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Sick WTT12LC-B2543 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTT12LC-B2543 Photoelectric Sensor delivers a sensing range of one hundred to one thousand eight hundred millimeters using red laser light. This model operates on 10–30 V DC with a push-pull PNP/NPN output, supports IO-Link adjustment, and offers a ≤ 16.7 ms response time. It features a 658 nm laser, IP67 protection, a rectangular 20 mm × 49.6 mm × 44.2 mm housing, and an M12 connector. Explore Sick Sensors, view Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and refer to the Sick WTT Series for additional series details.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | WTT12LC-B2543 |
Sick WTT12LC-B2543 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 ... 1,800 mm |
| Sensing range | 100 mm ... 1,800 mm3) |
| Type of Light | Visible red light |
| Light source | Laser 7) |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 12 mm (1,800 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), 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 | ≤ 16.7 ms 6) |
| Switching frequency | 30 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 | –35 °C ... +50 °C 1 |
The Sick WTT12LC-B2543 Photoelectric Sensor is a laser-based detection device designed for accurate distance sensing in industrial automation. The Sick WTT12LC-B2543 supports a 100–1,800 mm sensing range, operates on 10–30 V DC, and provides a push-pull PNP/NPN output with light switching. As part of the Sick WTT series, it uses an optical time-of-flight method with background suppression and is enclosed in a durable VISTAL IP67-rated housing suitable for demanding machine environments.
This sensor is used in conveyors, automated packaging lines, sorting systems, and assembly machinery where stable long-distance detection is required. The 658 nm visible red laser ensures reliable measurement across varied surfaces, while IO-Link capability allows easy parameter adjustments. Its compact rectangular housing supports integration in tight layouts, and the 30 Hz switching frequency suits consistent detection in medium-speed automation tasks.
The Sick WTT12LC-B2543 Photoelectric Sensor provides reliable sensing performance with defined distance capability, stable optical output, and industry-rated protection. Features such as background suppression, a 16.7 ms response time, IP67 construction, and push-pull switching make it suitable for long-term use in industrial environments. Sick’s engineering quality ensures consistent performance for automation applications requiring accurate object detection and durable sensor operation.
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