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W 160: Miniature series for
optimum solutions
Principal system characteristics
are simple handling, large
scanning ranges and a reduced
number of sensor types thanks to
integrated L.ON/D.ON switches.
Integrated ”intelligence” features
such as pre-failure signalling out-
put, test input (cable versions
only) or external teach-in (WLL
160 T) increase system reliability
under severe environmental
conditions.
All W 160 optic variants are avail-
able in 2 housing versions with
axial or 90° light emission.
WLL 160 fibre-optic cable photo-
electric switches with switching
point adjustment (manual using
potentiometers or automatic at
the push of a button using the
teach-in method) complete the
W 160 series. LL 3 plastic fibre-
optic cables with approx. 50
different configuration options are
available as accessories.
W 160 switches have proven
particularly successful in the
following sectors:
■electronic component and
printed circuit board production,
■the packaging and printing
industries,
■assembly and handling
systems,
■the construction of special-
purpose machines, and
■conveyor systems.
The scanning ranges:
■WS/WE 160 through-beam
photoelectric switch: 7 m,
slotted mask as accessory,
■WL 160 photoelectric reflex
switch: 3 m (PL 80 A), with
polarising filter,
■WT 160 photoelectric proximity
switch: energetic: scanning
distance up to 300 mm
(90 % remission), for standard
scanning tasks; with focused
optics: scanning distance
between 8 and 50 mm, back-
ground blanking, small light
spot, high sensitivity; with diver-
gent optics (angle of dispersion
approx. 40°): scanning distance
up to 80 mm; ideal for trans-
parent objects.
W 160 Photoelectric switches
Photoelectric
proximity switches,
energetic
Photoelectric
reflex switches
P/e switches
w. fibre-optic cable
(proximity mode)
P/e switches
w. fibre-optic cable
(through-beam mode)
Through-beam
photoelectric
switches
Photoelectric
proximity switches,
BGB
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mResistor produc-
tion: fibre-optic WLL
160 switches can
detect even the
thinnest of wires
without any problem.
vThe WT 160 miniature photoelectric
proximity switch is used in film and foil
processing to control feed tension.
bChecking the presence of caps and
covers: Using a WT 160 photoelectric
proximity switch to detect lids and
WS/WE 160 through-beam photoelectric
switches to monitor system timing.
nChecking caps
and labels using
WT 160 photo-
electric proximity
switches.
W 160
Centre of optical axis, receiver
Centre of optical axis, sender
Plug 4-pin, M 8 or connection cable
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark rotary switch:
L = light-switching
D = dark-switching
Red LED signal strength indicator
Green LED signal strength indicator
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WT 160 Photoelectric proximity switches, background blanking, red light -- DC
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■Horizontal and vertical models
■Focused scanner with
background blanking
and great sensitivity
■Contamination control
with green LED indicator and
pre-failure signalling output
■Test input for equipment and
system testing
WT 160-N122 WT 160-N420
5 x 0.2 mm24-pin, M 8
Operating diagram
LD
Adjustments possible
All types
6
5
5
7
7
WT160...1.
WT160...2.
WT 160-P122 WT 160-P420
WT 160-N410
WT 160-N112
WT 160-P112 WT 160-P410
Connection types
4
3
2
1
6
4
Photoelectric proximity switches
Scanning distance
3...60 mm
Dimensional drawing
* included with delivery
1.5
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Light reception >1.5
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
without reserve
Green LED indicator
with reserve
Switching output Q
light-switching
Switching output Q
dark-switching
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
Mounting brackets* 510
Cable receptacles 496
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WT160
40 60 8020 100
(mm)
100
10
1
Operating reserve
Scanning distance
max. typical
Operating distance
2
1
3
6 008 828
1
Technical data WT 160 -
Scanning distance
P112 P410 N 112 N410 P122 P420 N122 N420
0
(mm)
10 20 30 40 50 60
■Operating distance ■Scanning distance,
max. typical
650
60
3
2
830
40
3
17 22
25
15
1) Scanned material with 90 % remission
(based on standard white according to
DIN 5033)
2) Average service life 100,000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
3) Background 90 % remission
4) Limit values
5) May not exceed or fall short of
VStolerances
6) Without load
7) Signal transit time with resistive load
12) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and short-
circuit protected
WT 160-N420
18) With light/dark ratio 1:1
19) TE not with plug model
10) Do not bend below 0 °C
11) Reference voltage 50 V DC
5
6 008 820WT 160-N122
6 009 520WT 160-P420
6 009 512WT 160-P122
6 008 827WT 160-N410
6 008 819WT 160-N112
6 009 519WT 160-P410
6 009 511
WT 160-P112
Type Part no.
Order information
Housing design Horizontal
Vertical
Scanning distance, max. typical 3... 60 mm 1)
Operating distance 8... 50 mm1)
Background blanking From approx. 100 mm
(background 90 % remission)2)
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 2 turns with scaling 270°
Light source3), light type LED, red light
Light spot diameter Approx. 3 mm at 25 mm
Angle of dispersion, sender Focused, focus 25 mm
Supply voltage VS10 . . . 30 V DC4)
Ripple5) ±10%
Current consumption6) ≤30 mA
Switching outputs PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type Light-/dark-switching via rotary switch
Response time7)/max. switching freq.8)
≤0.9 ms / 550/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”9) Sender off; PNP: TE to + V
Sender off; NPN: TE to 0 V
Connection types cable PVC, 2 m10); 5 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class11) V
Circuit protection12) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 67
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 60 g
with plug Approx. 20 g
Housing material Housing: ABS; optics: PC
3
Scanning range on black, 6 % remission
2
Scanning range on gray, 18 % remission
Scanning range on white, 90 % remission
1
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■Horizontal and vertical models
■Energetic scanner for
standard applications
■Contamination control
with green LED indicator and
pre-failure signalling output
■Test input for device and
system testing
Dimensional drawing
WT 160-N182 WT 160-N480
5 x 0.2 mm24-pin, M 8
Operating diagram
LD
WT160...7.
WT160...8.
6
4
5
7
WT 160-P182 WT 160-P480
WT 160-N172 WT 160-N470
WT 160-P172 WT 160-P470
Connection types
C R s V
Photoelectric proximity switches
Scanning distance
0 .. . 360 mm
Centre of optical axis, receiver
Centre of optical axis, sender
Plug 4-pin, M8 or connection cable
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark rotary switch:
L = light-switching
D = dark-switching
Red LED signal strength indicator
Green LED signal strength indicator
Adjustments possible
All types
5
7
4
3
2
1
6
1.5
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Light reception >1.5
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
without reserve
Green LED indicator
with reserve
Switching output Q
light-switching
Switching output Q
dark-switching
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
* included with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
Cable receptacles 496
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WT160
200 300 400100 500
(mm)
100
10
1
Operating reserve
Operating distance
2
1
3
Scanning distance
max. typical
6 008 834
1
Technical data WT 160 -
Scanning distance
P172 P470 N 172 N470 P182 P480 N182 N480
0 (mm) 100 200 300 400
■Operating distance ■Scanning distance,
max. typical
0 300 360
2
0150
180
3
880
110
5
1) Scanned material with 90 % remission
(based on standard white according to
DIN 5033)
2) Average service life 100,000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
3) Limit values
4) May not exceed or fall short of
VStolerances
5) Without load
6) Signal transit time with resistive load
11) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and short-
circuit protected
WT 160-N480
17) With light/dark ratio 1:1
18) TE not with plug model
19) Do not bend below 0 °C
10) Reference voltage 50 V DC
6 008 826WT 160-N182
6 009 526WT 160-P480
6 009 518WT 160-P182
6 008 833WT 160-N470
6 008 825WT 160-N172
6 009 525WT 160-P470
6 009 517WT 160-P172
Type Part no.
Order information
Housing design Horizontal
Vertical
Scanning distance, max. typical 0
...
360 mm1)
Operating distance 0
...
300 mm1)
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 2 turns with scaling 270°
Light source2), light type LED, red light
Light spot diameter Approx. 25 mm at 300 mm
Angle of dispersion, sender Approx. 4.8°
Supply voltage VS10
...
30 V DC3)
Ripple4) ±10%
Current consumption5) ≤30 mA
Switching outputs
PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type
Light-/dark-switching via rotary switch
Response time6)/ Max. switching freq.7)
≤0.9 ms / 550/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”8) Sender off; PNP: TE to + V
Sender off; NPN: TE to 0 V
Connection types cable PVC, 2 m9); 5 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class10) V
Circuit protection11) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 67
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 60 g
with plug Approx. 20 g
Housing material Housing: ABS; optics: PC
3
Scanning range on black, 6 % remission
2
Scanning range on gray, 18 % remission
Scanning range on white, 90 % remission
1
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■Horizontal and vertical models
■Scanner with large aperture angle
for greater tolerances of target
position
■Contamination control
with green LED indicator and
pre-failure signalling output
■Test input for device and
system testing
WT 160-N162
5 x 0.2 mm24-pin, M 8
Operating diagram
Centre of optical axis, receiver
Centre of optical axis, sender
Plug 4-pin, M 8 or connection cable
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark rotary switch:
L = light-switching
D = dark-switching
Red LED signal strength indicator
Green LED signal strength indicator
LD
All types
6
5
4
5
7
7
WT160...5.
