WLGCA2 Omron, WLGCA2 Datasheet
WLGCA2
Specifications of WLGCA2
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WLGCA2 Summary of contents
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... Microload models are added to the product lineup. • Approved standards: EC/IEC, UL, CSA, CCC (Chinese standard). Contact your OMRON representative for information on approved models. Be sure to read Safety Precautions on page and Safety Precautions for All Limit Switches. ...
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... WL@-TH ●Low-temperature Switches WL@-TC ●Corrosion-proof Switches WL@-RP ●Weather-proof Switches WL@-P1 ●Basic Switches WLCA2-@S ●Microload Switches WL01@-@S ●Overtravel Switches ●High-precision Switches WLGCA2-@S ●Basic Switches WLMCA2@ ●Overtravel Switches ●High-precision Switches WLMGCA2@ WL/WLM Selection Points ❍General-purpose Switches Selection Points WLH@ Effective if the overall ❍High-sensitivity movement is 80° ...
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... WLCA2-@S WLMCA2@ 4 directions Any of WLH2-@S WLH2@ 4 directions Any of WLG2-@S WLMG2@ 4 directions Any of 4 directions — — Either of 2 directions Any of WLGCA2-@S WLMGCA2@ 4 directions Any of — — 4 directions Spatter-prevention Long-life Model Model — WLM@-LDK@ WL@-@S-M1@J-1 WLM@-LD-M1J WL@-@S-DGJS03 WLM@-LD-@GJ@ WLM@-LD — ...
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... All models except the low- temperature and heat-re- sistant models Note: Models can be produced using standard actuators. Only the WLCA2, WLGCA2, or WLH2 can be produced for the WL@-141 and WL@-145. All models except airtight seal, hermetic seal, heat- resistant, corrosion-proof, and indicator-equipped ...
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... Airtight Switches *1 WL@-139 Hermetic, Molded-terminal Switches *1, *2 WL@-RP40 Hermetic, Molded-terminal Switches *1, *2 WL@-140 Hermetic, Molded-terminal Switches *1, *2 WL@-141, -145 Hermetic, Molded-terminal Switches *1, *2 (Only the WLCA2, WLG2, WLGCA2, and WLH2 can be produced.) WL@-RP60 Hermetic, Molded-terminal Switches *1, *2 WL@-S Spatter-prevention Switches 5 ...
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According to Application Conditions Conditions Key specifications 125,250, or 500 VAC Switching standard 0 125 VDC loads 0 250 VDC Switching 0 125 VAC, resistive load microloads 0 ...
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... WLMG2 Long-life Switches WLCA2-2N 25° 20° WLCA2-2 General-purpose Switches WLCA2-2N General-purpose Switches 5° WLGCA2 General-purpose Switches WLGCA2-@S Spatter-prevention Switches WLMGCA2 Long-life Switches WL@2 Roller Lever Actuators WL@2-@S Roller Lever Actuators WLM@2 Roller Lever Actuators WL@2-7 Roller Lever Actuators WL@2-8 Roller Lever Actuators ...
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Application Examples Positioning on Production Lines Positioning on Suspended Conveyors Multilevel Car Parking Towers High-precision Positioning of Machine Tools Pallet Detection in Arc Welding Lines Limit Detection is Transport Systems WL/WLM 8 ...
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... Model Number Structure Model Number Legend (Not all combinations are possible. Ask your OMRON representative for details.) General-purpose and Environment-resistant Switches WL @ @-@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)(10) (1) Electrical Rating Blank Standard load 01 Microload Note: Dimensions are the same as the standard models. ...
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General-purpose Switches Sensor I/O Connector Switches WL @ @-@ LD @ (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Electrical Rating Blank Standard load 01 Microload Note: Dimensions are the same as the standard models. (2) Actuator Type CA2 Roller lever: Standard ...
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... Standard load WLG2 High- sensitivity Microload WL01G2 Overtravel Standard load WLCA2-2 Microload WL01CA2-2 90° operation Standard load WLCA2-2N Microload WL01CA2-2N Standard load WLGCA2 High-precision Microload WL01GCA2 Actuator Adjustable roller lever Item Standard load WLCA12 Basic Microload WL01CA12 Standard load WLH12 General- purpose ...
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... Overtravel Neon lamp WLCA2-2LE LED WLCA2-2LD 90° operation Neon lamp WLCA2-2NLE LED WLCA2-2NLD Neon lamp WLGCA2-LE High-precision LED WLGCA2-LD Actuator Adjustable rod lever 25 to 140 mm Item Neon lamp WLCL-LE Basic LED WLCL-LD Neon lamp WLHL-LE General- purpose LED WLHL-LD Neon lamp ...
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... Overtravel High-precision High-sensitivity Model Model WLG2-LD-M1J WLGCA2-LD-M1J — WLGCA2-55LD-M1J WLG2-LD-M1GJ WLGCA2-LD-M1GJ WLG2-55LD-M1GJ — WLG2-LD-M1JB — WLG2-55LD-M1JB WLGCA2-55LD-M1JB WLG2-LD-DGJ03 — WLG2-55LD-DGJ03 WLGCA2-55LD-DGJ03 WLG2-LD-DK1EJ03 — WLG2-55LD-DK1EJ03 — — — — — — — — — — — — — ...
