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Rated IP66, IP67, and IP69, the sensor body and optics survive high-pressure washdown and temporary immersion. The M12 4-pin connector keeps field replacement quick — no rewiring a pigtail, just unplug and swap. Response time is 150 µs, which is fast enough for counting applications or high-speed detection on a packaging line. The push-pull output works with both sourcing and sinking PLC inputs, so it adapts to whatever input card is in the panel. The 20 mm width is the standard W16 footprint — it mounts on a bracket or machine frame with the same hole pattern as other W16 sensors. At 55.7 mm tall and 42 mm deep, it clears tight spaces inside a guard or on a robot arm. Operating voltage range is 10–30 V, so it runs on a standard 24 VDC sensor supply without a separate regulator. The load current is 100 mA, which is typical for a photoelectric — no surprises for the PLC input card or the power budget.","metaTitle":"SICK WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 Photoelectric Sensor, 1.6 mm, IO-L","metaDescription":"SICK WTB16P-24161420A00Z2 W16 series photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression. 1.6 mm sensing distance, IO-Link, push-pull output, M12 connector. IP66/IP67/IP69.","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":"150 us","Switching Type":"IO-Link","lifecycle_stage":"current","Termination Type":"Connector, M12, 4-Pin","Protection Rating":"IP66;IP67;IP69","Sensing Distance Max.":"1.6 mm","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":"$265.40 – $277.10","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/f9e01e6a6980b74c991552bf9d721586.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/WTB16P-24161420A00Z2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative to this sensor?","answer":"The WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 is a close peer — same W16 series, same background suppression, same 20 mm width and push-pull output. The main difference is the cable termination (2 m cable instead of M12 connector) and a slower 500 µs response time versus the 150 µs on this part. The M12 connector version (this one) is easier to swap in the field."},{"question":"Will this sensor drop into a panel specified for WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 without rewiring?","answer":"The mounting footprint is identical (20 mm width, same W16 housing), but the termination differs. The WTB16P-1H161120A00Z2 uses a 2 m cable; this one uses an M12 4-pin connector. If the panel has a mating M12 receptacle already wired, it drops in. If the original spec used the cable version, you'll need to add an M12 field-wireable connector or change the junction box."},{"question":"What are the key ratings for this sensor?","answer":"Sensing distance: 1.6 mm (background suppression). Response time: 150 µs. Output: push-pull, IO-Link. Supply: 10–30 VDC. Protection: IP66/IP67/IP69. Temperature: -40 to +60 °C. Connector: M12, 4-pin."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/WTB16P-24161420A00Z2","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-24161420A00Z2 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}}