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TL Series Contrast Sensors
Contrast Sensor
• 0 – 5 VDC analog output
models
• 15, 20, or 50kHz switching
frequency
• Aluminum housing
• Teach-in sensitivity
adjustment
• 5-pin M12
quick-disconnect with
adjustable exit angle
• Purchase cable separately
• IP67
• Datalogic contrast print
mark sensor
• RGB light emission
• Vertical or horizontal spot
orientation
• 6-12mm sensing distance
• 10 to 30 VDC operating
voltage
• Selectable light-on /
dark-on
• NPN / PNP
TL Series Contrast Sensors Selection Chart
Spot
Price Sensing Range Orientation
Part Number
TL46-W-815
$130.00
Vertical
TL46-W-815L
$130.00
Horizontal
TL46-WL-815
$152.00
TL46-WL-815L $152.00
6–12 mm [0.2–0.5
in]
TL46-WJ-815 $330.00
TL46-WJ-815L $330.00
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Switching
Frequency
15kHz
Output State
20kHz
Selectable
Light-on/Dark-on
plus analog output
0 – 5 VDC
50kHz
Selectable
Light-on/Dark-on
Logic
Connection
Wiring
Dimensions
Diagram 1
NPN / PNP
M12 connector
PNP
Diagram 2
Figure 1
Diagram 3
Wiring diagrams
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
Diagram 3
1 BROWN
1 BROWN
1 BROWN
4 BLACK
4 BLACK
4 BLACK
5 YELLOW/GREEN
5 YELLOW/GREEN
5 YELLOW/GREEN
2 WHITE
2 WHITE
2 WHITE
3 BLUE
3 BLUE
3 BLUE
Pin 1 – Supply Voltage
Pin 1 – Supply Voltage
Pin 1 – Supply Voltage
Pin 4 – NPN/PNP Output
Pin 4 – NPN/PNP Output
Pin 4 – PNP Output
Pin 5 – Delay Setting Input
Pin 5 – Remote Acquisition
Pin 5 – Remote Acquisition
Pin 2 – Analog Output
Pin 2 – Analog Output
Pin 2 – Light/Dark Input
Pin 3 – 0 VDC
Pin 3 – 0 VDC
Pin 3 – 0 VDC
Note: Wiring Objects are based on AutomationDirect 5-pole cable assemblies.
Connectors
M12 connector
5
Note: Class 2 power supply required
tPHS-131
Photoelectric Sensors
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TL Series Contrast Sensors
Dimensions
mm [inch]
Figure 1
Note: Connector can be rotated to 5 different orientations.
See our website: www.AutomationDirect.com for complete Engineering drawings.
tPHS-132
Photoelectric Sensors
1-800-633-0405
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TL Series Contrast Sensors
Specifications
TL Series
Sensing Distance
Spot Dimension
Spot Orientation
Emission
Sensitivity
Output Type
Delay
Operating Voltage
No-load Supply Current
TL46-W
TL46-WL
1.5 x 5 mm
RGB LEDs: Blue (465nm)/ Green (520nm)/Red (630nm) with automatic selection
Yes via teach-in button/remote signal
No
NPN or PNP; Light On/Dark On selectable
PNP Light On/Dark On Selectable
0 – 20ms selectable via delay input
NA
≤ 50 mA
Housing Material
Sensing Face Material
Shock
Vibration
Weight
Connectors
Agency Approvals
10 – 30 VDC
≤ 85 mA (bargraph on)
≤ 50 mA
≤ 55 mA (bargraph off)
≤ 100 mA
< 5 µA
≤2V
15 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
33 µs
25 µs
10 µs
< 20 mV
< = 33 µs
< = 25 µs
< 7µs
≤2 Vpp
N/A
Yes
Yes
Operating Temperature
Protection Degree (DIN 40050)
Indication/Switch Status
0.8 x 4 mm
815 - Vertical and 815L - Horizontal
Operating (Load) Current
Off-state (Leakage) Current
Voltage Drop
Switching Frequency
Response Time
Differential Travel
Jitter
Ripple
Time Delay Before Availability (tv)
Reverse Polarity Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
TL46-WJ
6–12 mm [0.2–0.5 in]
-10–55 °C [14–131 °F]
IP67
Out LED (yellow)
Output LED (yellow) / Ready LED (green)
Ready LED (green)
Delay and Keylock LED (orange)
Output LED (yellow) / Ready LED (green)
5-segment Bar graph
Aluminum
PMMA
Glass
PMMA
EN60068-2-27
EN60068-2-6
170g (5.99 oz)
M12 5-pole connector
CE cULus E227487
Note: To obtain the most current agency approval information– see the Agency Approval Checklist section on the specific part number’s web page.
tPHS-133
Photoelectric Sensors
1-800-633-0405