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... WLG2-TH WLG2-TC WLG2-RP WLG2-P1 Roller lever R38 High-precision 90° (-2N model) Model Model WLGCA2-55 WLGCA2-55LD WLGCA2-55LE WLGCA2-139 — WLGCA2-139LD2 — WLGCA2-139LD3 WLGCA2-140 — WLGCA2-140LD2 — WLGCA2-140LD3 — WLGCA2-141 — — — WLGCA2-141LD3 — WLGCA2-RP60 — WLGCA2-RP60LD2 — WLGCA2-RP60LD3 WLGCA2-TH WLGCA2-TC — WLGCA2-RP 14 ...
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Item No indicator Airtight seal Indicator -139 Molded -140 Hermetic terminals No indicator seal -141 Anti-coolant Heat-resistant Low-temperature No indicator Corrosion-proof Weather-proof Item Heat-resistant No indicator Low-temperature Item No indicator Airtight seal Indicator -139 Molded -140 Hermetic terminals No indicator ...
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Item No indicator Airtight seal Indicator -139 Molded Hermetic terminals No indicator -140 seal Anti-coolant Heat-resistant Low-temperature No indicator Corrosion-proof Note: The standard cable length for models with airtight seals Item No indicator Airtight seal Indicator -139 ...
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... Double nut lever Allen-head lever Model WLCA2-LEAS WLCA2-LES WLH2-LEAS WLH2-LES WLG2-LEAS WLG2-LES — WLGCA2-LES WLCA2-LDAS WLCA2-LDS WLH2-LDAS WLH2-LDS WLG2-LDAS WLG2-LDS — WLGCA2-LDS LED operation indicator *1 Overtravel Basic General-purpose Model Model WLMH2-LD WLMH2-LDK13A WLMH2-LDK13 WLMH2-LDK43A WLMH2-LDK43 WLMH2-LD-M1J WLMH2-LD-DGJ03 WL/WLM Sealed top-roller plunger Model Model WLD28-LES — ...
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... The model number of Heads without levers are same as those of Heads with levers without the numbers at the end. Example: WL-1H1100 becomes WL-1H without the lever. However, the WLH2 and WLH12 become WL-2H-1 and the WLGCA2 becomes WL-1H-1 for the Heads without levers. Other Heads are also available. Ask your OMRON representative. ...
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... Double Nut with allen-head Lever levers Model Model WL-1H1100S WL-2H1100S (for WLCA2-@ or (for WLH2-@ or WLGCA2-@) WLG2-@) WL Head Replacement Heads can be replaced within the same model group. They cannot be replaced between different model groups. Group No. Set model number WLCA2 WLCA2-7 1 WLCA2-8 WLCA12 ...
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... The values are calculated at an operating temperature of +5°C to +35°C and an Leakage current (mA) operating humidity of 40% to 70%RH. Contact your OMRON sales representative for more detailed information on other operating environments. Approx. 0.6 *2. Durability is 10,000,000 operations min. for general-purpose or high- Approx ...
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... The figures in parentheses for dielectric strength are those for the high- sensitivity overtravel models. *1. The values are calculated at an operating temperature of +5°C to +35°C and an operating humidity of 40% to 70%RH. Contact your OMRON sales representative for more detailed information on other operating environments. ...
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... Note: The figures in parentheses for dielectric strength, are those for overtravel (high-sensitivity) or connector models. * The values are calculated at an operating temperature of +5°C to +35°C, and an operating humidity of 40% to 70%RH. Contact your OMRON sales representative for more detailed information on other operating environments. * For high-sensitivity overtravel models. ...
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Structure and Nomenclature Structure General-purpose Switches: WLCA2 Head-mounting Screws Head The Head used in the roller lever type, adjustable rod lever type, or horizontal plunger type (except for 90° operation models) can be mounted in any of the four directions ...
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Indicators Indicator Covers The indicator covered if outsert molded from diecast aluminum and has outstanding sealing properties. Indicator Windows Operation (i.e., light-ON when operating or light-ON when not operating) depends on whether a neon lamp or LED is used. Light-ON ...
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Environment-resistant Switches Mold Specifications for Hermetic Seal Switches WL@-139 Standard built-in switch WL@-145 Oil seal for protection against cutting powder X-ring Airtight built-in switch Model WL@-139 Standard 5-m VCT (vinyl cabtire cable) cable attached. Finished diameter: 11.5 mm, 4-conductor. WL@-140 ...
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Long-life Switches: WLMGCA2-LD Release Plunger Hardening method changed for greater abrasion resistance. Long-life Model Standard Model Stainless Sintered steel + alloy Hardening Head The Head can be mounted in any of the four directions by removing the screws at the ...
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Contact Forms Screw Terminal Switches Za (NO (NO) (NC (NC) Direct-wired Connector Switches Indicator-equipped (Light-ON when Not Operating) Switches * Internal circuits 2-core 2-core connector ...
