Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor | 10m Sensing Range | IO-Link Interface | IP66/IP67/IP69 Rated | by SICK
The Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor is designed for industrial automation, featuring a sensing range of up to 10 meters and an IO-Link interface for easy configuration. With a robust IP66/IP67/IP69 rated housing and a long LED service life of 100,000 hours, this sensor is perfect for object detection in packaging lines and quality control processes.
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Alternatively Known As: Photoelectric sensor, Retro-reflective sensor, SICK WLA16P sensor, Industrial object sensor, IO-Link photoelectric sensor
Technical Specifications
- Functional principle: Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor without reflector minimum distance
- Sensing range: 0 m to 10 m, recommended 0 m to 7 m
- Light source: PinPoint LED, visible red light, 635 nm wavelength
- LED service life: 100,000 hours at 25°C
- Digital outputs: 2 complementary push-pull (PNP/NPN), light/dark switching
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Current consumption: ≤ 30 mA at 24 V
- Response time: ≤ 500 µs
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Protection class: III
- Enclosure rating: IP66, IP67, IP69
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C
- Connection: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Housing material: Plastic VISTAL®, front screen PMMA
- Shock resistance: 50 g, 11 ms
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Communication: IO-Link V1.1, COM2 (38.4 kBaud), cycle time 2.3 ms
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 55.7mm x 42mm x 20mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor with autocollimation/coaxial optics
- Sensing range up to 10 m with recommended best performance up to 7 m
- PinPoint LED visible red light with 635 nm wavelength
- Polarisation filter included
- IO-Link interface for sensor parameter configuration and Smart Task functions
- LED indicators for alignment, operating status, and light beam status
- Robust plastic VISTAL® housing with IP66, IP67, and IP69 protection ratings
- Shock resistance up to 50 g and vibration resistance from 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
- Detects objects wrapped in film
- Long LED service life of 100,000 hours at 25°C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and configuration, including IO-Link setup.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Packaging lines for detecting objects wrapped in film
- Safety and quality control in manufacturing processes
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Energy-efficient LED light source reduces power consumption
- Durable design minimizes waste and replacement frequency
- Complies with environmental regulations including China RoHS
Warranty Information
Warranty details available upon request from SICK; typically includes coverage against manufacturing defects.
Available Now
The SICK WLA16P-24162100A00Z2ZZZZZZZZZ1 sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and object detection applications.
