Sick WLA16P-24162130A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLA16P-24162130A00 photoelectric sensor provides retro-reflective autocollimation sensing with 10 m sensing range and push-pull PNP/NPN outputs for automation applications. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26, W16 series uses visible red PinPoint LED, 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-24162130A00 |
Sick WLA16P-24162130A00 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 | 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 WLA16P-24162130A00 Sick 10m Push-pull Retro-reflective Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor designed for stable detection tasks in industrial automation systems. The WLA16P-24162130A00 Sick 10m Push-pull Retro-reflective Sensor operates using retro-reflective autocollimation with a 10 m sensing range, push-pull PNP/NPN output, and IO-Link configuration. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and is deployed in automated industrial environments.
In industrial automation, the WLA16P-24162130A00 is commonly installed on conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and material handling systems. Retro-reflective sensing enables consistent object detection across fixed distances, while the 1,000 Hz switching frequency supports reliable response for moving products. The rectangular housing and M12 connector allow standardized mounting in compact machine layouts.
The Sick WLA16P-24162130A00 photoelectric sensor combines defined optical sensing 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-24162130A00 model aligns with Sick photoelectric sensor requirements, supporting dependable operation in industrial automation applications.
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