PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK WTB16P-24861120A00 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This SICK WTB16P-24861120A00 is a W16 series photoelectric sensor engineered for reliable object detection in industrial automation environments. Utilizing background suppression technology, it precisely detects objects regardless of their color or surface properties, while ignoring reflective backgrounds. The sensor provides a PNP switching output, making it suitable for integration into control systems requiring robust presence sensing and position monitoring.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W16
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10V DC to 30V DC
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA (typical for W16 series)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 20 mA (typical for W16 series)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz (typical for W16 series)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (typical for W16 series)
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red light LED
- SENSING RANGE: Configurable (specific to 1120 variant, typically 20-1000 mm for W16 background suppression)
- ADJUSTMENT: Potentiometer or Teach-in button (specific to variant)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12, 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching selectable (specific to variant)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +60 °C (typical for W16 series)
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole or bracket mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, logistics systems, general industrial automation.