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TL Series Contrast Sensors

Contrast Sensor
•D  atalogic contrast print mark sensor •  – 5 VDC analog output models
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• RGB light emission • 15, 20, or 50kHz switching frequency
• Vertical or horizontal spot • Aluminum housing
orientation • Teach-in sensitivity adjustment
• 6–12mm sensing distance • 5-pin M12 quick-disconnect with
• 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage adjustable exit angle
• Selectable light-on / dark-on • Purchase cable separately
• NPN / PNP • IP67

TL Series Contrast Sensors Selection Chart

Spot Switching
Part Number Price Sensing Range Output State Logic Connection Wiring Dimensions
Orientation Frequency
TL46-W-815 $152.00 Vertical
15kHz Selectable Diagram 1
TL46-W-815L $152.00 Horizontal Light-on/Dark-on
NPN / PNP
TL46-WL-815 $179.00 Vertical plus analog output
6–12mm 0 – 5 VDC
20kHz M12 connector Diagram 2 Figure 1
TL46-WL-815L $179.00 [0.2–0.5 in] Horizontal
TL46-WJ-815 $385.00 Vertical Selectable
50kHz PNP Diagram 3
TL46-WJ-815L $385.00 Horizontal Light-on/Dark-on

Wiring diagrams

Diagram 1 Diagram 2 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

Note: Class 2 power supply required

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Dimensions
mm [inches]

Figure 1

Note: Connector can be rotated to 5 different orientations.

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Specifications
TL Series TL46-W TL46-WL TL46-WJ
Sensing Distance 6–12 mm [0.2–0.5 in]
Spot Dimension 1.5 x 5 mm 0.8 x 4 mm
Spot Orientation 815 - Vertical and 815L - Horizontal
Emission RGB LEDs: Blue (465nm)/ Green (520nm)/Red (630nm) with automatic selection
Sensitivity Yes via teach-in button/remote signal No
Output Type NPN or PNP; Light-On/Dark-On selectable PNP Light -on/Dark-on Selectable
Delay 0 – 20ms selectable via delay input NA
Operating Voltage 10 – 30 VDC
≤ 85mA (bargraph on)
No-load Supply Current ≤ 50mA ≤ 50mA
≤ 55mA (bargraph off)
Operating (Load) Current ≤ 100mA
Off-state (Leakage) Current < 5µA
Voltage Drop ≤ 2V
Switching Frequency 15kHz 20kHz 50kHz
Response Time 33µs 25µs 10µs
Differential Travel < 20mV
Jitter < = 33µs < = 25µs < 7µs
Ripple ≤ 2Vpp
Time Delay Before Availability (tv) N/A
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Short-Circuit Protection Yes
Operating Temperature -10 to 55°C [14 to 131°F]
Protection Degree (DIN 40050) IP67

Out LED (yellow)

Output LED (yellow) / Ready LED (green) Output LED (yellow) /
Indication/Switch Status
Ready LED (green) Delay and Keylock LED (orange) Ready LED (green)
5-segment Bar graph

Housing Material Aluminum

Sensing Face Material PMMA Glass PMMA
Shock EN60068-2-27
Vibration EN60068-2-6
Weight 170g [5.99 oz]
Connectors M12 5-pole connector
Agency Approvals 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.

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