# Photoelectric Sensor, 20m, PNP, Through Beam, 10 to 30VDC, 4 Pin M12 Connector, W12-3 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/WSE12C-3P2430A00/photoelectric-sensor-20m-pnp-through-beam-10-to
**SKU**: WSE12C-3P2430A00
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €221.8100
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W12-3 Series |
| Sensing Method | Through Beam |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 20m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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WSE12C-3P2430A00 W12-3 

**SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WSE12C-3P2430A00 | W12-3** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WSE12C-3P2430A00|1067780|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/W12-3||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Through-beam photoelectric sensor|
|---|---|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 m ... 20 m|
|**Sensing range**|0 m ... 15 m|
|**Emitted beam**<br>Light source<br>Type of light<br>Light spot size (distance)|PinPoint LED1)<br>Visible red light<br>Ø 220 mm (15 m)|
|**Key LED figures**<br>Wave length|640 nm|
|**Adjustment**|IO-Link|
|**Angle of dispersion**|Approx. 1.5°|
|**Part number of individual components**|2077227 WE12C-3P2430A00 2078000 WS12-3D2430S05|
|**Pin 2 configuration**|External input, Teach-in input, Detection output, logic output, Device contamination alarm out-<br>put|



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

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|539 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years|



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## 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|0x8000F6|
|DeviceID DEC|8388854|
|Electrical data||
|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption, sender**|≤ 30 mA3)|
|**Current consumption, receiver**|≤ 15 mA3)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Type|PNP4)|
|Switching mode|Light/dark switching|
|Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|> Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA|
|Response time|5)|
|Repeatability (response time)|100 µs6)|
|Switching frequency|1,500 Hz|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>C9)<br>D10)|
|**Response time Q/ on Pin 2**|200 µs ... 300 µs5) 6)|
|**Switching frequency Q / to pin 2**|≤ 1,500 Hz11)|
|**Test input sender off**|TE to 0 V|



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

- 5) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

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

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

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

- 9) C = interference suppression. 

- 10) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

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

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## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**||Rectangular|
|---|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**||15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm|
|**Connection**||Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Material**|||
||Housing|Metal, zinc diecast|
||Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**||120 g|



## Ambient data 

|**Enclosure rating**|IP66|
|---|---|
||IP67|
||IP69K|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493|



## Smart Task 

|**Smart Task name**||Base logics|
|---|---|---|
|**Logic function**||Direct|
|||AND|
|||OR|
|||WINDOW|
|||Hysteresis|
|**Timer function**||Deactivated|
|||On delay|
|||Off delay|
|||ON and OFF delay|
|||Impulse (one shot)|
|**Inverter**||Yes|
|**Switching frequency**||SIO Direct: 1500 Hz1)|
|||SIO Logic: 1500 Hz2)|
|||IOL: 1100 Hz3)|
|**Response time**||SIO Direct: 200 µs ... 300 µs1)|
|||SIO Logic: 400 µs ... 500 µs2)|
|||IOL: 400 µs ... 750 µs3)|
|**Repeatability**||SIO Direct: 100 µs1)|
|||SIO Logic: 100 µs2)|
|||IOL: 350 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|
|---|---|
|**Function reserve**|Yes|



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## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270901|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270901|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002716|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

① Optical axis 

- ② LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ③ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ④ M4 threaded mounting hole, 4 mm deep 

- ⑤ Mounting hole, Ø 4.2 mm 

- ⑥ Connection 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/W12-3 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||• **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, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|i<|• **Description:**Unshielded|||
|~|• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals|||
||• **Permitted cross-section:**≤ 0.75 mm²|||



## Recommended services 

||**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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