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Sick WTT12L-B2563 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTT12L-B2563 Photoelectric Sensor provides a sensing range of one hundred to three thousand eight hundred millimeters using red laser light. This model operates on 10โ30 V DC with a push-pull PNP/NPN output, includes background suppression, and offers a โค 5 ms response time. It features a 658 nm laser source, IP67 protection, a rectangular 20 mm ร 49.6 mm ร 44.2 mm housing, and an M12 connector. Explore Sick Sensors, view Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and refer to the Sick WTT Series for related series information.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | WTT12L-B2563 |
Sick WTT12L-B2563 Photoelectric Sensor โ 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 3) |
| Light spot size (distance) | ร 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 | 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. | โค 100 mA |
| Response time | โค 5 ms |
| Switching frequency | 100 Hz 6) |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 5-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, VISTALยฎ |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | โ35 ยฐC ... +50 ยฐC 10) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | โ40 ยฐC ... +70 ยฐC |
| Weight | 48 g |
The Sick WTT12L-B2563 Photoelectric Sensor is designed for accurate distance-based detection using a 658 nm red laser in industrial automation. The Sick WTT12L-B2563 supports a 100โ3,800 mm sensing range, operates on 10โ30 V DC, and provides a push-pull PNP/NPN output with light/dark switching. As part of the Sick WTT series, it employs an optical time-of-flight principle with background suppression, housed in an IP67-rated VISTAL enclosure suitable for challenging industrial environments.
This sensor is commonly applied in conveyors, packaging machines, automated sorting lines, and assembly operations where long-distance, stable detection is essential. The visible red laser ensures reliable measurement across changing target conditions, while its compact form factor enables easy integration into constrained machine layouts. Its 100 Hz switching frequency and responsive output support consistent operation in medium-speed automation tasks.
The Sick WTT12L-B2563 Photoelectric Sensor provides dependable sensing capability with defined range, fast response time, and durable construction suited for factory automation. With background suppression, IP67 protection, a laser-based detection method, and push-pull output options, it delivers stable performance across varied industrial applications. Sickโs engineering consistency ensures this model remains a reliable choice for long-term sensing needs in industrial machinery.
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