WT160...6.
WT 160-N460
WT 160-P162 WT 160-P460
WT 160-N152 WT 160-N450
WT 160-P152 WT 160-P450
Connection type
Adjustments possible
6
4
3
2
1
Photoelectric proximity switches
Scanning distance
0 .. . 100 mm
C R s V
Dimensional drawing
1.5
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Light reception > 1.5
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
without reserve
Green LED indicator
with reserve
Switching output Q
light-switching
Switching output Q
dark-switching
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
* included with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
Cable receptacles 496
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WT 160
80 120 16040 200
(mm)
100
10
1
Operating reserve
Sc
anning distance
max. typical
Operating distance
2
1
3
6 008 832
1
Technical data WT 160 -
Scanning distance
P152 P450 N152 N450 P162 P460 N162 N460
0(mm)2030405060708090100
■Operating distance ■Scanning distance,
max. typical
080
100
2
040
55
3
627
35
3
1) Scanned material with 90 % remission
(based on standard white according to
DIN 5033)
2) Object size 30 x 30 mm
3) Average service life 100,000 h at
TA= + 25 °C
4) Limit values
5) May not exceed or fall short of
VStolerances
6) Without load
7) Signal transit time with resistive load
8) With light/dark ratio 1:1
12) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and short-
circuit protected
WT 160-N460
19) TE not with plug model
10) Do not bend below 0 °C
11) Reference voltage 50 V DC
6 008 824WT 160-N162
6 009 524WT 160-P460
6 009 516WT 160-P162
6 008 831WT 160-N450
6 008 823WT 160-N152
6 009 523WT 160-P450
6 009 515WT 160-P152
Type Part no.
Order information
3
Scanning range on black, 6 % remission
2
Scanning range on gray, 18 % remission
Scanning range on white, 90 % remission
1
Housing design Horizontal
Vertical
Scanning distance, max. typical 0... 100 mm1)2)
Operating distance 0... 80 mm1)2)
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 2 turns with scaling 270°
Light source3), light type
LED, infrared light
Light spot diameter Approx. 60 mm at 80 mm
Angle of dispersion, sender Approx. 40°
Supply voltage VS10 . . . 30 V DC4)
Ripple5) ±10%
Current consumption6) ≤30 mA
Switching outputs
PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type
Light-/dark-switching via rotary switch
Response time7)/max. switching freq.8) ≤0.9 ms / 550/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”9) Sender off; PNP: TE to + V
Sender off; NPN: TE to 0 V
Connection type cable PVC, 2 m10); 5 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class11) V
Circuit protection12) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 67
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Stockage – 40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 60 g
with plug Approx. 20 g
Housing material Housing: ABS; optics: PCC
WL 160-N142 WL 160-N440
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5 x 0.2 mm24-pin, M 8
Operating diagram
Centre of optical axis, receiver
Centre of optical axis, sender
Plug 4-pin, M 8 or connection cable
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark rotary switch:
L = light-switching
D = dark-switching
Red LED signal strength indicator
Green LED signal strength indicator
LD
Adjustments possible
All types
6
5
4
5
7
7
WL160...3.
WL160...4.
WL 160-P142 WL 160-P 440
WL 160-N132 WL 160-N430
WL 160-P132 WL 160-P 430
Connection types
4
3
2
1
6
■Horizontal and vertical models
■Polarisation filter for detection of
object with reflective surfaces
■Contamination control
with green LED indicator and
pre-failure signalling output
■Test input for device and
system testing
Photoelectric reflex switches
Scanning range
0.01...3 m
C R s V
Dimensional drawing
* included with delivery
** Reflector P 250 included
with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
Reflectors** 520
Cable receptacles 496
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1.5
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Light reception > 1.5
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
without reserve
Green LED indicator
with reserve
Switching output Q
light-switching
Switching output Q
dark-switching
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
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WL 160
(m) 1 2 3 4
100
10
1
Operating reserve
1
3
65Operating
range
Scanning
range
max. typical
1
Technical data WL 160-
Scanning range and operating reserve
P132 P430 N132 N430 P142 P440 N142 N440
0 (m) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
■Operating range ■Scanning range,
max. typical
0.01 2.5 3
2
0.01 2
2.4
3
0.01 2
2.5
4
0.01 1.7
2
5
0.01 1.5
1.8
6
0.01 0.8
1.1
1) Average service life 100,000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
2) Limit values
3) May not exceed or fall short of
VStolerances
4) Without load
5) Signal transit time with resistive load
6) With light/dark ratio 1:1
7) TE not with plug model
8) Do not bend below 0 °C
9) Reference voltage 50 V DC
10) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and short-
circuit protected
Type Part no.
