W100-2 miniature photoelectric sensors are compatible with all standard detection principles (through-beam photoelectric sensors, photoelectric retro-reflective sensors, photoelectric retro-reflective sensors for detecting transparent objects, energetic sensors, and sensors with background blanking), making them an ideal sensor family for detection applications.
The housing design includes M3 threaded mounting holes, spaced one inch apart, that allows for straight forward, standardized and inexpensive mounting. The W100-2 product family offers an economical photoelectric sensor solution with outstanding performance.
At a glance
Reliable detection behaviour, rugged housing and immunity to ambient light WT100-2 photoelectric proximity sensor (energetic or with background blanking) WL100-2 photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
variant available for detecting transparent objects WS/WE100-2 through-beam photoelectric sensor Various connection types available (standard: 2 m cable
M8 male connector, 3-pin
M8 male connector, 4-pin
male cable connector available on request) Light/dark switching and sensitivity adjustment possible Wide range of accessories
Your Benefit
Reliable detection in standard applications Short downtime and high throughput thanks to reliable object detection Ability to handle a wide range of detection principles within a single standardized housing, reducing the number of model variants Simple commissioning thanks to easily visible display LEDs Easy to set up thanks to user-friendly potentiometer (dependent on model) Standard housing that is compatible with many commonly used mounting systems Easy mounting thanks to 1-inch hole spacing High level of operating reserve minimizes susceptibility to contamination
Applications
Wide range of standard applications that require efficient miniature photoelectric sensors Storage and conveyor systems in the logistics industry Detection of a wide variety of objects in packaging processes Reliable detection of people in door and gate applications