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Sick WTT12L-B2522 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTT12L-B2522 Photoelectric Sensor delivers a hundred to one-thousand four-hundred millimeter sensing range using visible red laser light. It includes background suppression, a push-pull PNP/NPN output, and a ≤ 16.7 ms response time with a 30 Hz switching frequency. Operating on 10–30 V DC, this rectangular device features teach-in adjustment, an M12 connector, IP67 protection, and VISTAL® housing for industrial use. Explore Sick Sensors, browse Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and view the Sick WTT Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | WTT12L-B2522 |
Sick WTT12L-B2522 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 ... 1,400 mm |
| Sensing range | 100 mm ... 1,400 mm3) |
| Type of Light | Visible red light |
| Light source | Laser |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 10 mm (1,400 mm) |
| Wave length | 658 nm |
| Laser class | 1 (IEC 60825-1 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.1 |
| Adjustment | Single teach-in button (1 x) |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 70 mA 3) |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 16.7 ms |
| Switching frequency | 30 Hz 6) |
| 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 10) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 48 g |
The Sick WTT12L-B2522 Photoelectric Sensor is designed for precise medium-range object detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick WTT12L-B2522 provides a 100–1400 mm sensing range, uses visible red laser light, and supports a push-pull PNP/NPN output suitable for many control systems. As part of the WTT series, it operates on 10–30 V DC and uses optical time-of-flight with background suppression for consistent performance on diverse materials.
This sensor suits conveyors, packaging lines, assembly machinery, sorting systems, and automated detection tasks requiring stable measurement. Its 16.7 ms response time and 30 Hz switching frequency allow use in moderate-speed operations. The IP67-rated VISTAL® housing, PMMA optics, and M12 connection ensure durability and ease of installation in environments with dust, vibration, and temperature variations.
The Sick WTT12L-B2522 Photoelectric Sensor offers dependable detection capability, practical installation features, and performance suited for continuous industrial operation. With a defined 100–1400 mm range, push-pull output, and IP67 protection, it meets the needs of engineers requiring reliable sensing in automated processes. Sick’s proven sensing technology supports long-term use across multiple machine and factory applications.
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