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SICK WL8GP2131 - Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor
The SICK WL8GP2131 is a compact photoelectric retro-reflective sensor from the W8 product family, engineered for reliable object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing a polarized red light source, this sensor precisely identifies objects by detecting reflected light from a reflector, effectively suppressing reflections from shiny surfaces. It is commonly deployed in material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring robust presence detection.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W8
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 VDC to 30 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 20 mA (typical, no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100 mA (max)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz (1 kHz)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Retro-reflective with polarization filter
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED
- SENSING RANGE: 0.03 m to 4.5 m (with PL80A reflector)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC plastic
- DIMENSIONS: Compact rectangular housing (typical for W8 series)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/dark switching selectable
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +55 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, typically via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, material handling equipment
- OBJECT DETECTION: Opaque objects, transparent objects (with suitable reflector), objects with shiny surfaces
