# Photoelectric Sensor, W12-3 Series, Background Suppression, 600 mm, PNP, 10 to 30 Vdc

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/WTB12-3P2413/photoelectric-sensor-w12-3-series-background
**SKU**: WTB12-3P2413
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €223.7200
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:600mm; Sensing Method:Background Suppression; Sensor Output:PNP; Product Range:W12-3 Series; Connection Method:M12 Connector; Supply Voltage DC Min:10VDC; Supply Voltag

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W12-3 Series |
| Sensing Method | Background Suppression |
| Connection Method | M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 600mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 600mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10VDC |

## Datasheet

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WTB12-3P2413 W12-3 

**PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**WTB12-3P2413 | W12-3** PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WTB12-3P2413|1041423|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/W12-3||



Illustration may differ 

## ECOLAB ‘© 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Sensor/detection principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background suppression|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Rectangular|
|**Sensing range max.**|20 mm ... 600 mm1)|
|**Sensing range**|20 mm ... 600 mm|
|**Type of light**|Infrared light|
|**Light source**|LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|15 mm x 15 mm (200 mm)|
|**Wave length**|850 nm|
|**Adjustment**|Double teach-in button|



- 1) Object with 90 % reflectance (referred to standard white, DIN 5033). 

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

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 5 Vpp 2)|



- 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) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

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

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

- 7) C = interference suppression. 

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

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|**Power consumption**|≤ 55 mA3)|
|---|---|
|**Output type**|PNP|
|**Output function**|Complementary|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching|
|**Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW**|> Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V|
|**Output current Imax.**|100 mA|
|**Response time**|≤ 330 µs4)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,500 Hz5)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A6)<br>C7)<br>D8)|
|**Protection class**|II|
|**Weight**|120 g|
|**Housing material**|Metal|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP66<br>IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient storage temperature**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.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) Signal transit time with resistive load. 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 6) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 7) C = interference suppression. 

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

## Classifications 

|**ECl@ss 5.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**ECl@ss 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 6.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 6.2**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 7.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 8.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 8.1**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 9.0**|27270904|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



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## Adjustments possible 

WTB12-3, WTF12-3, double teach-in button 

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- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑧ Sensing range adjustment: double teach-in button 

## Connection diagram 

Cd-083 

set brn 1 + (L+) ~~>~~ wht 2 Q blu 3 ~~—-~~ **-** (M) blk 4 ~~mle~~ Q 

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## Characteristic curve 

WTB12-3, infrared light 

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25<br>20 1<br>6%/90%<br>15<br>10 2<br>18%/90%<br>5<br>3<br>90%/90%<br>mm 100 200 300 400 500 600<br>(inch) (3.94) (7.87) (11.81) (15.75) (19.69) (23.62)<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- ① Sensing range on black, 6% remission 

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission 

## Sensing range diagram 

WTB12-3, infrared light 

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1 20 400<br>2 20 500<br>3 20 600<br>0 100 200 300 400 500 600<br>(3.94) (7.87) (11.81) (15.75) (19.69) (23.62)<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>Sensing range<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- ① Sensing range on black, 6% remission 

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission 

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

WTB12-3, double teach-in button 

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- ① Standard direction of the material being detected 

- ② Optical axis, receiver 

- ③ Optical axis, sender 

- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑥ M4 threaded mounting hole, 4 mm deep 

- ⑦ Mounting hole, Ø 4.2 mm 

- ⑧ Sensing range adjustment: double teach-in button 

- ⑨ Connection 

## Recommended accessories 

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

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
|a|Plate N02 for universal clamp bracket, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clamping<br>bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N02|2051608|
||Plate N03 for universal clamp bracket, zinc coated, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die<br>cast (clamping bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N03|2051609|
|4|Plate N04 for universal clamp, steel, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clamping<br>bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N04|2051610|



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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Device protection (mechanical)||||
|af|Protective housing for universal clamp, Zinc plated steel (protective housing), Zinc die<br>cast (clamping bracket), Universal clamp, mounting hardware|BEF-SG-W12-3|2045175|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, large, Stainless steel, mounting hardware included|BEF-WG-W12|2013942|
||Mounting bracket, small, Stainless steel, mounting hardware included|BEF-WK-W12|2012938|
|Terminal and alignment brackets||||
|)|Double clamp bracket for dovetail mounting, Aluminum (anodised), mounting hardware<br>included|BEF-DKH-W12|2013947|
|ve|Clamping block for dovetail mounting, Aluminum (anodised), mounting hardware includ-<br>ed|BEF-KH-W12|2013285|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m|DOL-1204-G02M|6009382|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 5 m|DOL-1204-G05M|6009866|
|~~\~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled with LED<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m|DOL-1204-L02M|6027945|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled with LED<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 5 m|DOL-1204-L05M|6027944|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m|DOL-1204-W02M|6009383|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 5 m|DOL-1204-W05M|6009867|
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: cable<br>Cable: PVC, unshielded, 10 m|DOL-1204-W10M|6010541|
|®,|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: -<br>Cable: unshielded|DOS-1204-G|6007302|
|s3|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, angled<br>Head B: -<br>Cable: unshielded|DOS-1204-W|6007303|



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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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