Sick WTB26P-24861120A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTB26P-24861120A00 photoelectric sensor provides background suppression with 30–1600 mm range and 500 µs response time PNP output. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series uses PinPoint LED visible red light at 635 nm, supports 10–30 V DC supply, offers 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and features IP66/IP67/IP69 protection with IO-Link adjustment.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTB26P-24861120A00 |
Sick WTB26P-24861120A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range min. | 30 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 7 mm (700 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 V2) |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital output Number | 2 (Complementary) |
| Output type | PNP |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V |
| Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | - |
| 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) | 24.6 mm x 82.5 mm x 53.3 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. 80 g |
The WTB26P-24861120A00 Sick 500 µs Response Time Photo Sensor is a photoelectric proximity sensor designed for background suppression in industrial automation. The WTB26P-24861120A00 Sick 500 µs Response Time Photo Sensor provides a 30–1600 mm sensing range, operates with PinPoint LED at 635 nm, and delivers PNP output with 500 µs response time. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and supports stable object detection in automated production systems.
In industrial automation, the WTB26P-24861120A00 Sick 500 µs Response Time Photo Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and material handling systems. Background suppression reduces false switching from reflective surfaces, while fast response time enables accurate detection of moving objects. The defined sensing spot and PNP output allow reliable PLC integration in high-speed automation processes.
The WTB26P-24861120A00 Sick 500 µs Response Time Photo Sensor combines IP66/IP67/IP69 enclosure, VISTAL® housing, and –40 °C to +60 °C operating range for dependable industrial use. Electrical protection and repeatable switching behavior reflect Sick manufacturing standards. The WTB26P-24861120A00 is suited for precise photoelectric sensing where speed, stability, and environmental resistance are required.

