# Photoelectric Sensor, 750mm, NPN/PNP/Push Pull, Proximity/TwinEye, 4 Pin M12 Connector, W16 Series
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**SKU**: WTS16P-2416N120A00
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €225.1000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | W16 Series |
| Sensing Method | Background Suppression, Proximity, TwinEye |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 750mm |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN / PNP, Push Pull |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
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WTS16P-2416N120A00 W16
**SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS**
**WTS16P-2416N120A00 | W16** SMALL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
## Ordering information
|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|WTS16P-2416N120A00|1105762|
|Other models and accessories
www.sick.com/W16||
Illustration may differ
## Detailed technical data
## Features
|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Background suppression, TwinEye technology|
|**Sensing range**
Sensing range min.
Sensing range max.
Adjustable switching threshold for background
suppression
Reference object
Minimum distance between set sensing range
and background (black 6% / white 90%)
Recommended sensing range for the best per-
formance|10 mm
750 mm
100 mm ... 750 mm
Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033)
20 mm, at a distance of 300 mm
100 mm ... 300 mm|
|**Emitted beam**
Light source
Type of light
Shape of light spot
Light spot size (distance)
Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam
around the standardized transmission axis
(squint angle)|PinPoint LED
Visible red light
Point-shaped
Ø 8 mm (300 mm)
< +/- 1.0° (at Ta = +23 °C)|
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|**Key LED figures**||
|---|---|
|Normative reference|EN 62471:2008-09 | IEC 62471:2006, modified|
|LED risk group marking|Free group|
|Wave length|635 nm|
|Average service life|100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C|
|**Adjustment**||
|Teach-Turn adjustment|BluePilot: For setting the sensing range|
|IO-Link|For configuring the sensor parameters and Smart Task functions|
|**Indication**||
|LED blue|BluePilot: sensing range indicator|
|LED green|Operating indicator
Static on: power on
Flashing: IO-Link mode|
|LED yellow|Status of received light beam
Static on: object present
Static off: object not present|
|**Special features**|Factory setting: sensing range 350 mm|
|**Special applications**|Detecting uneven, shiny objects, Detecting objects wrapped in film|
## Safety-related parameters
|**MTTFD**|419 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0%|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years (EN ISO 13849, rate of use: 60 %)|
## Communication interface
|**IO-Link**|✔, V1.1|
|---|---|
|Data transmission rate|COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|
|Cycle time|2.3 ms|
|Process data length|16 Bit|
|Process data structure|Bit 0 = switching signal QL1
Bit 1 = switching signal QL2
Bit 2 ... 15 = empty|
|VendorID|26|
|DeviceID HEX|0x800164|
|DeviceID DEC|8388964|
|Compatible master port type|A|
|SIO mode support|Yes|
## Electrical data
|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 5 Vpp|
|**Usage category**|DC-12 (According to EN 60947-5-2)
DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 30 mA, without load. At UB= 24 V|
- 1) Limit values.
- 2) Signal transit time with resistive load in switching mode.
- 3) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
- 4) This switching output must not be connected to another output.
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|**Protection class**|III|
|---|---|
|**Digital output**
Number
Type
Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW
Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW
Output current Imax.
Circuit protection outputs
Response time
Repeatability (response time)
Switching frequency|1 (Complementary)
Push-pull: PNP/NPN
Approx. UB-2.5 V / 0 V
Approx. UB/ < 2.5 V
≤ 100 mA
Reverse polarity protected
Overcurrent and short-circuit protected
≤ 1.4 ms2)
750 µs
350 Hz3)|
|**Pin/Wire assignment**
Function of pin 4/black (BK)
Function of pin 4/black (BK) – detail
Function of pin 2/white (WH)
Function of pin 2/white (WH) – detail|Digital output, dark switching, object present → outputǬL1LOW; IO-Link communication C4)
The pin 4 function of the sensor can be configured, Additional possible settings via IO-Link
Digital output, deactivated
The pin 2 function of the sensor can be configured, Additional possible settings via IO-Link|
1) Limit values.
2) Signal transit time with resistive load in switching mode.
3) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
4) This switching output must not be connected to another output.
## Mechanical data
|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|20 mm x 55.7 mm x 42 mm|
|**Connection**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|Male connector|Plastic, VISTAL®|
|**Weight**|Approx. 50 g|
|**Maximum tightening torque of the fixing**|1.3 Nm|
|**screws**||
## Ambient data
|**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|
|**Shock resistance**|50 g, 11 ms (25 positive and 25 negative shocks per axis, for X, Y, Z axes, 150 shocks in total
(EN60068-2-27))
50 g, 6 ms (5,000 positive and 5,000 negative shocks per axis, for X, Y, Z axes, 30,000 shocks
in total (EN60068-2-27))|
1) Replaces IP69K with ISO 20653: 2013-03.
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|**Vibration resistance**|10 Hz ... 2,000 Hz (Amplitude 0.5 mm / 10 g, 20 sweeps per axis, for X, Y, Z axes, 1 oc-
tave/min, (EN60068-2-6))|
|---|---|
|**Air humidity**|35 % ... 95 %, Relative humidity (no condensation)|
|**Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)**|EN 60947-5-2|
|**Resistance to cleaning agent**|ECOLAB|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493 & NRKH7.E181493|
1) Replaces IP69K with ISO 20653: 2013-03.
