SICK WTB16P-24161120A00 Proximity Sensor (1218626)

The SICK WTB16P-24161120A00 is a high-performance photoelectric proximity sensor with advanced background suppression, featuring BluePilot adjustment and IO-Link capabilities for intelligent diagnostics and flexible configuration.

Engineered with a long sensing range up to 1,000 mm and dual push-pull outputs, this sensor offers precise detection, robust housing, and exceptional durability for demanding automation environments.

Technical Specifications

Model: WTB16P-24161120A00 SICK
SICK Part Number: SICK 1218626
Product Type: Photoelectric proximity sensor
Application: Accurate object detection with background suppression in industrial systems
Sensing Range: 10 mm to 1,000 mm (recommended: 100 mm to 400 mm)
Adjustable Switching Threshold: 100 mm to 1,000 mm
Minimum Background Distance: 25 mm at 400 mm (black 6% / white 90%)
Reference Object: 90% remission (standard white per DIN 5033)
Adjustment: Teach-Turn with BluePilot visual feedback
Focus Angle: < ±1.0° squint angle
Light Type: Visible red LED
Light Source: SICK PinPoint LED (635 nm)
Light Spot Size: Ø 6 mm at 500 mm
Housing Style: Rectangular industrial body
Functional Principle: Background suppression

Electrical Interface

Supply Voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
Ripple: ≤ 5 Vpp
Current Consumption: ≤ 30 mA (no load at 24 V)
Output Type: Complementary push-pull (PNP/NPN)
Number of Outputs: 2
Switching Mode: Light/dark switching (configurable via IO-Link)
Signal Voltage PNP HIGH/LOW: Approx. UB – 2.5 V / 0 V
Signal Voltage NPN HIGH/LOW: Approx. UB / < 2.5 V
Output Current Max.: ≤ 100 mA
Response Time: ≤ 500 µs
Repeatability: 150 µs
Switching Frequency: 1,000 Hz
Connection Type: M12 connector, 4-pin
IO-Link: Yes (parameterization and Smart Task support)
Circuit Protection:

• Reverse polarity protection
• Overcurrent and short-circuit protection
  Protection Class: III

Mechanical Data

Enclosure Rating: Not specified (typically IP67 for W16 series)
Housing Material: Plastic (VISTAL®)
Front Screen Material: Plastic (PMMA)
Connector Material: Plastic (VISTAL®)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 20 mm x 55.7 mm x 42 mm
Weight: Approx. 50 g
Mounting: Max. screw torque 1.3 Nm

Safety-Related Data

MTTFD (Mean Time to Dangerous Failure): 626 years
DCavg: 0%
Mission Time (TM): 20 years

Ambient Conditions

Operating Temperature: Not specified (typically –25 °C to +55 °C for W16 series)
Storage Temperature: Not specified

Certificates and Compliance

• European Conformity (CE)
• cULus Listed
• IO-Link Certified
• LED Risk Group: Free Group (per EN 62471)
• SICK SIRIC Technology

Applications

Ideal For:

• Packaging and logistics conveyors
• Machine vision systems
• Object presence verification on assembly lines
• Smart factory and IO-Link environments

Key Features & Benefits

✅ BluePilot Alignment: Visual LED-assisted teach-in for easy, precise setup.

✅ Extended Sensing Range: Up to 1,000 mm with adjustable background suppression.

✅ Smart Sensor: IO-Link connectivity for advanced diagnostics and parameter changes.

✅ Dual Output Logic: PNP/NPN configurable push-pull design for flexible integration.

✅ Rugged Build: VISTAL® housing with durable PMMA optics for industrial-grade resilience.

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