Sick WLG16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WLG16P-24162120A00 photoelectric sensor is a ClearSens retro-reflective device with 0–5 m sensing range using autocollimation optics. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series uses PinPoint LED visible red light at 635 nm, provides push-pull PNP/NPN outputs, supports ≤ 500 µs response time, and operates with IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WLG16P-24162120A00 |
Sick WLG16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Autocollimation, ClearSens |
| Sensing range min. | 0 m |
| Sensing range max. | 5 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-Turn 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 WLG16P-24162120A00 Sick 5m ClearSens Retro-reflective Sensor is a photoelectric retro-reflective sensor designed for reliable object detection over longer distances. The WLG16P-24162120A00 Sick 5m ClearSens Retro-reflective Sensor supports a 0–5 m sensing range, applies ClearSens autocollimation optics, and uses a PinPoint LED at 635 nm with PNP/NPN complementary outputs. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and is used in industrial automation environments.
In industrial automation, the WLG16P-24162120A00 Sick 5m ClearSens Retro-reflective Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, material handling systems, and assembly lines. ClearSens technology improves detection stability when handling reflective, transparent, or irregular surfaces. High switching frequency and defined response time support consistent signal processing in automated control systems.
The WLG16P-24162120A00 Sick 5m ClearSens Retro-reflective Sensor features a compact rectangular housing with IP66/IP67/IP69 protection for harsh environments. Integrated circuit protection supports long-term electrical reliability. The WLG16P-24162120A00 reflects Sick manufacturing standards and is suitable for continuous photoelectric sensing tasks across industrial automation applications.
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