
Photoelectric proximity sensor
Operating instructions
1 safety notes
■Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
■Connection, mounting, and setting may only be performed by trained specialists.
■Not a safety component in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive.
■Power supply: Class 2
UL Environmental Rating: Enclosure type 1
■When commissioning, protect the device from moisture and contamination.
■These operating instructions contain information required during the life cycle of
the sensor.
2 Correct use
The WT24-2 is an opto-electronic photoelectric proximity sensor (referred to as "sensor"
in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects, animals, and persons.
If the product is used for any other purpose or modified in any way, any warranty claim
against SICK AG shall become void.
3 Operating and status indicators
Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression.
15
(0.59)
26
(1.02)
61 (2.40)
max. 32
(1.26)
27
(1.06)
10
(0.39)
M5
87.5 (3.44)
4.7
(0.19)
11.8
(0.46)
30 (1.18)
65 (2.56)
1
2
8
9
14
(0.55)
6.5
(0.26)
14
(0.55)
17.5
(0.69)
7
34
5
6
14,4
(0.57)
9
Figure 1: Dimensional drawing
1Alignment sight
2LED signal strength indicator
3Standard direction of the material being detected
4Center of optical axis, sender
5Center of optical axis, receiver (close range)
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