Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTL16P-24162120A00 line-shaped photoelectric sensor provides 10–500 mm sensing range with background suppression using visible red LineSpot technology light source. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series uses 635 nm visible red light, supports push-pull PNP/NPN output, operates on 10–30 V DC supply, and features a rectangular housing with IP66/IP67/IP69 protection.
| 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 WTL16P-24162120A00 Sick Line-shaped Photoelectric Sensor is designed for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. The WTL16P-24162120A00 Sick Line-shaped Photoelectric Sensor combines 500 mm sensing distance, LineSpot background suppression, 635 nm visible red LED, and push-pull PNP/NPN output. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and supports stable operation in standard DC control systems.
This sensor is well suited for conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and automated inspection systems. The line-shaped light spot improves detection of flat, uneven, or moving objects. High switching frequency and fast response time ensure consistent detection performance in high-speed industrial processes.
The WTL16P-24162120A00 Sick Line-shaped Photoelectric Sensor features a compact rectangular housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 enclosure ratings. Electrical protection against reverse polarity and short circuits supports long service life. As a Sick photoelectric sensor, it delivers dependable detection accuracy and mechanical robustness for continuous industrial operation.
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