SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor

Smart & Reliable Object Detection for Industrial Automation

The SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor is an advanced industrial sensing solution designed for reliable, non-contact object detection in automation, packaging, logistics, conveyors and material-handling systems.

The W16 family combines a compact industrial design with technologies such as BluePilot, IO-Link, TwinEye, LineSpot, ClearSens and OptoFilter, depending on the specific variant. These technologies are designed to help detect challenging objects such as reflective, uneven, perforated and transparent products.

Key Features

• Genuine SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor
• Reliable non-contact object detection
• Compact industrial design
• BluePilot for easier optical alignment and adjustment
• IO-Link for parameter configuration and diagnostics
• PinPoint LED / infrared light depending on variant
• TwinEye technology for reflective and high-contrast objects
• LineSpot technology for perforated and textured objects
• ClearSens technology for transparent-object detection on applicable variants
• OptoFilter for improved resistance to unwanted light interference
• Robust VISTAL® housing
• Multiple sensing principles and configurations

SICK W16 Applications

The W16 can be used for:

• Conveyor systems
• Packaging machines
• Logistics and warehouse automation
• Material handling
• Production lines
• Assembly machines
• Object counting
• Presence and absence detection
• Position detection
• Transparent product detection
• Reflective product detection
• Automated machine control

SICK describes W16 applications across areas such as logistics, packaging, material handling and industrial automation.

Why Choose SICK W16?

Many industrial machines need to detect products that are not perfectly uniform. A product may be shiny, reflective, transparent, perforated, textured or uneven.

The W16 family is designed to address these different detection requirements with application-specific optical technologies.

TwinEye is intended to improve detection reliability for reflective and high-contrast surfaces, while LineSpot helps with perforated or textured objects. ClearSens is available for applications involving transparent objects.

Smart Sensor Technology

The W16 can be configured through IO-Link, providing access to sensor parameters, diagnostics and Smart Sensor functions on supported configurations. BluePilot provides visual assistance for alignment and sensing-range adjustment.

Technical Information

Because W16 is a product family, exact specifications depend on the selected part number.

SpecificationSICK W16BrandSICKSeriesW16CategoryPhotoelectric SensorDetectionNon-contact object detectionSensing PrincipleModel dependentLight SourcePinPoint LED / LEDLight TypeVisible red / infraredCommunicationIO-LinkAdjustmentBluePilot / Teach-in / model dependentSensing RangeModel dependentOutputModel dependentProtectionIP65 / IP66 / IP67 / IP69, depending on variantHousingPlastic / variant dependent

SICK's current W16 product overview lists compact dimensions and multiple protection ratings depending on configuration.

Example: WTB16P-P02

One W16 background-suppression variant, WTB16P-P02, has a specified sensing range of 10 mm to 1,600 mm, with a recommended range of 100–600 mm, a visible red PinPoint LED and BluePilot adjustment.

Important: Do not apply these specifications to every W16 model. Always check the complete SICK part number before purchasing.

Which photoelectric sensor is suitable for industrial object detection?

The SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor is designed for reliable non-contact object detection in industrial automation, packaging, logistics and material-handling applications.

Which SICK sensor can detect reflective objects?

Selected SICK W16 TwinEye variants are designed to improve detection reliability for reflective and high-contrast surfaces.

Which sensor can detect transparent objects?

Selected SICK W16 ClearSens variants are designed for transparent-object detection.

Which SICK sensor is suitable for perforated products?

Selected W16 models with LineSpot technology are designed to detect perforated, textured and uneven objects.

What is the benefit of IO-Link in SICK W16?

IO-Link allows supported W16 sensors to be configured digitally and provides access to diagnostics and Smart Sensor functions.

What should I check before buying a SICK W16?

Check the complete part number, sensing principle, sensing range, supply voltage, output, connector and protection rating.