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Background suppression means the sensor reliably detects the target while ignoring reflective backgrounds beyond the set distance — critical for conveyor or pick-and-place stations where the belt or support surface could otherwise trigger a false reading. The 500 µs response time (cite:) is fast enough for most packaging and material-handling lines running at moderate speeds; for higher-speed applications (e.g., small-part counting at >1000 ppm) you would want a faster sensor. The IP66/IP67/IP69 protection rating (cite:) means this sensor body and optics withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdown — suitable for food-and-beverage lines, dairies, or any environment where sanitation with caustic chemicals is routine. The 2 m cable termination (cite:) is a fixed lead; if your panel layout calls for a quick-disconnect, the sibling with an M12 connector (WTB16P-24161420A00Z2) is the drop-in swap without rewiring the sensor head. This class of sensor — a photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression — is used across automated production lines for presence/absence detection, position verification, and part counting on conveyors, packaging machinery, and assembly stations. The 20 mm wide housing (cite:) fits standard DIN-rail mounting or direct bracket attachment in tight machine frames.","metaTitle":"WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 Photoelectric Sensor, IO-Link, 1 m, IP6","metaDescription":"WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression, 1 m range, IO-Link, push-pull output, IP66/IP67/IP69, cable 2 m. Active production.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Width":"20 mm","Height":"55.7 mm","Length":"42 mm","Series":"W16","Light Type":"PinPoint LED, Visible Red Light","Sensor Type":"Photoelectric Proximity Sensor, Background Suppression","Load Current":"100 mA","Response Time":"500 us","Switching Type":"IO-Link","lifecycle_stage":"current","Termination Type":"Cable, 2 m","Protection Rating":"IP66;IP67;IP69","Sensing Distance Max.":"1 m","Sensing Distance Min.":"10 mm","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":"$281.77 – $293.93","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/d062f1a5fcd5029e05b93657acd1a038.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative — WTB16P-24161420A00Z2?","answer":"The WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 is a direct sibling in the same W16 series with the same sensing principles (background suppression, PinPoint LED, push-pull output) but with a 1.6 m range and an M12 connector instead of a 2 m cable. If your panel was wired for a cable, the connector version requires an M12 cordset; otherwise it is a drop-in replacement without rewiring the sensor head."},{"question":"Will WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 drop into a panel specified around WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 without rewiring?","answer":"No — the WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 has a 2 m cable termination (cite:), while the WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 uses an M12 connector (cite:). The mounting footprint (20 mm width, 55.7 mm height, 42 mm length) is identical, so the mechanical fit is the same, but you must account for the cable vs. connector difference in your panel wiring."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2?","answer":"SICK provides RoHS and REACH declarations for the W16 series. The sensor carries IP66/IP67/IP69 protection ratings (cite:) and is designed to meet applicable IEC 60947-5-2 standards for proximity sensors. Specific UL or EAC certification documentation can be provided upon request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2","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/WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 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}}