Robust metal housing

Dark-switching

Cable or plug connection

Reverse polarity and short circuit protection

W 12-2 WL 12-2
Ambient temperature -25 °C … +60 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 15 x 49 x 41.5
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 5 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP, Q+Q
Type of housing metal
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 7 / PL 80 A

W 140 WL 140
Accessories Cable receptacles, mounting brackets, reflectors
Ambient temperature -25° ... +55 °C (Operation), -40° ... + 70 °C (Storage)
Connection type Cable/PlugM 8, 3-/4-pin
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 11 x 41.8 x 20
Output current (mA) max. 100 mA
Protection category 67
Range (m) 0.01 ... 6
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 ... 5/PL 80 A
Supply voltage 10 ... 30 V DC
Switching outputs PNP/NPN
Type of light Red light
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 ... 6/PL 80 A
Remarks Photoelectric reflex switch, light spot diameter 3 mm at 100 mm distance
Fast response time
Also suitable for “Diamond Grade” reflecting tape

Adjustable sensitivity
LED indicator: function reserve

W 150 WL 150
Accessories reflectors
Ambient temperature -25 °C ... +55 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket M8
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 10 x 28 x 17.5
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0,005...2,4/ PL 80A
Supply voltage DC 10 ... 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP
Type of housing synthetic material
Type of light red light /polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0,005...2,8 / PL 80 A

W 160 WL 160
Ambient temperature -25 °C … +55 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 11 x 23 x 38 / 11 x 38 x 23
Pollution signal output / test input yes / yes
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 2,5 auf reflector P 250
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V
Switching outputs PNP / NPN
Type of light red light/ polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 2.5 onto reflector P 250
Remarks Horizontal and vertical models

Polarisation filter for detection of object with reflective surfaces

W 160T WL 160T red light
Accessories Reflectors
Ambient temperature -25...+55° C (Operation), -40...+70° C (Storage)
Connection type Cable; Plug M 8, 3-/4 pin
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 11 x 47.5 x 23
Output current (mA) max. 100
Protection category 67
Supply voltage 10...30 V DC
Type of light Red light
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0.01...1/P 250 (included)
Remarks Focussed retro reflexive proximity switch, spot diameter 3 mm at 100 mm scanning distance
Fast response time
Detection of smallest objects
Detection of (semi-) transparent objects
LED indicator: function reserve

W 170 WL 170
Ambient temperature -25 °C … +55 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket M 8
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 12 x 37 x 28.6
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 … 3.1 / 0.,1 … 0.56 / P250
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP
Type of housing synthetic material
Type of light red light, visible / polarising filter : yes/no
Remarks Polarising filter enabling reliable deteftion of objects with shiny surfaces

Also suitable for ´Diamond Grade´ reflective tape

Visible red light LED transmitter as alignment aid

W 18-2 WL 18-2
Ambient temperature -40°C … +60°C
Connection type cable (2 m / 5 m) / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 17 x 75 x 32.5
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 4.5 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP, Q+Q
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 7.0 / PL 80 A
Remarks Insensitive to ambient light sources (HF lamps, flashing alarm lamps)

No mutual interference if devices are installed opposite each other

Operating temperature -40 °C...+ 60 °C

Fast response time

W 24 Exi WL 24 Exi
Ambient temperature -25°C … +50°C
Connection type terminal chamber / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 27 x 87.6 x 65
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 8 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 8.2 V (5.0 … 13.5 V)
Switching outputs according to Namur, DIN 19234
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 15.5 / PL 80 A
Remarks Red light

Explosion protection EEx ia IIC T6
Plug rotatable by 90°

Terminal chamber

W 250 WL 250
Ambient temperature -25°C … +55°C
Connection type cable / M12 device plug
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 20 x 60 / 65 x 43
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 … 8 / P 250
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V / DC 12 … 240 V / AC 24 … 240 V
Switching outputs NPN /PNP / Rel. 1xu
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 9.5 / P 250
Remarks Polarisation filter, ensuring reliable detection of objects with reflective surfaces
Robust, compact plastic housing
Adjustable sensitivity setting (2 turns) with position indicator (270°)

M 12 plug rotatable by 90°

W 260 WL 260
Ambient temperature -25°C … +55°C
Connection type terminal chamber / M12 device plug
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 25 x 77.5 x 63
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 … 5 / P 250
Supply voltage DC 10…30 V / DC 12…240 V / AC 24…240 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP / Rel. 1xu
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0.01 … 14/ PL 80 A
Remarks Polarising filter providing reliable detection even of objects with reflective surfaces

Adjustable sensitivity

Terminal chamber or M 12, 4-pin plug
Test input

W 27-2 WL 27-2
Ambient temperature -40°C … +60°C
Connection type cable / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 24.6 x 80 x 53.5
Protection category 67 / 65
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 10 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V / UC 24 … 240 V (+10%, -20%) /DC 26,5 V ... 31,6 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP / Q+Q / Rel.1xu
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 14 / PL 80 A
Remarks Visible red light

Front screen heating, optional

With integrated ASI chip

W 34 WL 34
Accessories Mounting brackets, reflectors
Ambient temperature -40 °C...+60 ° C
Connection type M 16-screw fixing/Plug
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 27 x 92 x 70
Housing material ABS
Pollution signal output / test input yes/yes
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0...15/PL 80 A
Supply voltage 10...30 V DC, 12...240 V DC, 24...240 V AC
Switching outputs NPN/PNP/relay 1 x u
Type of light Red light, polarizing filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 22/PL 80 A
Remarks Sturdy plastic housing (ABS)
Large operating reserve in visible red light
Easy accessible terminal chamber

M 16-screw fixing and plug rotatable by 90°

Selectable time delay, optional

W 36 WL 36
Ambient temperature -40°C … +55°C
Connection type terminal chamber / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 36 x 85 x 72
Protection category 67 / 65
Range (m) 22
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0.1 … 15 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V / UC 24 … 240 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP / Q+Q / Rel.1xu
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 23 / PL 80 A
Remarks Robust plastic housing

Visible red light

Selectable time delay

W 4-2 WL 4-2
Ambient temperature -25 °C ... +55 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 16 x 32 x 12
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 ... 1,7 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 ... 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP
Type of housing synthetic material
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 0 ... 2,8 / PL 80 A
Remarks Insensitive to ambient light sources

Reliable operation if devices are installed opposite each other

Permissible operating temperature -40 °C...+ 60 °C

Rapid response time

W 45 WL 45
Ambient temperature -25°C … +55°C
Connection type terminal chamber
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 60 x 105 x 105
Pollution signal output / test input VMA, TE
Protection category 67 / 65
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 ...28 / 4 x PL 80 A; 1 … 45 / OP 60
Supply voltage DC 10 … 60 V / UC 24 … 240 V (+10%, -25%)
Switching outputs NPN / PNP / Q+Q / Rel.1xu
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 1 ... 55 / OP 60
Remarks Robust metal housing

Red light

Adjustable sensitivity

Font lens heating, optional

W 9 WL 9
Ambient temperature -25 °C … +55 °C
Connection type cable / connector socket
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 13 x 63 x 22
Pollution signal output / test input -/yes
Protection category 67
Recommended operating range (m) / onto reflector 0 … 2.5 / PL 80 A
Supply voltage DC 10 … 30 V
Switching outputs NPN / PNP, Q+Q
Type of housing synthetic material
Type of light red light / polarising filter
Typical maximum range (m) / onto reflector 3.5 / PL 80 A