Sick WLA16P-2486A100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-2486A100A00 photoelectric sensor is an autocollimation retro-reflective sensor using visible red PinPoint LED light. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series operates on 10–30 V DC supply, features PNP output, delivers ≤ 500 µs response time, and provides IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WLA16P-2486A100A00 |
Sick WLA16P-2486A100A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Autocollimation |
| Sensing range min. | - |
| Sensing range max. | - |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | - |
| 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 | - |
| Output type | PNP |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V |
| Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | - |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Circuit protection outputs | - |
| 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 | - |
| Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | - |
| 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 | 50 g |
The WLA16P-2486A100A00 Sick Autocollimation Retro-reflective Sensor is designed for precise photoelectric detection in industrial automation. The WLA16P-2486A100A00 Sick Autocollimation Retro-reflective Sensor uses a visible red PinPoint LED, applies autocollimation operating principle, and supports PNP output with a ≤ 500 µs response time. It is part of the W26 and W16 series.
This sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. The autocollimation principle ensures reliable object detection even in environments with reflective surfaces. Stable switching performance supports accurate signal processing across continuous production cycles.
The WLA16P-2486A100A00 Sick Autocollimation Retro-reflective Sensor features a compact rectangular housing with high ingress protection for industrial environments. Its electrical characteristics support consistent operation under varying conditions. Backed by Sick manufacturing standards, the sensor is suitable for long-term deployment in photoelectric sensing applications.

