SICK WL12L-2B530

Pedido nº.: 1018252

is a retro-reflective laser photoelectric sensor from the German manufacturer SICK, part of the W12-2 Laser series, specially designed for detecting small and high-speed objects.

1. Part Number Explanation

WL: Retro-reflective photoelectric sensor

12: W12 series (design compacto, 15 mm largura)

eu: Fonte de luz laser (visible red light)

2B: Aula 2 laser, PNP/NPN dual output

530: Standard functions, including polarizing filter, distância de detecção 18 eu

0: Versão padrão

2. Principais dados técnicos

3. Principais recursos & Vantagens
4. High-precision laser spot

Ultra-small spot (Ø 0.8 milímetros) enables stable detection of small parts, transparent films, thin wires, etc..

Suitable for high-speed assembly lines for positioning and counting.

2. Retro-reflexivo + polarizing filter

Resists strong light interference and can detect high-gloss, mirror-finish objects (metal, vidro).

Unaffected by object color or surface condition.

3. Electrical flexibility

Ampla faixa de tensão (10–30 VDC), Compatível com PNP/NPN, light-on/dark-on selectable.

5-pin connector for easy replacement and wiring.

4. High protection and durability

IP67/IP9K, oil-resistant, washdown-compatible; ideal for food, embalagem, automotivo, electronics industries.

4. Derivative Models in the Same Series (Substituições diretas / Similar)

WL12L-2B530A01 (1018479): L/D set via control line (no potentiometer)

WL12L-2B530P01 (1050943): PNP only version

WL12L-2B520 (1018253): Distância de detecção 10 eu (short-range version)

WT12L-2B530 (1018250): Diffuse reflection (no reflector required)

5. Aplicações Típicas

Eletrônica: Positioning/counting of small components, ICs, PCBs

Embalagem: Detection of transparent films, labels, bottle caps

Automotivo: Presence detection of metal parts, stamped parts, screws

Comida: High-speed counting of small candies, tablets, strip-shaped materials

6. Fiação (M12 5-pin)
7. Marrom: UB+ (10–30 V)
8. Azul: 0 V (GND)
9. Preto: FORA (PNP/NPN)
10. Branco: L/D selection (not connected = light-on)
11. Grey: Auxiliary function (rarely used)

Comparison Table of Most Common Models in the SICK WL12L Series

Clear and easy to use for selection, substituição, and stocking.

SICK W12L Laser Photoelectric Sensors | Core Model Comparison

1. Visão geral básica

2. Key Parameter Comparison

Tipo de detecção & Distância

WL12L-2B530: Retro-reflexivo, máx.. 18 eu, with reflector PL80A

WL12L-2B520: Retro-reflexivo, máx.. 10 eu

WT12L-2B530: Diffuse reflection, no reflector, máx.. 0.6 eu

WS/WE12L-2B530: Feixe passante, máx.. 30 eu

Saída & Fiação

All models use an M12 5-pin plug with universal wiring:

1. Marrom: +V
2. Azul: 0 V
3. Preto: Signal output
4. Branco: L/D selection (light-on/dark-on)
5. Grey: Not used / auxiliar

Diferenças:

WL12L-2B530: L/D switchable via white wire or potentiometer

2B530A01: No potentiometer; L/D must be set via white wire

2B530P01: PNP only, cannot switch to NPN

Spot & Desempenho

Light source: Aula 2 red laser, 650 nm

Spot size: aprox.. Ø 0.8 mm @ 300 milímetros

Tempo de resposta: ≤ 200 µs

Frequência de comutação: 2500 Hz

Proteção: IP67 + IP69K for all models

3. Seleção & Guia de substituição
4. Original: WL12L-2B530

Substituição direta: WL12L-2B530P01 (PNP only)

If wire-controlled setting is needed: WL12L-2B530A01

2. No reflector wanted

→ Choose WT12L-2B530 (diffuse laser)

3. Longer distance & higher reliability

→ Choose WS/WE12L-2B530 through-beam

4. 18 m not required, econômico

→ Choose WL12L-2B520 (10 m version)

4. One-Sentence Application Summary

WL12L-2B530: Universal high-precision retro-reflective for small / high-speed objects

WT12L-2B530: Narrow spaces where reflectors are inconvenient

WS/WE12L-2B530: Long-distance, high-interference, high-reliability applications

2B520: Short-distance, alternativa econômica

Below is a list of SICK laser photoelectric sensors sorted by series, including model + official order number, covering diffuse, retro-reflective, through-beam, supressão de fundo, and high-precision laser types for direct selection, substituição, e compras.

