Sick WTS16P-24161120A00 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WTS16P-24161120A00 photoelectric sensor offers 750 mm background suppression using TwinEye technology and visible red light output support. This Sick Photoelectric Sensor from the W26 and W16 series operates on 10–30 V DC supply, provides push-pull PNP/NPN output, supports IO-Link adjustment, and uses a 188 mm M12 male connector cable.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WTS16P-24161120A00 |
Sick WTS16P-24161120A00 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression, TwinEye technology |
| Sensing range min. | 10 mm |
| Sensing range max. | 750 mm |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Shape of light spot | Point-shaped |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (300 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 | ≤ 1.4 ms 2) |
| Repeatability (response time) | 750 µs |
| Switching frequency | 350 Hz 3) |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 20 mm x 55.7 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin, 188 mm |
| 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 WTS16P-24161120A00 Sick 750mm Photoelectric Sensor is a photoelectric proximity sensor designed for precise object detection at controlled distances. The WTS16P-24161120A00 Sick 750mm Photoelectric Sensor provides a 750 mm sensing range, applies TwinEye background suppression, uses visible red PinPoint LED, and supports PNP/NPN push-pull output. It belongs to the W26 and W16 series and is intended for industrial automation environments.
This sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly stations, and material handling systems. TwinEye technology supports reliable detection of small or low-contrast objects while reducing background interference. Stable switching characteristics help maintain consistent detection performance in fast-moving automation processes.
The WTS16P-24161120A00 Sick 750mm Photoelectric Sensor features a compact rectangular housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection ratings. Electrical protection and defined response behavior support dependable operation in demanding industrial conditions. As a Sick photoelectric sensor, it is suitable for applications requiring accurate sensing, stable output signals, and long-term operational reliability.