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Dimensions and Operating Characteristics General-purpose Models Standard Models Basic Rotating Lever ........ For all models WL@ indicates a standard-load model and WL01@ indicates a microload model. Roller lever R38 WLCA2 WL01CA2 17.5 dia. × Four, M3.5 38R M5 ...
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Basic Plunger .....................For all models WL@ indicates a standard-load model and WL01@ indicates a microload model. Top Plunger WLD 9.2 dia. PT WL01D 1R * Four, M3.5 OP +0.2 Four, 5.2 0 dia. holes 58.7 ±0.2 Three, M4 (length: 13) ...
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Basic Flexible Rod ............ For all models WL@ indicates a standard-load model and WL01@ indicates a microload model. Coil Spring PT WLNJ *1 WL01NJ *3 (107) 140 ±2.5 32.7 ±0.8 Four, 5.2 dia. holes 58.7 ±0.2 Three, M4 (length: 13) ...
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Overtravel General-purpose/High-sensitivity Models Roller Lever R38 WLH2 17.5 dia. (length WL01H2 WLG2 Four, M3.5 38R M5 (length: 12) WL01G2 Allen-head bolt 14.7 (125) +0.2 Four, 5.2 0 dia. holes 58.7 ±0.2 Three, M4 (length: 13) 5 JIS B0202 ...
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Overtravel Side-installation Models ... For all models WL@ indicates a standard-load model and WL01@ indicates a microload model. Roller Lever WLCA2-2N WL01CA2-2N 17.5 dia. (length Four, M3.5 38R Two, M5 (length: 18) M5 (length: 12) 16.1 Allen-head bolt ...
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... Connecting Cables in the Limit Switch Connectors. Refer to page 27 Roller Lever Plungers ........WL@ are Standard Models and WL01@ are Microload Models. Standard Models (WLCA2), High-precision Models (WLGCA2), Overtravel General-purpose Models (WLH2), Overtravel High-sensitivity Models (WLG2) Connector Models 17.5 dia. (length Four, M3.5 ...
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Top-roller Plunger (WLD2) Direct-wired Connector Models PT 17.5 dia. (length: 4.6) * Four, M3.5 (length: 10) OP +0.2 Four, 5.2 0 dia. holes 58.7 ±0.2 Three, M4 (length: 13) 5 12.5 M12 × 1 (15.1) JIS B0202 G½ (4.9) Effective ...
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... Movement Differential MD max. 12° Operating Position OP Total travel Position TTP max. Roller Lever (Pre-wired connectors) WLCA2-@S-M1J*/WL01@-@S-M1J* WLH2-@S-M1J*/WLG2-@S-M1J* WLGCA2-@S-M1J* * External dimensions are the same even for different core wires. 60 max. 54 ±1.5 13.1 25.4 12.7 25.4 68 ...
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Long-life Models Rotating Lever Models Roller Lever (Screw Terminals) WLM@-LD 17.5 dia. (length Four, M3.5 (length: 26.5) M5 (length: 12) 38R Allen-head bolt +0.2 Four, 5.2 0 14.7 dia. holes Rubber cap 58.7 ±0.2 Three, M4 (length: 13) ...
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Actuators (Levers Only) Lever: Only rotating lever models are illustrated. WL-1A100 WL-1A115 Standard Lever Resin Roller 17.9 17.5 dia. (length: 7) 17.5 dia. (length: 7) stainless sintered alloy roller 12.6 resin roller 7.3-dia. 7.3-dia. mounting mounting 38 54.8 holes holes ...
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Lever: Only rotating lever models are illustrated. WL-2A110 WL-2A105 34.5 49 dia. rubber roller 50 dia. (length: 15) Material: NBR Nylon roller 24.4 23 Adjustable Adjustable 122 from 41 to from 78.5 M5 Allen-head 7.3-dia. 7.3-dia. bolt ...
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Safety Precautions Refer to Safety Precautions for All Limit Switches. Precautions for Safe Use • When a rod or wired-type actuator is used, do not touch the top end of the actuator. Doing so may result in injury. (Applicable models) ...
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Built-in Switch Do not remove or replace the built-in switch. If the position of the built- in switch moves, it can cause reduced performance, and if the insulation sheet moves (separator), the insulation may become ineffective. Tightening Torque • If ...
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... Changing the Operating Direction By removing the Head on models which can operate on one-side only, Roller Levers: and then changing the direction of the WLCA2, WL01CA2, WLGCA2, operational plunger, one of three oper- WLMGCA2@ ating directions can be selected. For Adjustable Roller Levers: overtravel 90° operation models, one ...
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Item Applicable models and Actuators Roller Levers: Installing the Roller on the Inside WLCA@, WL01CA@, WLH@, WL- CA@-2, WL01CA@-2, WLMCA2@, By installing the roller lever in the op- posite direction, the roller can be in- WLMH2@, WLMG2@, WLMGCA2@, WLG@, except ...
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... Please read and understand this catalog before purchasing the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments. WARRANTY OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON. OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS ...