Sick WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor with 80 m sensing range and NPN output for industrial automation applications. This Sick photoelectric sensor from the W12 series uses visible red laser light at 650 nm, supports light and dark switching, delivers ≤200 µs response time, and operates on 10–30 V DC.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 |
Sick WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 80 m |
| Sensing range | - |
| Polarisation filters | - |
| Light source | Laser |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 0.5 mm (1.5 m) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Angle of dispersion | - |
| Special applications | Detecting small objects, Detection of objects moving at high speeds |
| Items supplied | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | ≤ 45 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | NPN |
| Switching mode | Light switching, Dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Uv - < 2.9 V, Uv V / 0 V <= 1.5 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 200 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 2,500 Hz 5) |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Special feature | - |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15 mm x 49 mm x 41.5 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67, IP69K |
| Ambient operating temperature | –10 °C ... +50 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –25 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 260 g |
The WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 Sick 80m NPN Through-beam Sensor is a long-range through-beam photoelectric sensor designed for industrial automation. This model provides 80 m sensing distance, NPN switching output, and 200 µs response time using visible red laser light. As part of the Sick W12 series, the WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 is used where precise detection of small or fast-moving objects is required.
In conveyor systems, packaging lines, automated assembly, and material handling equipment, the WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 Sick 80m NPN Through-beam Sensor ensures reliable detection across long distances. The through-beam operating principle supports stable signal output even in high-speed applications, while laser-based optics allow accurate sensing of small targets in demanding industrial environments.
The WS/WE12L-2N410AO4 from Sick is built for continuous industrial use with a robust metal housing and high enclosure protection. Its electrical stability, defined sensing behavior, and compatibility with W12 series components make it suitable for automation systems requiring dependable long-range through-beam detection and consistent NPN output performance.
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