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Sick WSE16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WSE16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor delivers 0–45 m through-beam sensing using a 635 nm PinPoint LED and visible red light. It features a 90 mm light spot at 8 m, IO-Link adjustment, and LED status indication for setup verification. The device supports PNP/NPN push-pull output, 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and 500 µs response time within an IP69-rated VISTAL housing. Explore Sick sensors, view Sick photoelectric sensors, and check the W26/W16 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WSE16P-24162100A00 |
Sick WSE16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range min. | 0 m |
| Sensing range max. | 45 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 90 mm (8 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, ≤ 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. 100 g |
The Sick WSE16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines 0–45 m through-beam operation, 635 nm red PinPoint LED, and 1,000 Hz switching frequency to support accurate detection in automation tasks. As part of the W26/W16 series, it includes IO-Link adjustment, complementary PNP/NPN outputs, and a durable VISTAL housing suitable for industrial settings. Its fast 500 µs response helps maintain consistent and reliable object detection in high-speed applications.
This model is suitable for conveyors, packaging systems, automated handling stations, and machine safeguarding tasks requiring long-range through-beam detection. Its visible red light makes alignment easy across extended distances, while stable output signals support clean integration into PLC-controlled equipment. The robust environmental sealing allows dependable operation even in aggressive or moisture-prone industrial areas.
The Sick WSE16P-24162100A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides reliable long-distance detection with through-beam LED sensing, consistent output behavior, and protective IP69 construction. Sick’s established sensing technology and this model’s performance characteristics make it a suitable choice for OEMs, integrators, and end users seeking dependable detection hardware. Its optical clarity and signal stability help maintain operational continuity across diverse automation applications.
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