Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 photoelectric sensor is a retro-reflective autocollimation sensor with 0–10 m sensing range for automation. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series uses PinPoint LED visible red light at 635 nm, supports PNP/NPN complementary outputs, operates on 10–30 V DC, and provides IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure with IO-Link configuration.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WLA16P-24162100A00 |
Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Autocollimation |
| Sensing range min. | 0 m |
| Sensing range max. | 10 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 80 mm (5 m) |
| Wave length | 635 nm |
| Adjustment | IO-Link |
| Indication | LED blue, LED green, LED yellow |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1) |
| Ripple | ≤ 5 Vpp |
| Usage category | DC-12 (According to EN 60947-5-2), DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2) |
| Current consumption, sender & Receiver | ≤ 30 mA, without load. At UB = 24 V |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital output Number | 2 (Complementary) |
| Output type | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V |
| Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB / < 2.5 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Circuit protection outputs | Reverse polarity protected, Overcurrent and short-circuit protected |
| Response time | ≤ 500 µs 2) |
| Repeatability (response time) | 150 µs |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 3) |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 20 mm x 55.7 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Plastic, VISTAL® |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Male connector material | Plastic, VISTAL® |
| Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | 1.3 Nm |
| Enclosure rating | IP66 (EN 60529), IP67 (EN 60529), IP69 (EN 60529) 1) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | Approx. 50 g |
The WLA16P-24162100A00 Sick 10 m Photoelectric Retro-reflective Sensor is designed for reliable object detection using autocollimation technology in industrial automation. The WLA16P-24162100A00 Sick 10 m Photoelectric Retro-reflective Sensor offers a 0–10 m sensing distance, integrates PinPoint LED at 635 nm, and delivers PNP/NPN push-pull outputs with a 500 µs response time. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and supports precise sensing in compact machine layouts.
In industrial automation environments, the WLA16P-24162100A00 Sick 10 m Photoelectric Retro-reflective Sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. Autocollimation improves detection reliability in dusty or reflective environments, while stable switching behavior ensures consistent PLC signal processing across varying operating conditions.
The WLA16P-24162100A00 Sick 10 m Photoelectric Retro-reflective Sensor combines IP66/IP67/IP69 protection, VISTAL® housing, and an operating temperature range of –40 °C to +60 °C for dependable industrial performance. Electrical protection features and repeatable switching characteristics reflect Sick manufacturing standards. The WLA16P-24162100A00 is suitable for long-term deployment in demanding automation applications.
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