# Photoelectric Sensor, 4.5m, NPN/PNP/Push Pull, Retroreflective, 30VDC, 3 Pin M8 Connector, W4 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/WLD4FP-213111A0ZZZ/photoelectric-sensor-45m-npn-pnp-push-pull
**SKU**: WLD4FP-213111A0ZZZ
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €77.0900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W4 Series |
| Sensing Method | Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | 3 Pin M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 4.5m |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN / PNP, Push Pull |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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WLD4FP-213111A0ZZZ W4 

**MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WLD4FP-213111A0ZZZ | W4** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WLD4FP-213111A0ZZZ|1121473|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/W4<br>=>||



Illustration may differ 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system)|
|**Sensing range**<br>Sensing range min.<br>Sensing range max.<br>Maximum distance range from reflector to sen-<br>sor (operating reserve 1)<br>Recommended distance range from reflector to<br>sensor (operating reserve 3,75)<br>Reference reflector<br>Recommended sensing range for the best per-<br>formance|0 m<br>4.5 m<br>0.015 m ... 4.5 m<br>0.035 m ... 3.9 m<br>Reflector P250<br>0.035 m ... 3.9 m|
|**Polarisation filters**|Yes|
|**Emitted beam**<br>Light source<br>Type of light<br>Shape of light spot<br>Light spot size (distance)<br>Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam<br>around the standardized transmission axis<br>(squint angle)|PinPoint LED<br>Visible red light<br>Point-shaped<br>Ø 38 mm (1,000 mm)<br>< +/- 1.5° (at Ta = +23 °C)|
|**Key LED figures**||



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|Normative reference|EN 62471:2008-09 | IEC 62471:2006, modified|
|---|---|
|LED risk group marking|Free group|
|Wave length|635 nm|
|Average service life|100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C|
|**Adjustment**||
|None|–|
|**Indication**||
|LED green|Operating indicator<br>Static on: power on|
|LED yellow|Status of received light beam<br>Static on: object not present<br>Static off: object present<br>Flashing: Below the 1.5 function reserve|



## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,390 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years (EN ISO 13849, rate of use: 60 %)|
|Electrical data||
|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|**Ripple**|≤ 5 Vpp|
|**Usage category**|DC-12 (According to EN 60947-5-2)<br>DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 20 mA, without load. At UB= 24 V|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Number|1|
|Type|Push-pull: PNP/NPN|
|Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V|
|Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW|Approx. UB/ < 2.5 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA|
|Circuit protection outputs|Reverse polarity protected<br>Overcurrent protected<br>Short-circuit protected|
|Response time|≤ 500 µs|
|Repeatability (response time)|150 µs2)|
|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz3)|
|**Pin/Wire assignment**||
|Function of pin 4/black (BK)|Digital output, dark switching, object present → output Q HIGH4)|



- 1) Limit values. 

- 2) Signal transit time with resistive load in switching mode. 

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

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

## Mechanical data 

**Housing** 

Rectangular 

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|**Design detail**|Flat|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|16 mm x 40.1 mm x 12.1 mm|
|**Connection**|Connector M8, 3-pin|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|Male connector|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|**Weight**|Approx. 30 g|
|**Maximum tightening torque of the fixing**|0.4 Nm|
|**screws**||
|Ambient data||
|**Enclosure rating**|IP66 (EN 60529)|
||IP67 (EN 60529)|
||IP69 (EN 60529)|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**Typ. Ambient light immunity**|Artificial light: ≤ 50,000 lx|
||Sunlight: ≤ 50,000 lx|
|**Shock resistance**|30 g, 11 ms (3 positive and 3 negative shocks along X, Y, Z axes, 18 total shocks|
||(EN60068-2-27))|
|**Vibration resistance**|10 Hz ... 1,000 Hz (Amplitude 1 mm, 3 x 30 min (EN60068-2-6))|
|**Air humidity**|35 % ... 95 %, Relative humidity (no condensation)|
|**Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)**|EN 60947-5-2|
|**Resistance to cleaning agent**|ECOLAB|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493|



## 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**|27270904|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



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## Adjustments 

Display and adjustment elements 

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① LED green ② LED yellow 

## Connection type 

Connector M8, 3-pin 

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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-514 

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## Truth table 

Push-pull: PNP/NPN - light switching Q 

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Light switching Q (normally closed (upper switch), normally open (lower switch))<br>Object not present   Output HIGH Object present   Output LOW<br>Light receive<br>Light receive indicator<br>Load resistance to L+<br>Load resistance to M<br>+ (L+) + (L+)<br>Q Q<br>‒ (M) ‒ (M)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Push-pull: PNP/NPN – dark switching Ǭ 

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po Dark switching Q (normally open (upper switch), normally closed (lower switch))<br>Object not present   Output LOW Object present   Output HIGH<br>Light receive i)<br>Light receive indicator 10:<br>Load resistance to L+  A&A<br>Load resistance to M A<br>+ (L+) + (L+)<br>VY ie Q f Q<br>Lf ‒ (M) Naas : ‒ (M)<br>Characteristic curve<br>Reflective tape<br>Operating reserve<br>15<br>3<br>10<br>2<br>1<br>5<br>1<br>0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.40) (19.69)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Characteristic curve 

## Reflective tape 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

① Reflective tape REF-DG 

- ② Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 

- ③ Reflective tape REF-AC1000 

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## Standard reflectors 

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Operating reserve<br>40<br>35<br>5<br>30 6<br>7<br>25<br>20 3 4<br>15<br>10 2<br>5 1<br>1<br>0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.40) (19.69)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① Reflector PL22 

- ② Reflector PL20A 

- ③ Reflector PL30A 

- ④ Reflector PL40A 

- ⑤ Reflector PL80A 

- ⑥ Reflector C110A 

- ⑦ Reflector P250 

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## Fine triple reflectors 

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Operating reserve<br>20<br>15 som |<br>3<br>4<br>10<br>2 oo<br>5 1 MW.<br>1 PINN  NL<br>0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.40) (19.69)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① PL10FH reflector 

- ② PL10F reflector 

- ③ Reflector PL20F 

- ④ Reflector P250F 

## Chemical-resistant reflectors 

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Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① PL10F CHEM reflector 

- ② Reflector PL20 CHEM 

- ③ Reflector P250 CHEM 

- ④ Reflector P250H 

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## Light spot size 

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Dimensions in mm (inch)<br>80<br>(3.15)<br>40<br>(1.57)<br>0<br>–40<br>(–1.57)<br>–80<br>(–3.15) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 5<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.40) (19.69) (3.28) (16.40)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>Recommended sensing range for the best performance<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Sensing range diagram 

## Standard reflectors 

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1 0.02 2.0 3.0<br>2 0.015 1.9 2.5<br>3 0.015 3.1 4.5<br>4 0.015 4.0 5.0<br>5 0.015 4.5 5.5<br>6 0.015 4.5 5.5<br>7 0.015 3.9 4.5<br>0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.40) (19.69)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>D<br>C<br>A B<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


A = Sensing range min. in m 

- B = Sensing range max. in m 

- C = Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) 

- D = Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3.75) 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① Reflector PL22 

- ② Reflector PL20A 

- ③ Reflector PL30A 

- ④ Reflector PL40A 

- ⑤ Reflector PL80A 

- ⑥ Reflector C110A 

- ⑦ Reflector P250 

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## Reflective tape 

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- A = Sensing range min. in m 

- B = Sensing range max. in m 

- C = Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) 

- D = Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3.75) 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① Reflective tape REF-DG (50 x 50 mm) 

- ② Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 

- ③ Reflective tape REF-AC1000 

Fine triple reflectors 

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A = Sensing range min. in m 

- B = Sensing range max. in m 

- C = Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) 

- D = Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3.75) 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① PL10FH reflector 

- ② PL10F reflector 

- ③ Reflector PL20F 

- ④ Reflector P250F 

## Chemical-resistant reflectors 

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- A = Sensing range min. in m 

- B = Sensing range max. in m 

- C = Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) 

- D = Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 3.75) 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

- ① PL10F CHEM reflector 

- ② Reflector PL20 CHEM 

- ③ Reflector P250 CHEM 

- ④ Reflector P250H 

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

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|aa|9 (0.35)|M8|
|(0.31)|
|①|Center of optical axis, sender|
|②|Center of optical axis, receiver|
|③|M3 mounting hole|
|④|Connection|
|⑤|Display and adjustment elements|
|Recommended accessories|
|Other models and accessories|www.sick.com/W4|
|Brief description|Type|Part no.|
|Mounting brackets and plates|
|Mounting bracket for wall mounting, Stainless steel 1.4571, mounting hardware includ-|BEF-W4-A|2051628|
|ed|
|Plug connectors and cables|
|•|Connection type head A:|Female connector, M8, 3-pin, straight, A-coded|YF8U13-|2095884|
|•|Connection type head B:|Flying leads|050VA1XLEAX|
|®,|•|Signal type:|Sensor/actuator cable|
|•|Cable:|5 m, 3-wire, PVC|
|•|Description:|Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded|
|•|Application:|Zones with chemicals|
|•|Connection type head A:|Male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight|STE-0803-G|6037322|
|•|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|

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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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