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, offering a sensing range of up to 10 meters and an IO-Link interface for easy parameter configuration. With a robust IP66/IP67/IP69 rated housing and a PinPoint LED light source, this sensor ensures reliable object detection in various applications, including packaging lines and safety control in manufacturing processes.
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Alternatively Known As: Photoelectric Sensor, Retro-Reflective Sensor, IO-Link Sensor, SICK WLA16P 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
- Light spot size: Ø 80 mm at 5 m distance
- Response time: ≤ 500 µs
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Current consumption: ≤ 30 mA without load at 24 V
- Output type: 1 complementary push-pull digital output (PNP/NPN), dark switching
- Protection class: III
- Enclosure rating: IP66, IP67, IP69
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +60 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
- Shock resistance: 50 g, 11 ms
- Vibration resistance: 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Connection: Male M12, 4-pin connector
- Housing material: Plastic VISTAL®
- Front screen material: Plastic PMMA
- Maximum tightening torque of fixing screws: 1.3 Nm
- 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 range 0 to 7 m
- PinPoint LED visible red light with 635 nm wavelength
- Polarisation filter for improved detection
- IO-Link interface for sensor parameter configuration and Smart Task functions
- LED indicators for alignment, power, IO-Link mode, and object presence
- 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
- Reverse polarity, overcurrent, and short-circuit protected outputs
- Compatible with ASIO mode and supports COM2 data transmission at 38.4 kBaud
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper sensor alignment, secure mounting, and correct electrical connections following safety standards.
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
- Long LED service life of 100,000 hours reduces waste and replacement frequency
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption (≤ 30 mA)
- Robust design minimizes environmental impact through durability and resistance
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK WLA16P-2416A100A00 Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and object detection applications.
