Overview
The Sick WL260-S230 is a compact photoelectric retro-reflective sensor engineered for industrial automation and motion control systems. Featuring a dual-lens design with visible red LED light source, this sensor combines versatile AC/DC supply compatibility (12–240V) with dependable switching performance. The retro-reflective principle enables accurate object detection without requiring separate receiver optics, making it ideal for straightforward installation in conveyor systems, packaging lines, and gate detection applications.
Key Features
- Dual-Lens Retro-Reflective Design: Reflects light back to the same emitter for compact, single-unit installation; sensing range up to 15 m with PL 80A reflector
- Wide Input Voltage: 12–240V DC and 24–240V AC operation simplifies integration into mixed electrical environments
- Fast Response Time: 20 ms switching response ensures real-time object detection and precise motion control
- Relay Output: Two relays with dual contacts in series; rated 3A at 240V AC for robust signal switching
- LED Indicator & Adjustment: Red signal-strength LED and 270° potentiometer adjustment for fine-tuning sensitivity
- IP67 Sealed Housing: ABS plastic enclosure with PC optics; rated for harsh industrial environments (−25 to +55°C ambient)
Technical Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 12–240V DC or 24–240V AC
- Response Time: 20 ms
- Switching Output: Relay, SPDT (two contacts in series)
- Rated Current: 3A at 240V AC
- Sensing Principle: Photoelectric retro-reflective (polarized)
- Light Source: Red LED (average service life 100,000 h at +25°C)
- Sensing Range: 0.01–15 m (with PL 80A reflector); 0.01–10 m (P 250 reflector); adaptable with various reflector types
- Dispersion Angle: ~1.7°; light-spot size Ø 300 mm at 10 m distance
- Enclosure Rating: IP67
- Housing Design: Rectangular, ABS plastic with PC optics
- Operating Temperature: −25 to +55°C ambient
- Dimensions: 63 mm (depth) × 25 mm (width) × 78 mm (height)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 6008773
Typical Applications
- Conveyor Control: Object detection on belt conveyors for sorting, counting, and position sensing
- Packaging & Labeling: Trigger mechanisms for applying labels, sealing, or applying product codes
- Gate & Access Control: Detection of door position, gate opening, or barrier presence
- Material Handling: Presence sensing for pallets, boxes, or parts on automated handling systems
- Industrial Automation: Feedback sensing for machine vision systems, robotic pick-and-place, or production monitoring
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PLC systems and programmable logic controllers requiring retro-reflective object sensing
- Industrial control panels with 12V–240V AC/DC power supply
- Motor control and motion control systems using relay-based switching
- Conveyor management and material-handling automation networks
- SICK W260 series ecosystem and accessory reflectors (PL series, P250, reflective tape)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- WL260-S270 (polarized variant with similar form factor and relay output)
- Legacy 240V retro-reflective photoelectric sensors in rectangular housings
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure sensing-range and voltage requirements match your application
Works With
- Reflector Types: PL 80A, PL 50A, PL 40A, PL 30A, PL 31A, PL 20A, P 250, Diamond Grade reflective tape
- Control Protocols: Relay-based logic (no network interface); integrates with any system accepting normally-open or normally-closed relay contacts
- Mounting & Accessories: Standard DIN rail or machine-mounted installations; compatible with SICK sensor-mounting brackets and conduit fittings
