SICK W12 Photoelectric Sensing

Strong performance in rugged metal housing for demanding detection tasks

The W12 photoelectric sensors offer reliable object detection in demanding industrial environments and are virtually universal in use. The rugged zinc die cast housing protects against mechanical and thermal influences. At the same time, the photoelectric sensors are resistant to optical interference such as ambient light. Thanks to laser, LED and infrared technology, the sensors are versatile in use. The local BluePilot user interface with teach-turn adjustment and IO-Link enable fast and intuitive commissioning. Application-focused variants ensure a high detection reliability – even for transparent, uneven, reflective, high-contrast, perforating or depolarizing objects. Thanks to multifunctional variants, the photoelectric sensors are flexible in use and can be adapted to individual requirements.

W12 AT A GLANCE

Benefits

Fault-free system operation thanks to rugged and reliable object detection with Optical Experts

The all-in-one photoelectric proximity sensor, WTM12F (PinPoint LED), WTM12L (laser), for various applications reduces storage and handling effort, saves costs and simplifies processes

Solution for challenging detection tasks thanks to different light sources

Intuitive and quick commissioning, alignment and adjustment

Protection from disruptive environmental influences

Features

TwinEye, LineSpot, ClearSens, Spot Size Recognition

Two independent switching points, fast distance value output, DustAlert

Powerful, highly visible LEDs: PinPoint-Pro; hybrid, infrared; laser: red light

Optical alignment aid, Teach-Turn adjustment, IO-Link

Zinc die-cast housing, –40 °C ... +60 °C

The WTM4FF, WTM4SF, WTM12F, WTM12L, WTM16F, WTM26F variants come with a MultiMode feature: Various operating modes such as background suppression, foreground suppression, Two Value Teach-in, two independent switching points or Window mode can be set directly on the device or via IO-Link. It is also possible to read the distance value from the device. The advantage: The same sensor can meet a wide variety of detection requirements. This means, for example, that the settings can be adjusted with a single action when changing the product. A sensor for almost any challenge – reduces the number of variants and simplifies warehousing.

Suitable for all applications – photoelectric sensors in a metal housing

The W12 devices are genuine all-rounders. The portfolio comprises photoelectric proximity sensors, photoelectric retro-reflective sensors and through-beam photoelectric sensors with laser technology, PinPoint Pro or hybrid infrared LED. Different sensing ranges, switching frequencies, and connection options ensure almost limitless selection and combination possibilities. W12 sensors, for example, can be perfectly tailored to the equipment system and the requirements of the specific application – regardless of whether it be a packaging technology, automotive, logistics, pharmaceutical or beverage application.

Single device for everything: The W12 product family is the universal detection solution for a large number of industrial applications and industries

Incredibly easy – installation and commissioning using BluePilot

Set up and aligned in seconds: Using the BluePilot operating concept. The blue LED provides immediate feedback on whether the sensor is aligned correctly. The W12 devices can be quickly and precisely parameterized using a Teach-Turn adjustment. While doing so, the LED display serves as an orientation aid for the desired sensing ranges or for assistance, thereby ensuring a very high operational safety. Thanks to the innovative hybrid LED of the W12 photoelectric sensors, infrared sensors can be easily aligned. At the touch of a button, the hybrid LED displays a red auxiliary light beam for alignment with the object or reflector.

Uncomplicated mounting, fast parameterization: The W12 devices save you valuable time during commissioning

Reliable detection – regardless of application requirements

Whether transparent, dark, small or highly reflective – different objects must be reliably detected in industrial automation. The application-specific sensor variants reliably detect challenging objects and enable long sensing ranges. With tailored technologies for a wide range of applications, the W12 photoelectric sensors ensure high process stability and reduce downtimes.

Thanks to innovative technologies, the sensors solve demanding detection tasks in a wide range of applications. The W12 photoelectric sensors detect objects with a variety of properties, even at large sensing ranges.

Rugged metal housing – for very high resilience

SICK uses only zinc die cast metal housings for its W12 photoelectric sensors. This makes the sensors impervious to aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, dust, and water spray. The W12 effortlessly withstands shocks and vibrations due to machine movements or high-pressure cleaning. A high EMC resistance also protects the electronics of the sensors.