6 008 810WL 160-N440
6 008 808WL 160-N142
6 008 816WL 160-P440
6 008 814WL 160-P142
6 008 809WL 160-N430
6 008 807WL 160-N132
6 008 815WL 160-P430
6 008 813WL 160-P132
Order information
Housing design Horizontal
Vertical
Scanning range, max. typical/on refl. 0.01
...
3m/PL80A
max. typical/on refl. 0.00
5...
2.4 m/
P250 (included)
Operating range 0.01
...
2.0 m/
P250
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 2 turns with scaling 270°
Light source1), light type LED, red light with polarising filter
Light spot diameter Approx. 150 mm at 2.0 m
Angle of dispersion, sender Approx. 4.5°
Supply voltage VS10 . . . 30 V DC2)
Ripple3) ±10%
Current consumption4) ≤30 mA
Switching outputs
PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type Light-/dark-switching via rotary switch
Response time5)/max. switching freq.6)
≤0.9 ms / 550/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”7) Sender off; PNP: TE to +V
Sender off; NPN: TE to 0 V
Connection types cable PVC, 2 m8); 5 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class9) V
Circuit protection10) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 67
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 60 g
with plug Approx. 20 g
Housing material Housing: ABS; optics: PMMA
PL 80 A
P 250
PL 50 A /PL 40 A
PL30 A/PL31A
PL 20 A
Reflective tape
Diamond Grade
0.01 . . . 2.5 m
Reflector type
Operating range
0.01 . . . 2.0 m
0.01 . . . 2.0 m
0.01 . . . 1.7 m
0.01 . . . 1.5 m
0.01 . . . 0.8 m
6
5
4
3
2
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WE160-N142 WS
/
WE160-N440
3 x 0.2 mm2
Sender
4-pin, M8
4 x 0.2 mm2
Receiver
4-pin, M8
Operating diagram
LD
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WS/WE 160...4.
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/
WE160-P 142 WS
/
WE160-P 440
WS
/
WE160-N132 WS
/
WE160-N430
WS
/
WE160-P 132 WS
/
WE160-P 430
Connection types
Centre of optical axis sender/receiver
Plug 4-pin, M 8 or connection cable
Light/dark rotary switch:
L = light-switching
D = dark-switching
Sensitivity adjustment
Indicator, red (sender WS active)
Green LED signal strength indicator (receiver WE)
Adjustments possible
All types
5
4
3
2
1
6
■Horizontal and vertical models
■Slotted masks for increasing
switching frequency
■Contamination control
with green LED indicator and
pre-failure signalling output
■Test input for device and
system testing
Through-beam photoelectric switches
Scanning range
8.5 m
C R s V
Dimensional drawing
1.5
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Light reception >1.5
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
without reserve
Green LED indicator
with reserve
Switching output Q
light-switching
Switching output Q
dark-switching
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
* included with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
Slotted mask 556
Cable receptacles 496
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WS/WE160
1
Technical data WS/WE 160 -
Scanning range and operating reserve
P132 P430 N132 N430 P142 P440 N142 N440
0(m)2468
■Operating range ■Scanning range,
max. typical
07
8.5
2
01
1.5
1) Average service life 100,000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
2) Limit values
3) May not exceed or fall short of
VStolerances
4) Without load
5) Signal transit time with resistive load
6) With light/dark ratio 1:1
7) TE not with plug model
8) Do not bend below 0 °C
9) Reference voltage 50 V DC
10) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and
short-circuit protected
11) Part no. includes transmitter
and receiver
510
(m)
100
10
1
Operating reserve
1
2
Scanning range, max. typical
Operating range
6 009 552
WS
/
WE160-N440
WS
/
WE160-N142
6 009 550
WS
/
WE160-P 440
6 009 558
WS
/
WE160-P 142
6 009 556
WS
/
WE160-N430
6 009 551
WS
/
WE160-N132
6 009 549
WS
/
WE160-P 430
6 009 557
6 009 555
WS
/
WE160-P 132
Type Part no.11)
Order information
2
With slotted mask 1 mm, BL-160-10
Without slotted mask
1
Housing design Horizontal
Vertical
Scanning range, max. typical 0...
