Classifications 

|**ECl@ss 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECl@ss 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 6.0**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 6.2**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 7.0**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 8.0**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 8.1**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 9.0**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 10.0**|27270902|
|**ECl@ss 11.0**|27270902|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection diagram 

Cd-083 

BN 1 + (L+) ~~<—~~ WH 2 Q BU 3 **-** (M) BK 4 ~~>—_1-~~ Q 

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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 

## Light spot size 

## Radius in mm (inch) 

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## **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 

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## 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 

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## Adjustments 

Single teach-in button 

- ③ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ④ LED indicator green: power on 

- ⑧ Teach-in button 

## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

## WL9L-3 

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12.2<br>(0.48) 23.6 (0.93)<br>3.7 (0.15)<br>tog<br>①   Sender and receiver optical axis center<br>②   Mounting hole M3 (Ø 3.1 mm)<br>)<br>5.2 0.2)( 3 0.12( 0.2 0.01)(<br>(0.72)<br>) 8.5 (0.33) ) )<br>18.2  ) 1.97( 1.96( 2.07(<br>0.2( 50 8.5 )(0.33) 49.8 ) 52.5<br>5.2  19.6 (0.77) 19.20.76( 22.10.87(<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 connecting cable with connector 

- ⑥ Male connector M8, 4-pin 

- ⑦ Male connector M12, 4-pin 

## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/W9 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included|BEF-WN-W9-2|2022855|



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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||Head B: Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|||
||Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|Sa|Head B: -|||
|~|Cable: unshielded|||
|Reflectors||||
|no|Fine triple reflector, screw connection, suitable for laser sensors, 20 mm x 32 mm, PM-|PL10F|5311210|
||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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