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Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor provides 10–500 mm sensing using LineSpot technology and a 635 nm LED. It delivers a 3 mm × 30 mm line-shaped spot at 200 mm and supports Teach-Turn and IO-Link adjustment for setup flexibility. The device includes LED status indicators, complementary PNP/NPN push-pull outputs, a 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and a 500 µs response time. Built with a VISTAL housing rated IP66, IP67, and IP69. Explore Sick sensors, view Sick photoelectric sensors, and check the W26/W16 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTL16P-24162120A00 |
Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression, LineSpot technology |
| Sensing range min. | 10 mm |
| Sensing range max. | 500 mm |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Line-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | 3 mm x 30 mm (200 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 | ≤ 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 Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor is a LineSpot background suppression device offering a 10–500 mm sensing range, a 3 mm × 30 mm line spot, and a 635 nm PinPoint LED. As part of the W26/W16 series, it integrates Teach-Turn adjustment, IO-Link communication, a 500 µs response time, and complementary push-pull PNP/NPN outputs for stable switching. Its VISTAL housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection supports reliable performance in varied industrial automation environments.
The sensor fits conveyors, packaging machines, material inspection systems, and assembly processes where line-shaped detection helps identify irregular or textured objects. Its fast switching frequency supports high-speed operations, while LED indicators provide clear status visibility for operators. The robust housing ensures dependable functioning in dusty, humid, or vibration-prone areas, making it suitable for continuous industrial operations requiring accurate object presence detection.
The Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor combines line-shaped detection, responsive switching, and durable environmental protection for industrial use. With consistent background suppression, IO-Link capability, and trusted Sick engineering, the device supports long-term stability in automated handling and inspection tasks. Engineers choose this model for its dependable sensing behavior and suitability for demanding automation environments.
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