1. W12L Series (15 mm narrow, high-precision laser, most popular)

Modelo / Número do pedido. / Tipo / Distância de detecção

WL12L-2B530 / 1018252 / Retro-reflexivo (polarized) / 0–18 m

WL12L-2B530A01 / 1018479 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–18 m (wire-controlled L/D, no potentiometer)

WL12L-2B530P01 / 1050943 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–18 m (PNP only)

WL12L-2B520 / 1018253 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–10 m

WT12L-2B530 / 1018250 / Diffuse reflection / 0–0.6 m

WT12L-2B550 / 1018581 / Diffuse (supressão de fundo) / 0–0.2 m

WT12L-2B550T01 / 1018582 / Diffuse (Teflon-coated) / 0–0.2 m

WS/WE12L-2B530 / 1018249 / Feixe passante / 0–30 m

2. W100 / W10 Series (Miniature laser, tocar / knob adjustment)

W100 Laser (11 mm micro)

WT100L-2N1310 / 6058903 / Diffuse reflection / 0–0.3 m

WL100L-F2131S06 / 6073189 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–12 m

WTB100L-2P4439 / 6058905 / Diffuse (supressão de fundo) / 0–0.5 m

W10 (Touch-adjustable, M18 cylindrical)

WT10L-2N1311 / 1067124 / Diffuse (laser) / 0–0.6 m

WL10L-2P4430 / 1067126 / Retro-reflexivo (laser) / 0–12 m

3. W190 Series (Ultracompacto 10 mm largura, laser)

WT190L-N130 / 1064727 / Diffuse reflection / 0–0.3 m

WL190L-2P130 / 1064728 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–5 m

WS/WE190L-2P130 / 1064729 / Feixe passante / 0–12 m

4. W4 / W4S Series (Square, alta proteção)

WTB4S-3N1361 / 1042044 / Diffuse (laser) / 0–1.2 m

WSE4SL-3P2237 / 1105436 / Feixe passante (laser) / 0–30 m

WL4SL-3P2232 / 1105435 / Retro-reflexivo (laser) / 0–12 m

5. W8 Series (Mini square, laser)

WTB8L-P1111 / 6033223 / Diffuse (supressão de fundo) / 0–0.1 m

WTB8L-N2111 / 6033224 / Diffuse (supressão de fundo) / 0–0.1 m

WL8L-P2131 / 6033225 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–7 m

6. G6 / GR18 Series (M12/M18 cylindrical laser)

G6 (M12 ultra-mini)

GTB6-P1212 / 1064071 / Diffuse (laser) / 0–0.15 m

GSE6-P4111 / 1064073 / Feixe passante (laser) / 0–12 m

GRM18-2411 / 1064075 / Retro-reflexivo (laser) / 0–5 m

GR18 (M18 cylindrical)

GRL18S-P2336 / 1067128 / Retro-reflexivo (laser) / 0–12 m

GRTM18-2S11 / 1067129 / Diffuse (laser) / 0–0.5 m

7. Dx35 / DT50 Series (Medium-long range laser distance sensors)

Dx35 (0.05–35 m, HDDM)

DT35-B15251 / 1057652 / Diffuse reflection / 0–12 m

DS35-B15821 / 1057653 / Diffuse (dual switching output) / 0–12 m

DL35-B15821 / 1057654 / Retro-reflexivo / 0–35 m

DT50 (0–50 m, Link IO)

DT50-2B152552 / 1062246 / Diffuse reflection / 0–15 m

DT20-P214BS03 / 1057655 / Diffuse (saída analógica) / 0–20 m

8. OD Series (Short-range high-precision laser displacement)

OD1-B100H50I25 / 1065867 / 0–100 mm / μm-level accuracy

OD2-P50W10A0 / 1067130 / 0–50 mm / Link IO

OD2-N30W04I0 / 1067131 / 0–30 mm / saída analógica

OD5-150W40 / 1067132 / 0–150 mm / alta precisão

9. Model Naming Quick Reference

W/G: Photoelectric sensor series

T: Diffuse reflection

eu: Retro-reflexivo

S/WE: Feixe passante

B: Supressão de fundo

eu: Laser

2B: Aula 2 laser, PNP/NPN comutável

Digits: Série / distância / versão

10. Seleção & Recomendações de substituição

Standard high precision → WL12L-2B530 (1018252)

No reflector required → WT12L-2B530 (1018250)

Ultra-small spaces → W190L / G6

Longo alcance & reliable → WS/WE12L-2B530 (1018249)

Distance measurement → DT35 / DT50

Micron-level displacement → OD series