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Sick WTT12L-A2563 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTT12L-A2563 Photoelectric Sensor delivers a sensing range of one hundred to three thousand eight hundred millimeters using red laser light. This model operates on 12–30 V DC with a push-pull PNP/NPN output, includes background suppression, and provides a ≤ 5 ms response time. It features a 658 nm laser, IP67 protection, a 20 mm × 49.6 mm × 44.2 mm housing, and an M12 connector. Explore Sick Sensors, view Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and refer to the Sick WTT Series for series-level details.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | WTT12L-A2563 |
Sick WTT12L-A2563 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression, Optical time-of-flight |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 20 mm x 49.6 mm x 44.2 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Rectangular |
| Sensing range max. | 50 mm ... 3,800 mm |
| Sensing range | 100 mm ... 3,800 mm |
| Type of Light | Visible red light |
| Light source | Laser 6) |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 18 mm (3,800 mm) |
| Wave length | 658 nm |
| Laser class | 1 (IEC 60825-1 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.1 |
| Adjustment | Single teach-in button (2 x) |
| Supply voltage UB | 12 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp 3) |
| Current consumption | 70 mA |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 50 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 5 ms 6) |
| Switching frequency | 100 Hz 7) |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 5-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, VISTAL® |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –35 °C ... +50 °C 1 |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 48 g |
The Sick WTT12L-A2563 Photoelectric Sensor is a red-light distance-measuring device for industrial automation applications. The Sick WTT12L-A2563 supports a 100–3,800 mm sensing range, operates on 12–30 V DC, and provides a push-pull PNP/NPN output with light switching. As part of the Sick WTT series, it uses an optical time-of-flight detection method with background suppression and is built in an IP67-rated VISTAL housing suited for demanding automation environments.
This sensor is widely used in conveyor monitoring, packaging processes, automated material handling, and assembly lines where long-distance and stable detection are essential. The visible 658 nm laser supports consistent measurement across varied surfaces, while its compact rectangular housing simplifies integration into tight machine layouts. The 100 Hz switching frequency and repeatable detection performance make it suitable for medium-speed industrial operations.
The Sick WTT12L-A2563 Photoelectric Sensor offers dependable long-range detection, robust construction, and consistent optical output for industrial automation. With features such as background suppression, IP67 protection, a 5 ms response time, and push-pull switching, it provides reliable sensing in environments exposed to dust, vibration, or varying light conditions. Sick’s engineering reliability ensures stable long-term performance for distance-based object detection in automated systems.
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