Sick WSE12-3P2411S36 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick WSE12-3P2411S36 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor with 4 m sensing range, PNP output, and infrared LED light source support. This Sick photoelectric sensor from the W12 series operates on 10–30 V DC, uses infrared light at 850 nm, supports light/dark switching, provides ≤5,000 µs response time, 100 Hz switching frequency, IP66/IP67/IP69K enclosure ratings, and connects via an M12 4-pin connector in a metal housing.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WSE12-3P2411S36 |
Sick WSE12-3P2411S36 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 5 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 4 m |
| Polarisation filters | - |
| Light source | LED |
| Type of light | Infrared light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 750 mm (5 m) |
| Wave length | 850 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 5 turns |
| Angle of dispersion | Approx. 4° |
| Special applications | - |
| Items supplied | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 5,000 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 100 Hz 5) |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Special feature | - |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, IP67, IP69K |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 120 g |
The WSE12-3P2411S36 Sick 4m Through-beam Photoelectric Sensor is designed for stable object detection in industrial automation systems. It operates as a through-beam photoelectric sensor with a 4 m sensing range, PNP digital output, and infrared LED light source. The sensor runs on 10–30 V DC and is part of the Sick W12 series, commonly integrated into automated control and monitoring applications across industrial environments.
In practical industrial use, the WSE12-3P2411S36 Sick 4m Through-beam Photoelectric Sensor is applied on conveyors, packaging lines, automated assembly stations, and material handling systems. The through-beam operating principle enables consistent detection over longer distances, while the defined switching frequency supports controlled process speeds. Its rectangular metal housing and high enclosure ratings allow dependable operation in dust-prone, washdown, or temperature-variable automation settings.
The WSE12-3P2411S36 from Sick combines defined optical performance, controlled response behavior, and mechanical durability for industrial automation reliability. With infrared sensing, PNP output compatibility, and wide operating temperature tolerance, it integrates smoothly into standard industrial control panels. As part of the W12 series, this Sick photoelectric sensor aligns with established automation requirements, supporting consistent detection performance and long-term operational stability.
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