SICK Polarised Retro Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Block Sensor 5 m NPN IP66 IP67 IP69 WLG16P-1H162120A00Z

SICK WLG16P-1H162120A00Z Polarised Retro Reflection Photoelectric Sensor is a highly reliable block sensor designed for industrial automation and control applications requiring precise object detection and presence monitoring.

This sensor incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as TwinEye, LineSpot, ClearSens, and OptoFilter to ensure stable detection even in harsh ambient conditions. The BluePilot operating and display concept simplifies setup with an optical alignment aid and sensing range adjustment via a Teach-Turn mechanism or IO-Link interface.

The PinPoint LED provides a highly visible red light spot for accurate beam alignment onto the reflector, receiver, or object, improving installation speed and reducing alignment errors. Housed in rugged VISTAL plastic casing, the device is rated IP66, IP67, and IP69, making it resistant to dust, water jets, and high-pressure cleaning.

Featuring a threaded through-hole mount type, this sensor offers sturdy and flexible mounting options in automation, conveyor speed measurement, product counting, level measurement on cartons, presence verification, and detection of assigned tool or object positions. It operates with an NPN output and supports IO-Link communication enabling enhanced sensing, diagnostics, and smart tasks that facilitate Industry 4.0 compliant predictive maintenance.

The WLG16P-1H162120A00Z sensor has a detection range of up to 5 meters, a maximum DC voltage rating of 30 V, maximum current of 100 mA, and boasts a rapid response time of 500 microseconds. It operates efficiently from -40°C to 60°C, ensuring dependable performance in diverse industrial environments. Manufactured in Germany, this sensor adheres to EN 60529 and EN IEC 63000 standards for safety and quality.

Equipped with ClearSens, LineSpot, TwinEye with OptoFilter technologies for superior detection. BluePilot optical alignment and sensing range adjustment using Teach-Turn or IO-Link. PinPoint LED offers a bright red sender LED for precise beam targeting.

Robust plastic housing with IP66, IP67, IP69 ingress protection ratings. Threaded, through-hole mounting design for flexible installation. NPN output type with IO-Link interface for smart sensor diagnostics and tasks. Wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C suitable for harsh conditions.

5 meter detection range ideal for material presence and conveyor monitoring. Fast 500 microseconds response time improves automation cycle speeds.

This photoelectric sensor is ideally suited for industrial automation, manufacturing, conveyor systems, packaging lines, and material handling operations requiring reliable presence detection, counting, and level measurement. By utilizing IO-Link connectivity and smart functions, this sensor enhances machine transparency, process speed, and predictive maintenance capabilities aligned to Industry 4.0 standards.

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