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Sick WSE16P-1H161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WSE16P-1H161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides 0–45 m sensing using a 635 nm PinPoint LED and point-shaped spot. It delivers a 90 mm spot at 8 m, supports IO-Link and wire/pin adjustment, and includes clear LED indication for status feedback. The sensor offers complementary PNP/NPN push-pull output, 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and 500 µs response time in a VISTAL housing rated IP66, IP67, and IP69. Learn more about Sick sensors, explore Sick photoelectric sensors, and view the W26/W16 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WSE16P-1H161100A00 |
Sick WSE16P-1H161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range min. | 0 m |
| Sensing range max. | 45 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 90 mm (8 m) |
| Wave length | 635 nm |
| Adjustment | IO-Link, Wire/pin |
| 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, ≤ 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 | Cable, 4-wire, 2 m |
| Housing material | Plastic, VISTAL® |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Male connector material | - |
| 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. 200 g |
The Sick WSE16P-1H161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor offers 0–45 m sensing distance, a 635 nm visible red LED, and a point-shaped 90 mm spot for long-range through-beam detection. As part of the W26/W16 series, it features IO-Link adjustment, complementary PNP/NPN push-pull outputs, and a fast 500 µs response time. Its VISTAL housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection ensures dependable operation in industrial automation environments requiring accurate sender-receiver alignment and stable long-distance detection.
This model is ideal for conveyors, packaging systems, automated warehousing, and assembly lines where long-range object detection is required. The visible red PinPoint LED helps with easy alignment, while the stable switching frequency supports high-speed material flow. The robust temperature tolerance and sealed housing make it suitable for dusty, humid, or vibration-prone areas, ensuring consistent performance across demanding industrial applications.
The Sick WSE16P-1H161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines long-range through-beam capability, fast response, and strong environmental protection for reliable industrial use. With stable infrared detection, durable VISTAL construction, and trusted Sick engineering, it provides dependable sensing performance over extended distances. Its precision, responsiveness, and integration flexibility make it a reliable choice for engineers who require continuous, accurate detection in automated processes.