## Smart Task
|**Smart Task name**|Base logics|
|---|---|
|**Logic function**|Direct
AND
OR
Window
Hysteresis|
|**Timer function**|Deactivated
On delay
Off delay
ON and OFF delay
Impulse (one shot)|
|**Inverter**|Yes|
|**Switching frequency**|SIO Logic: 300 Hz1)
IOL: 280 Hz2)|
|**Response time**|SIO Logic: 1.65 ms1)
IOL: 1.75 ms2)|
|**Repeatability**|SIO Logic: 800 µs1)
IOL: 900 µs2)|
|**Switching signal**||
|Switching signal QL1|Switching output|
1) Use of Smart Task functions without IO-Link communication (SIO mode).
2) Use of Smart Task functions with IO-Link communication function.
## Diagnosis
|**Device status**|Yes|
|---|---|
|**Quality of teach**|Yes|
|Classifications||
|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270903|
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|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|---|---|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|
Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
Dimensional drawing, sensor
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42 (1.65)
20 (0.79) 4.1 (0.16)
5
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2 29.9 (0.18)
1 17.5 52.9 (2.08)6
(0.24) 3 (0.24)
2
4 3 (0.12)6.5 (0.26)
i“ F 7.5 e [a] 15 [o] (0.59) [e]
M12 (0.3) 28 (1.1)
35.5 (1.4)
12.2 (0.48) 5 (0.2)
(2.19)
(1.79) (0.16) (1.57) (2.18)
(0.95) 55.7
45.5 Ø 4.1 39.9 55.4
4.2
2 (0.28)
(0.48) 7
2.2
18 1
(0.71)
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- ① Center of optical axis, sender
- ② Center of optical axis, receiver
- ③ Mounting hole, Ø 4.1 mm
- ④ Connection
- ⑤ Display and adjustment elements
## Adjustments
Display and adjustment elements
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4
3
1 2
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① LED indicator green
② LED indicator yellow
- ③ Teach-Turn adjustment
④ LED blue
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## Connection type
M12 male connector, 4-pin
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2 1
3 4
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## Connection diagram
Cd-390
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BN 1
+ (L+)
WH 2 MF
BU 3
– (M)
BK 4
QL1/C
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## Truth table
Push-pull: PNP/NPN – dark switching Ǭ
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Dark switching Q (normally closed (upper switch), normally open (lower switch))
Object not present - Output HIGH Object present - Output LOW
Light receive
Light receive indicator
Load resistance to L+
Load resistance to M
+ (L+) + (L+)
Q Q
‒ (M) ‒ (M)
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## Characteristic curve
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Minimum distance in mm (y) between the set sensing
range (x) and white background (90 % remission)
y
90 18%/90% Example:
80 1 2 Safe suppression of the background
70 aSe 6%/90% gg eeBova 90%/90% 3 gave White background (90 %)
60 SESS ene) fie eee p |
50
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100 0 |LIP|8 [Tp] hwgAos 200 LyiLAAee 400 AtttLTA 600 800 1,000x Set sensing range x = 300 mmNeeded minimum distance to white background y = 20 mm
(7.87) (15.75) (23.62) (31.5) (39.37)
Distance in mm (inch)
Recommended sensing range for the best
performance
① Black object, 6% remission factor
② Gray object, 18% remission factor
③ White object, 90% remission factor
Light spot size
Dimensions in mm (inch)
12
(0.47)
8
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(–0.16)
–8
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Recommended sensing range for the best
performance
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## Sensing range diagram
WTS16I-xxxxx1xx, WTS16P-xxxxx1xx
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S500 1 15 100 400
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(i 3010100100200 400 750800 | 1,000 | 1,500
(3.94)(7.87) (15.75) (31.5) (39.37) (59.06)
Distance in mm (inch)
D
BluePilot
E
F
C
A B
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Recommended sensing range for the best performance
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|1|Black object, 6% remission factor|
|---|---|
|2|Gray object, 18% remission factor|
|3|White object, 90% remission factor|
|A|Sensing range min. in mm|
|B|Sensing range max. in mm|
|C|Field of view|
|D|Adjustable switching threshold for background suppression|
|E|Sensing range indicator|
|F|Teach-Turn adjustment|
## Recommended accessories
||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
||Plate N02 for universal clamp bracket, Zinc plated steel (sheet), Zinc die cast (clamping
bracket), Universal clamp (5322626), mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-N02|2051608|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Adapter for mounting W16 sensors in existing W14-2/W18-3 installations or L25 sen-
sors in existing L28 installations, plastic, fastening screws included|BEF-AP-W16|2095677|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded
• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads
• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable
• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC
• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded
• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|YF2A14-
050VB3XLEAX|2096235|
|—|• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight
• **Description:**Unshielded
• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals
• **Permitted cross-section:**≤ 0.75 mm²|STE-1204-G|6009932|
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## SICK At A GlAnCe
SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment.
We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner.
Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity.
For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.”
## WOrldWIde preSenCe:
Contacts and other locations www.sick.com
SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com
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