8.5 m
Operating range 0...
7m
Operating range with filter, 0. . .
1m
width 1.0 m
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 2 turns with scaling 270°
Light source1), light type
LED, infrared light
Light spot diameter Approx. 400 mm at 7 m
Angle of dispersion, sender Approx. 3.3°
Angle of dispersion, receiver Approx. 15°
Supply voltage VS10 . . . 30 V DC2)
Ripple3) ±10%
Current consumption4) sender ≤20 mA
receiver ≤30 mA
Switching outputs
PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type
Light-/dark-switching via rotary switch
Response time5)/max. switching freq.6)
≤1.5 ms / 300/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”7) Sender off: TE to 0 V
Connection types cable PVC, 2 m8)
sender WS 3 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
receiver WE 4 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class9) V
Circuit protection10)
sender WS A, B
receiver WS A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 67
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Sender/receiver each approx. 60 g
with plug Sender/receiver each approx. 20 g
Housing material Housing: ABS; optics: PC
1.3
1.0
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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■Sensitivity adjustment with
potentiometer, scaled
■Large selection of LL3 fibre-optic
cables (accessories)
■Off-delay 0 .. .100 ms
■Pre-failure signalling output and
test input for device and system
testing
5x0.18 mm
24-pin, M8
Operating diagram
Plug 4-pin, M8 or connection cable
Protective hood
Fibre-optic cable lock (press down)
Fibre-optic cable release (press lug)
Mounting bracket, supplied with equipment
Indication of correct fibre-optic cable mounting
Red LED signal strength indicator (lights when
switching threshold is exceeded)
Green LED signal strength indicator (lights when
operating reserve is exceeded > 1.3)
Sensitivity scale
Sensitivity switch (4 turns)
Light-/dark-switching
OFF-delay 0 . . .100 ms
Time delay on/off switch
SENS.
MIN. MAX.
TIMER
OFF L.ON
ON D.ON
OO,1(S)
Adjustments possible
All types
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10
13
12
11
7
8
3
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OFF-delay
WLL 160-E 122 WLL 160-E 420
WLL 160-F 122 WLL 160-F 420
Connection types
6
Dimensional drawing
Through-beam systems
Scanning range
max. 2 m
Proximity systems
Scanning distance
max. 70 mm
12
1
1
10
9
C R s V
6
5
4
3
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Light reception 1.3
Switching
threshold (1)
Red LED indicator
(from switching threshold)
Green LED indicator
(from switching threshold
with reserve)
Transmitter-LED orange
(reception without reserve)
Transmitter-LED red
(from switching threshold
with reserve)
Switching output Q
(light-switching)
Switching output Q
(dark-switching)
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
* included with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
LL 3 fibre-optic cables 528
Cable receptacles 496
Accessories page
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WLL160
1) Scanned material with 90 % remission
(based on standard white according to
DIN 5033)
2) Average service life 100,000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
3) Limit values
4) May not exceed or fall short
of VStolerances
5) Without load
6) Signal transit time with resistive load
17) With light/dark ratio 1:1
18) TE not with plug model
19) Do not bend below 0 °C
10) Reference voltage 50 V DC
11) A = VSconnections reverse-
polarity protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and
short-circuit protected
Technical data WLL 160- F122 F420 E122 E420
6 009 982
WLL 160-E420
6 009 990
WLL 160-F420
6 009 981
WLL 160-E122
6 009 989WLL 160-F122
Type Part no.
