WL18-3N230 Datasheet, PDF (2/7 Pages) SICK AG – Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, autocollimation

Photoelectric sensors
W18-3, Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, autocollimation
Type
Part No.
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At a glance
• Sender LED with visible red light
• Autocollimation optics with polarizing filter
• Sensitivity control via potentiometer
• Immune to ambient light
• Optional test input for system diagnostics
• Rugged plastic housing
Your benefits
• Fast installation due to highly visible red light saves time
• Reliable detection of shiny objects without a blind zone due to autocollimation
optics and a polarizing filter
• Quick and easy sensing range adjustment due to 270° potentiometer
• Crosstalk and ambient light immunity reduce false readings and downtime
• Reliable availability in the field
Illustration may differ
Features
Sensor/detection principle:
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Housing design (light emission):
Sensing range max.:
Sensing range:
Type of light:
Light source:
Angle of dispersion:
Adjustment:
Light spot size (distance):
Continuous threshold adaption:
1) 2)
3)
PL80A Average service life of 100,000 h at T = +25 °C
A
Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, autocollimation
17.6 mm x 75.5 mm x 33.5 mm
Rectangular
0 m ... 7 m ¹⁾
2)
0 m ... 5 m
Visible red light
3)
LED
1.8 °
Potentiometer, 1 turn
Ø 40 mm (2 m)
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Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage:
Ripple:
Power consumption:
Output type:
Output function:
1)
10 V DC ... 30 V DC
< 5 Vpp ²⁾
3)
40 mA
NPN
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