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Sick WTT12LC-B2513 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTT12LC-B2513 Photoelectric Sensor offers a one-hundred to one-thousand-six-hundred millimeter sensing range using visible red laser light. It features background suppression, PNP/NPN push-pull output, IO-Link support, and a fast ≤ 0.5 ms response time with a 1,000 Hz switching frequency. Operating on 10–30 V DC, it includes dual teach-in buttons, an M12 connector, IP67 enclosure, VISTAL® housing, and PMMA optics for industrial durability. Explore Sick Sensors, browse Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and view the Sick WTT Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | WTT12LC-B2513 |
Sick WTT12LC-B2513 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 ... 1,600 mm |
| Sensing range | 100 mm ... 1,600 mm |
| Type of Light | Visible red light |
| Light source | Laser 8) |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 11 mm (1,600 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), IO-Link |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 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. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 0.5 ms 6) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 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 WTT12LC-B2513 Photoelectric Sensor is a compact, long-range detection device engineered for precision in industrial automation. The Sick WTT12LC-B2513 provides a 100–1,600 mm sensing range, uses visible red laser technology, and supports PNP/NPN push-pull output for flexible integration. With a 1,000 Hz switching frequency and ≤ 0.5 ms response time, it belongs to the WTT series known for stable optical time-of-flight performance and background suppression.
This model is suitable for conveyors, packaging machines, robotic handling systems, and automated inspection applications requiring consistent object detection. Its IO-Link capability enhances parameterization and diagnostics, while IP67 protection and VISTAL® housing ensure durability against dust, vibration, and temperature variations. The M12 connector and teach-in buttons simplify commissioning across various machine layouts.
The Sick WTT12LC-B2513 Photoelectric Sensor offers dependable sensing performance, strong background suppression, and reliable laser detection for industrial tasks. Buyers selecting the WTT12LC-B2513 benefit from Sick’s proven sensing accuracy, robust construction, and efficient response behavior suitable for material handling, assembly, and automation workflows. Its resilience and technical consistency make it a trusted choice for continuous industrial operation.