Order information
Suitable fibre-optic cables LL 3 plastic fibre-optic cable series
(p. 528)
Scanning ranges
Depend. on fibre-optic cable type used
Scanning range, through-beam system
0...500 mm (with tip adapter 0 ...2 m)
Scanning distance, scanner system 0...70mm1)
Adjustable sensitivity
Potentiometer, 4 turns with scaling 270°
Light source2), light type
Light reception with operating reserve LED, visible red light (”spot control”)
Light reception without operating reserve LED, visible red-orange light
(”spot control”)
Light spot diameter Dependent on scanning range
Opening angle of fibre-optic cables Approx. 65°
Supply voltage VS10...30 V DC3)
Ripple4) ±10%
Current consumption5) ≤30 mA
Switching outputs PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type Light-/dark-switching via slide switch
Response time6)/max. switching freq.7) ≤0.35 ms / 1500/s
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 100 mA, static
Test input ”TE”8) Sender off; PNP: TE to +V
Sender off; NPN: TE to 0 V
Time delay
TOFF (OFF-delay)
Selectable, per slide switch
Time range
Adjust., 0 . . .100 ms; potentiometer 270°
Connection types cable PVC, 2m9); 5 x 0.2 mm2, l4.2 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class10) V
Circuit protection11) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 66
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 80 g
with plug Approx. 30 g
Housing material ABS
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WLL 160T Photoelectric fibre-optic switches, teach-in, red light -- DC
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WLL 160T-E132 WLL 160T-E430
5 x 0.18 mm24-pin, M 8
Operating diagram
Plug 4-pin, M8 or connection cable
Protective hood
Fibre-optic cable lock (press down)
Fibre-optic cable release (press lug)
Mounting bracket, supplied with equipment
Indication of correct fibre-optic cable mounting
LED signal strength indicator, red
(lights when switching threshold is exceeded)
LED signal strength indicator, green
Selector switch light- (”L.ON”) /dark-switching
(”D.ON”)
Selector switch response time,
NORM (600 µs) / HI (300 µs)
Selector switch OFF-delay
On (”OFF DLY”)/off (”OFF”); 40 ms fix
Operating mode selector switch ”MAX/SET/RUN”
Teach-in button
L. ON D. ON NORM Hi
MAX SET RUN OFF DLY OFF
Adjustments possible
All types
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Dimensional drawing
■Automatic setting of the switching
threshold and hysteresis with
teach-in via button or external
control cable ET
■Large selection of LL 3 plastic
fibre-optic cables (accessories)
■Switching frequency 830/s or
1660/s, switchable
Through-beam systems
Scanning range
max. 2 m
Proximity systems
Scanning distance
max. 70 mm
C R s V
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1
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6
5
4
3
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WLL 160T-F132 WLL 160T-F430
* included with delivery
Mounting brackets* 510
LL 3 fibre-optic cables 528
Cable receptacles 496
Accessories page
Light reception > 1.1
Switching threshold (1)
Light reception < 0.9
Switching output Q
Red LED indicator
Pre-failure signalling
output (VMA)
Green LED indicator
1.1
1.0
0.9
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
40 ms
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WLL 160T
1) Scanned material with 90 % remission
(based on standard white according to
DIN 5033)
2) Average service life 100.000 h
at TA= + 25 °C
3) May not exceed or fall short
of VStolerances
4) Without load
5) Signal transit period with resistive load
6) With light/dark ratio 1:1
7) Scanning distance reduction
approx. 30 %
8) Do not bend below 0° C
9) Reference voltage 50 V DC
10) A = VSconnections reverse-polarity
protected
B = Inputs and outputs reverse-
polarity protected
C = Interference pulse suppression
D = Outputs overload and short-circuit
protected
Technical data WLL 160T- F132 F430 E132 E430
6 010 649
WLL 160T-E430
6 010 648
WLL 160T-E132
6 010 651
WLL 160T-F430
6 010 650
WLL 160T-F132
Type Part no.
Order information
Suitable fibre-optic cables LL 3 plastic fibre-optic cable series
(p. 528)
Scanning ranges
Depend. on fibre-optic cable type used
Scanning range, through-beam system
0...500 mm (with tip adapter 0 ...2 m)
Scanning distance, scanner system 0...70mm1)
Adjustable sensitivity Automatic, via TEACH-IN key or
”MAX” mode
Mode selector switch
”MAX” position Max. range, set permanently
”SET” position TEACH-IN key activated
”RUN” position TEACH-IN key inactive,
equipment in sensor mode
TEACH-IN
manual Via button (only active if mode
switch is in ”SET” position
external TEACH-IN Only active, if mode switch
is in ”RUN” position
PNP: control wire + V
NPN: control wire 0 V
Light source2), light type LED, visible red light
Light spot diameter Dependent on range
Opening angle of fibre-optic cables Approx. 65°
Supply voltage VS10 . . . 24 V DC
Ripple3) ≤5 VSS
Current consumption4) ≤50 mA
Switching outputs PNP, open collector: Q
NPN, open collector: Q
Output current IAmax. 100 mA
Light receiver, switching type Light-/dark-switching via slide switch
Response time5)/max. switching freq.6) ≤0.6 ms /830/s, selectable
Dependent on selected operating mode:
”Mode”-selector switch in pos. ”MAX”
or selector switch ”Response time”
in ”NORM” position
Selector
”response time” in pos. ”HI” ≤0.3 ms /1660/s7)
Pre-failure signalling output (VMA) 30 mA, one shot, pulse length 40 ms
Time delay TOFF (switch-off delay)
40 ms fixed, selectable, per slide switch
Connection types cable PVC, 2 m8); 5 x 0.18 mm2, l4.0 mm
plug 4-pin, M8
VDE protection class9) V
Circuit protection10) A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating IP 66
Ambient temperature TAOperation –25 °C...+55 °C
Storage –40 °C...+70 °C
Weight with cable Approx. 80 g
with plug Approx. 30 g
Housing material Housing: ABS
Detection system Through-beam
system
Parts not present
TEACH-IN steps
Switching Slide switch
speed NORM or HI
1
TEACH IN
START
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WLL160T Photoelectric fibre-optic switches, teach-in
1. Precise sensitivity setting (via 2x push of button); WLL 160 T
Detection system Through-beam
system
Parts present
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Reset:
RUN
SET
23 4
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Taste
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Beep
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
en
Beep
Push
button
Push
button
Sensor mode
STOP
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
SET
RUN
MODE switch
in RUN pos.
