Purchase now: Wenglor P1KL002 Laser Retro-Reflex
Purchase now: Atlantech Drives provides you the Wenglor P1KL002, a long-range Retro-Reflex Sensor equipped with Laser Class 1 technology. This sensor is the «long-distance runner» of the Performance 1K series. By working in conjunction with a high-quality reflector (such as the RQ100BA), it can detect objects at distances of up to 12 meters. The use of a collimated laser beam means the light spot remains small and focused even at long distances, enabling the detection of objects through narrow gaps or drilled holes.
Technical Specifications and Small Part Detection
The P1KL002 is an IO-Link 1.1 enabled device, making it Industry 4.0 ready. Through IO-Link, you can adjust the switching frequency (up to 4,000 Hz in Speed Mode) for detecting fast-falling parts. It also features a «Teach-In» button on the housing for manual setup. The sensor uses a Red Laser which simplifies alignment over long distances since the dot is clearly visible on the reflector. It is housed in the standard miniature casing (38x16x12mm) for easy integration into existing machine frames.
- Part Number: P1KL002.
- Type: Retro-Reflex Sensor.
- Light Source: Laser (Red, Class 1).
- Range: 0 … 12,000 mm (12 m).
- Smallest Part: Detects parts > 2 mm.
- Interface: IO-Link + PNP/NPN.
- Connection: M8 × 1, 4-pin.
- Features: Test Input, Teach-In.
- Protection: IP67 / IP68.
Expert Tips: Reflector Selection
The sensor is only half the system. Expert Tip: For a laser sensor like the P1KL002, you cannot use a cheap, standard reflector meant for LED sensors. You must use a Micro-Corner Cube Reflector. Standard reflectors have large prisms that can distort the thin laser beam or fail to return it to the small receiver lens. If you experience signal instability at 5-10 meters, check your reflector type immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can it detect clear glass?
A: The standard P1KL002 is designed for opaque objects. For transparent glass detection, you should look for the specialized «P1K…G» series or configure the hysteresis settings very carefully via IO-Link.
Q: What happens if the beam is interrupted?
A: In a retro-reflex setup, the sensor output switches when the beam returning from the reflector is blocked by an object. It is a «Dark Switching» logic by default (though configurable).
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