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The 10 m range means it reliably detects a reflector-mounted target across a conveyor belt or through a pallet rack opening — the retro-reflective principle simplifies wiring because the emitter and receiver share one housing, with only a passive reflector at the far end. The 500 µs response time keeps up with fast-moving packages on a sortation line. Output is push-pull, so it interfaces with both PNP and NPN inputs without a conversion relay. IO-Link capability (switching type listed as IO-Link) gives the controller access to diagnostic data and lets you adjust switching thresholds remotely — useful when the line changes product height or color. The M12, 4-pin connector mates to standard field-wired cordsets; no panel-side breakout required. ## Sealed for washdown: IP66, IP67, IP69 Rated IP66, IP67, and IP69, this sensor handles high-pressure hot-water washdown common in food-and-beverage and pharmaceutical lines. The IP69 rating specifically tests against 80 °C water at 80–100 bar — the same regime used in CIP (clean-in-place) cycles. The 20 mm wide housing and 55.7 mm height fit the standard W16 footprint, so it drops into existing brackets or DIN-rail mounts without re-drilling the panel. Operating temperature spans -40 °C to +60 °C, covering freezer-warehouse applications and hot factory floors. Supply voltage range is 10 V to 30 V, with the load current capped at 100 mA — enough to drive a small PLC input or a relay coil directly.","metaTitle":"SICK WLA16P-24162130A00Z2 Retro-Reflective Sensor, 10 m, IO-","metaDescription":"SICK WLA16P-24162130A00Z2 photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, 10 m range, PinPoint LED, IO-Link, push-pull output, M12 connector, IP66/IP67/IP69. Available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Width":"20 mm","Height":"55.7 mm","Series":"W16","Light Type":"PinPoint LED, Visible Red Light","Sensor Type":"Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor","Load Current":"100 mA","Response Time":"500 us","Switching Type":"IO-Link","lifecycle_stage":"current","Termination Type":"Connector, M12, 4-Pin","Protection Rating":"IP66;IP67;IP69","Sensing Distance Max.":"10 m","Operating Voltage Max.":"30 V","Operating Voltage Min.":"10 V","Operating Temperature Max.":"60 °C","Operating Temperature Min.":"-40 °C","Optical Sensor Output Type":"Push-Pull"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$206.10 – $214.95","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/ef5a977fc7e011510ddb9dea426c9dbe.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/WLA16P-24162130A00Z2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy WLA16P-24162130A00Z2 and how do I get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"Will WLA16P-24162130A00Z2 drop into a panel that was specified around WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 without rewiring?","answer":"Both sensors share the same 20 mm width, 55.7 mm height, M12 4-pin connector, and push-pull output, so the mechanical fit and electrical pinout are identical. The difference is sensing principle: the WLA16P is retro-reflective (needs a reflector), while the WTB16P is a proximity sensor with background suppression. If the original panel already has a reflector mounted, the WLA16P will work without rewiring."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for WLA16P-24162130A00Z2?","answer":"The evidence does not list specific compliance certificates (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC) for this order code. Standard SICK W16-series sensors typically carry CE and UL markings; confirm the exact declarations at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/WLA16P-24162130A00Z2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/sick/WLA16P-24162130A00Z2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}