Key Parameters

Sensor Type: Photoelectric sensor (offers diffuse, retro-reflective, or through-beam modes depending on configuration)

Sensing Range:

Diffuse Mode: Up to 300 mm (depending on object reflectivity)

Retro-reflective Mode: Up to 3 meters (with the appropriate reflector)

Through-beam Mode: Typically up to 4 meters (with the appropriate reflector)

Output Type:

PNP or NPN output options for flexible integration into different industrial systems

Normally Open (NO) output for switching applications

Supply Voltage: 10 V to 30 V DC (standard for industrial automation systems)

Housing Material: Durable plastic housing designed to withstand mechanical stress and provide long-lasting performance

Protection Class: IP67 (dust-tight and waterproof), ensuring the sensor works reliably in harsh environments with exposure to dust, water, and moisture

Temperature Range: -25°C to +55°C, making it suitable for operation in a wide variety of industrial conditions

Response Time: < 1 ms, enabling high-speed detection for real-time applications

Max Switching Frequency: 2 kHz, ideal for high-speed systems requiring quick object detection

Connection Type: M12 connector (4-pin) for secure and simple integration into automation systems

Beam Spot Size: Adjustable depending on the application and detection mode, allowing for accurate detection of small and medium-sized objects

LED Indicator: Built-in LED indicator for operational status feedback, making installation, alignment, and diagnostics easier

Mounting Type: Front-mount design for easy installation with flexible mounting options

Applications:

Object Detection: Ideal for detecting objects in automated sorting, packaging, and material handling systems.

Position Sensing: Can be used to determine the position of objects in automated assembly lines, conveyors, and robotics.

Counting and Sorting: Perfect for counting objects or sorting them based on position, presence, or size in production or logistics processes.

Quality Control: Helps verify proper placement, alignment, or dimensions of objects to ensure product quality in manufacturing processes.

Safety Applications: Can be used to monitor safety zones in industrial environments, ensuring personnel are not in hazardous areas.

Additional Features:

Compact and Durable Design: The IP67 protection ensures the sensor is dust-tight and water-resistant, making it suitable for challenging industrial environments.

Flexible Detection Modes: The sensor offers multiple sensing modes (diffuse, retro-reflective, and through-beam) to accommodate a wide range of detection needs, including short to long-range applications.

Fast Response Time: With a < 1 ms response time and a 2 kHz switching frequency, the sensor can handle high-speed applications where immediate feedback is required.

Easy Installation: The M12 connector and front-mount design make installation simple, reducing setup time and making integration into existing systems more straightforward.

Highly Reliable: The WL14-2P430 offers reliable object detection with minimal maintenance, ensuring long-term performance and cost-effectiveness in industrial systems.