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Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides a 0 to 10 m sensing range with autocollimation and a PinPoint LED. It uses visible red light, offers a point-shaped light spot, supports IO-Link, and delivers complementary PNP/NPN output for industrial detection tasks. Designed with LED indication, VISTAL housing, and IP66, IP67, and IP69 enclosure ratings, it ensures reliable performance. Explore more Sick sensors, view all Sick photoelectric sensors, and check the W26/W16 series.
| 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 Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines a 0–10 m sensing range, autocollimation, and a PinPoint LED to deliver reliable retro-reflective detection in automation systems. As part of the Sick W26 and W16 family, it operates using visible red light, provides complementary PNP/NPN outputs, and supports IO-Link for configuration and monitoring. Its compact VISTAL housing and IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection allow stable operation across varied industrial environments.
This model is well suited for conveyors, packaging lines, automated sorting, and engineered machine assemblies requiring consistent long-range detection. The autocollimation principle ensures accurate operation even with alignment variations, while its fast 1,000 Hz switching frequency supports moderate-speed motion processes. LED status indicators assist engineers during installation and troubleshooting, making the sensor dependable across common industrial automation tasks.
The Sick WLA16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor delivers stable optical detection, durable construction, and dependable output performance. With a 10 m sensing capability, strong IP protection, and IO-Link support, it meets the needs of users requiring precise retro-reflective sensing in demanding environments. As a trusted Sick device, it offers long-term reliability for automation teams seeking consistent sensing and reduced maintenance effort.
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