Automatically in
sensor operat-
ion after 2 s
Activate ET 1 signal ≈3 s ET signal pause 3 ≈5 s, then
activate ET signal > 1 s
Alarm impulse 40 ms? TEACH-IN
error, signal difference between
part present/absent too small.
Check application.
■ TEACH-IN
external ET
via control signal
■ TEACH-IN
manual
Positioning of
the parts
The TEACH-IN button is pressed twice. This
operating mode provides high sensitivity
and is ideal for very precise switching
points. The WLL 160T optimizes the switch-
ing threshold and hysteresis via µ-processor
automatically and stores them in EEPROM.
No special experience in precise alignment
of optoelectronic components necessary.
Applications:
Through-beam system; even thin or trans-
parent objects are detected.
Detection system; strong background in-
terference, small or dark scanning objects,
simple marks with contrast differences.
TEACH-IN steps
Switching Slide switch
speed NORM or HI
1
TEACH IN
START
2. Simple sensitivity setting (via 1x push of button); WLL 160T
Detection system Through-beam system
Parts in light path Parts not in light path
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Reset:
RUN
SET
2 3
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Taste
drücken
Beep
Push
button
Sensore mode
STOP
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
SET
RUN
MODE switch
in RUN pos.
Automatically in
sensor operat-
ion after 2 s.
Activate ET signal 1 ≈3 s
No alarm output function in TEACH-IN mode
■ TEACH-IN
external ET
via control signal
■ TEACH-IN
manual
Positioning of
the parts
The TEACH-IN button is only pressed once.
This operating mode provides simple hand-
ling. The WLL 160 T system detects existing
background interference automatically.
It optimizes the switching threshold and
stores it in EEPROM. No special experience
in setting the sensitivity of opto-electronic
components necessary.
Applications:
Through-beam system; even small or
partially transparent parts, which do not
completely interrupt the light path, are
detected. Detection system; background
interference considered.
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Scanning range set permanently to MAX
Switching
speed
TEACH IN
START
3. Max. scanning range, fixed setting; WLL 160 T
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Reset:
RUN
SET
23
Sensor mode
STOP
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
SET
RUN
MODE switch
in RUN pos.
START
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
RUN
MAX*
Not possible if selector switch is set
to MAX, scanning range internally
fixed to MAX.
Always 830 Hz* NORM or HI (optionially 830 Hz or 1660 Hz)
Automatically in
sensor oper-
ation after 2 s.
Activate ET signal 1 ≈3s
No alarm output function in
TEACH-IN mode
■ TEACH-IN
external ET
via control signal
■ TEACH-IN
manual
Positioning of
the parts
Manual: The MAXimum scanning range
is set permanently in the MAX pos.with
the MODE switch. *The switching speed is
always 830 Hz, independent of the operat-
ing mode selector switch NORM/HI.
Via TEACH-IN: The TEACH-IN button is
only pressed once – very simple handling.
The maximum scanning range is set via
TEACH-IN. The WLL 160 T stores the
basic signal in EEPROM and the switching
threshold and hysterisis sensor operation.
No special experience in precise alignment
of optoelectronic components necessary.
Applications:
Very simple handling. This operating mode
is ideal for large differences in signals.
Through-beam system; objects interrupt the
light beam. Detection system;
no or little background interference, objects
with large differences in contrast.
Parts move through the light path
TEACH-IN steps
Switching Slide switch
speed NORM or HI
1
TEACH IN
START
4. Moving objects; precise sensitivity adjustment (via 2x push of button); WLL 160 T
Detection system Through-beam
system
Parts not in light path
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Reset:
RUN
SET
23
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Taste
drücken
Beep
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
en
Beep
Press
button
> 1 s
Press
button
> 3 s
Sensor mode
STOP
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
SET
RUN
MODE switch
in Pos. RUN
Automatically in
sensor oper-
ation after 2 s.
