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Sick WLA16P-24161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-24161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides 0–10 m sensing using autocollimation and a 635 nm LED source. It offers a point-shaped spot with an 80 mm diameter at 5 m and integrates IO-Link adjustment with clear LED indicators. The sensor includes complementary PNP/NPN push-pull outputs, a 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and a 500 µs response time. The VISTAL housing is rated IP66, IP67, and IP69. Explore Sick sensors, view Sick photoelectric sensors, and check the W26/W16 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WLA16P-24161100A00 |
Sick WLA16P-24161100A00 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 Sick WLA16P-24161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor is a retro-reflective model designed with autocollimation for precise 0–10 m detection. It features a 635 nm PinPoint LED, a point-shaped spot, and complementary PNP/NPN push-pull outputs supporting high-speed switching up to 1,000 Hz. As part of the W26/W16 series, it includes IO-Link adjustment and operates reliably within industrial automation environments requiring long-range object detection with repeatable performance.
This sensor is used in conveyors, packaging systems, automated logistics, and inspection stations where retro-reflective operation helps detect objects consistently across different surfaces. Its fast response time supports high-speed production lines, while LED indicators assist operators during alignment and monitoring. The rugged housing enables dependable operation in dusty, humid, and vibration-prone industrial zones.
The Sick WLA16P-24161100A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines 0–10 m autocollimated detection, robust output switching, and high ingress protection for industrial reliability. Its IO-Link capability enhances configurability and diagnostics, supporting long-term stability in automated handling and inspection applications. Engineers value this model for its dependable sensing behavior and suitability across demanding industrial environments.
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