Photoelectric Sensor: W8G – WL8G-P2131

Part No.: 6033186

General Specifications

• Sensor Type: Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor

• Special Feature: Designed for detecting transparent objects

• Design: Rectangular

• Optics: Coaxial/autocollimation (no minimum distance to reflector)

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 11 mm × 31 mm × 20 mm

• Light Source: LED (visible red light)

• Wavelength: 650 nm

• Light Spot Size: Ø 70 mm (at 2 m)

• Adjustment: 270° potentiometer

• Switching Mode: Light/dark switching (selectable via rotary switch)

Sensing Characteristics

• Sensing Range Max: 0 m to 3 m (with reflector PL80A)

• Recommended Sensing Range: 0 m to 1.7 m

• Attenuation Along Beam: ≤ 20%

Electrical Specifications

• Supply Voltage (UB): 10 V DC to 30 V DC

• Ripple: ±10%

• Current Consumption: 30 mA (no load)

• Output Type: PNP

• Signal Voltage (HIGH/LOW): Approx. VS – 1.8 V / 0 V

• Output Current (Imax): ≤ 100 mA

• Response Time: ≤ 0.5 ms

• Switching Frequency: 1,000 Hz

Protection & Connection

• Connection Type: M8 connector, 3-pin

• Circuit Protection:

  • A: Supply reverse-polarity protected

  • B: Input/output reverse-polarity protected

  • D: Output short-circuit and overcurrent protected

• Enclosure Rating: IP67

Environmental

• Ambient Operating Temperature: –25 °C to +55 °C

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C

• Weight: 10 g

Included Accessories

• Mounting Bracket: Stainless steel (1.4301/304), BEF-W100-A

• Reflector: P250F