Sick WLA16P-24862130A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-24862130A00 photoelectric sensor offers retro-reflective autocollimation detection with 10 m sensing range and PNP output capability today. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26, W16 series uses visible red PinPoint LED light, supports Teach-in button and IO-Link adjustment, operates on 10–30 V DC, and delivers 1,000 Hz switching frequency in a rectangular housing.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WLA16P-24862130A00 |
Sick WLA16P-24862130A00 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 | Teach-in button, 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 | 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 | 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-24862130A00 Sick 42mm Retro-reflective Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor designed for stable object detection in industrial automation. The WLA16P-24862130A00 operates with retro-reflective autocollimation using a 10 m sensing range, PNP digital output, and IO-Link adjustment. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and is commonly integrated into automated sensing systems.
In industrial automation environments, the WLA16P-24862130A00 is applied on conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and material handling equipment. Retro-reflective sensing supports consistent detection of objects across defined distances, while the 1,000 Hz switching frequency enables reliable response to moving products. The rectangular housing and M12 connector allow standardized installation in compact machine layouts.
The Sick WLA16P-24862130A00 photoelectric sensor combines defined optical performance with electrical and environmental protection. With IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure ratings, protected outputs, and stable DC operation, this Sick sensor is suitable for continuous industrial use. The WLA16P-24862130A00 model aligns with Sick photoelectric sensor specifications, supporting dependable operation in industrial automation systems.
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