Activate ET signal 1 ≈3s ET signal pause 3 ≈5 s; then
activate ET signal > 1 s
Alarm impuls 40 ms? TEACH-IN
error, signal difference between part
present/absent too small.
Check application.
■ TEACH-IN
external ET
via control signal
■ TEACH-IN
manual
Positioning of
the parts
TEACH-IN for moving objects.
The TEACH-IN button is pressed twice. The
simple TEACH-IN handling makes precise
sensitivity adjustment possible although
objects are moving. The WLL160T optimizes
the switching threshold and hysteresis via
µ-processor and stores them in EEPROM.
No special experience in precise alignment
of optoelectronic components necessary.
Applications:
Objects can only be taught in during
movement (rejection check; equipment
cannot be stopped precisely).
Detection system Through-beam
system
Parts not in Parts in
light path light path
MAX
ONL ON NORM HID.
DLYOFF OFFSET RUN
Taste
drücken
Beep
Press button
1x
STOP
TEACH-IN Steps
Slide
switch to
MAX pos.
1
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WLL 160 T Photoelectric fibre-optic switches, teach-in
WLL 160 T TEACH-IN functions
■BUZZER
For acoustic support. Short tone
after TEACH-IN = O.K.
Long tone after TEACH-IN = error
or application not suitable.
Indicator for correct
fibre-optic cable
mounting.
■Off-delay TOFF
For switching output Q. Optional
connection, 40 ms fixed. To ensure
that your control can also detect
shorter events.
■Response time/
switching speed
NORM: 830 Hz; max. system scanning
distance.
HI: 1660 Hz, system scanning distance
70 %. Select before TEACH-IN!
■TEACH-IN button
Sensitivity setting at the push of a
button. No special knowledge of
phototelectric switches required.
Only active if MODE selector switch
is set to SET pos. (manipulation
protection).
■Selector switch
switching output Q
L.ON: light-switching
D.ON: dark-switching optionally
in PNP or NPN.
■Connection technique
Optionally M 8 plug,
4-pin (no alarm output) or 5-wire
connecting cable.
■Alarm output
■TEACH-IN mode: signals
TEACH-IN error.
■Sensor mode (RUN): signals
insufficient signal reserve, e.g., due
to contamination or misalignment
(not with plug version M8 – 4-pin).
■WLL 160T
Assembly technology
Assembly and disassembly on
top hat profile rail mounting by
pulling the locking device.
■TEACH-IN
mode selector switch
Separate from operating mode
functions, and consequently simple
and comprehensible handling;
no dual functions.
■MAX: Maximum scanning range
set permanently. Caution: switching
speed independent of operating
mode selection; switching speed
always 830 Hz.
■SET: WLL 160T in manual TEACH-
IN mode. Optimum switching point
setting at the simple push of a
button (1 or 2 times).
■RUN: optionally
– TEACH-IN manual: The taught-in
switching threshold and hysteresis
are stored in EEPROM.
The WLL 160 T operates in sensor
mode after 2 s.
– External TEACH-IN (ET):
Optimum system adjustment using
external control signal. Ideal if the
WLL 160T is not accessible or
part changes are often aligned
automatically.
■Fibre-optic cable lock
Press down bracket: fibre-optic
cables are locked. Press the lug:
fibre-optic cables are released.
■Fibre-optic cable
attachment
n
Transmitter fibre-optic cable
mReceiver fibre-optic cable
Suitable fibre-optic cable: plastic
fibre-optic cables of the LL 3
series (see the description of the
LL 3 variants).
■LED display red, green
■TEACH-IN mode:
Signalization TEACH-IN process.
Permanently blinking: TEACH-IN error.
Permanently lit: TEACH-IN o.K.
■Sensor operation:
LED red: switching threshold exceeded
LED
green: received signal > 1.1 or < 0.9
External TEACH-IN signal ET
■Mounting technique
Simple snap-on on top hat profile
rails. Mounting bracket supplied
with equipment.
■µ-processor technique
with EEPROM
Permanent storage of taught-in
switching threshold and hysteresis,
even when there are longer inter-
ruptions of voltage.
t
1
t
2
1--3 s 3--5 s >3 s 1--3 s
t
1
+ V
ET
0 V
ET
PNP NPN
WLL 160 T
Signal
active
Exact sensibility
adjustement
Scanning range
max.
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