Sick WTB16P-24161420A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTB16P-24161420A00 photoelectric sensor uses background suppression with 10–1600 mm sensing range and push-pull outputs for industrial automation. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26, W16 series features visible red PinPoint LED, Teach-Turn and IO-Link adjustment, operates on 10–30 V DC, and supports IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure ratings in a rectangular housing.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTB16P-24161420A00 |
Sick WTB16P-24161420A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range min. | 10 mm |
| Sensing range max. | 1,600 mm |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 6 mm (500 mm) |
| 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 | ≤ 2.5 ms 2) |
| Repeatability (response time) | 150 µs |
| Switching frequency | 200 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 WTB16P-24161420A00 Sick 55.7mm Photoelectric Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor developed for controlled proximity detection in industrial automation. The WTB16P-24161420A00 Sick 55.7mm Photoelectric Sensor applies background suppression with a 10–1600 mm sensing range, push-pull PNP/NPN output, and IO-Link configuration. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and is used where stable short-to-medium range sensing is required.
In industrial automation systems, the WTB16P-24161420A00 is installed on conveyors, packaging machines, assembly stations, and automated handling equipment. Background suppression reduces false detection from reflective surfaces, while the 200 Hz switching frequency supports consistent object tracking. The rectangular housing with M12 connector allows straightforward integration into standardized machine designs.
The Sick WTB16P-24161420A00 photoelectric sensor combines defined optical sensing with electrical and environmental protection. With IP66/IP67/IP69 protection, protected outputs, and stable DC operation, this Sick sensor is suitable for continuous industrial use. The WTB16P-24161420A00 aligns with Sick photoelectric sensor requirements, supporting dependable operation across industrial automation environments.
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