SICK W16 Series Photoelectric Sensor

Photoelectric sensor with LED light, standard detection principles, and up to 60m sensing range. Advanced smart sensor functionality, with IO-Link interface available.

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Part Number
  • W16 Series
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Features

  • Functional principle(s):
    • Photoelectric proximity sensor
    • Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
    • Photoelectric through-beam sensor
  • Functional principle detail(s):
    • Background suppression
    • NarrowBeam
    • Foreground suppression
    • LineSpot technology
    • TwinEye technology
    • MultiPulse
    • Without reflector minimum distance (autocollimation/coaxial optics)
    • ClearSens
    • With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system)
  • Light source: LED (visible red / infrared light)
  • Sensing range(s): 0 up to 60m
  • Switching output(s): push-pull, PNP
  • Switching mode: light/dark, light, dark
  • IO-Link interface available
  • Adjustment:
    • Teach-in button
    • Cable
    • Potentiometer
    • Teach-Turn adjustment
    • None
  • Enclosure ratings: IP66 / IP67 / IP69 / IP65
    • Vistal plastic housing material

The SICK W16 Series Photoelectric Sensor is equipped with new technologies such as TwinEye, LineSpot, ClearSens and OptoFilter technologies for reliable object detection. The BluePilot operating and display concept offers quick and convenient adjustment. The W16 Series is a family of smart sensors, and thus can be configured to fit various application needs via teh optional IO-Link, with additional diagnostic functions and Smart Tasks. The highly-visible PinPoint LED and the infrared LED are available as possible light sources. The durable laser inscription ensures device identification in the long run. Thanks to the durable VISTAL plastic housing and the predictive maintenance, the W16 Series offers very high reliability and prevents unplanned machine downtimes.

Applications

  • Packaging
  • Food and beverage
  • Handling and assembly
  • Machine tools
  • Storage and conveyor
  • Rubber and plastics
  • Wood
  • Textile