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Sick WTB16P-2416N420A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTB16P-2416N420A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides 10–1,600 mm background suppression using a PinPoint LED and visible red light. It offers a 6 mm light spot at 500 mm, Teach-Turn adjustment, IO-Link support, and LED indication for alignment and status monitoring. The device includes push-pull PNP/NPN output, 200 Hz switching frequency, and 2.5 ms response time in 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 | WTB16P-2416N420A00 |
Sick WTB16P-2416N420A00 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 | 1 (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 Sick WTB16P-2416N420A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines 10–1,600 mm sensing range, PinPoint LED illumination, and 200 Hz switching frequency for reliable detection in automation tasks. As part of the W26/W16 series, it features IO-Link adjustment, complementary PNP/NPN output, and a robust VISTAL housing that supports stable use across varied industrial environments. Its fast response time and clear status indication make integration straightforward for engineers and machine builders.
This model is suitable for conveyors, packaging systems, automated sorting, and assembly operations requiring background suppression. The visible red light and compact light spot help achieve accurate detection of objects, even in fast-moving processes. Its durable construction and IP69 enclosure rating allow dependable operation in dusty, wet, or vibration-prone industrial applications without performance loss.
The Sick WTB16P-2416N420A00 Photoelectric Sensor offers consistent object detection with background suppression sensing, dependable output behavior, and industrial-grade protection. Sick’s reliable sensing technology makes this model a suitable choice for automation engineers seeking stable, long-term detection hardware. Its performance, ease of alignment, and rugged housing support efficient operation in demanding applications.
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