WT160-N152 | SICK Photoelectric Proximity Sensor 100 mm Range
SICK · Sensors & Instrumentation
Description The SICK WT160-N152 is a compact industrial photoelectric proximity sensor that detects objects using divergent red LED light with background suppression. The sensor provides reliable short-range detection up to approximately 100 mm for automation and material-handling tasks. It features NPN light/dark switching and a 2 m cable for straightforward integration with control systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand SICK Part Number WT160-N152 Category Sensors & Switches Subcategory Photoelectric Proximity Sensor Functional Principle Photoelectric with background suppression Optical Type Divergent optics, red LED Sensing Range 0 mm … 100 mm (typical reflective target) Supply Voltage 10 V DC … 30 V DC Output Configuration NPN open-collector Switching Mode Light/dark switching selectable Response Time (typical) — not specified but similar series ≤ 0.5 ms Cable Length 2 m PVC Housing Material Plastic Enclosure Rating IP67 (protection against dust and water) Operating Temperature –25 °C … +55 °C Weight ~0.18 lbs Information About WT160-N152 The WT160-N152 is part of the WT160 series of miniature photoelectric sensors from SICK, designed for basic object detection in industrial environments. It uses divergent optics with background suppression to distinguish targets from backgrounds within a limited detection range. The sensor’s electronics operate from a 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply and provide an NPN open-collector output with selectable light/dark switching behavior. Its compact rectangular housing and 2 m PVC cable make it compatible with a wide variety of factory control systems and automation installations. Key Features: Brand and Part Number: SICK WT160-N152 photoelectric proximity sensor. Sensing Principle: divergent red LED light with background suppression enables short-range object detection. Sensing Range: detection up to approximately 100 mm for typical reflective targets. Output Type: NPN open-collector switching with light/dark selection. Supply Voltage: operates from 10 V DC to 30 V DC for versatile power compatibility. Cable Connection: 2 m PVC-insulated cable for robust wiring. Background Suppression: reduces false triggers by distinguishing objects from background surfaces. Compact Housing: small rectangular form suitable for space-constrained installations. The WT160-N152 delivers the reliability and precision required for short-range industrial object detection.
Brand: SICK · Category: Sensors & Instrumentation
Key features
- Brand and Part Number: SICK WT160-N152 photoelectric proximity sensor.
- Sensing Principle: divergent red LED light with background suppression enables short-range object detection.
- Sensing Range: detection up to approximately 100 mm for typical reflective targets.
- Output Type: NPN open-collector switching with light/dark selection.
- Supply Voltage: operates from 10 V DC to 30 V DC for versatile power compatibility.
- Cable Connection: 2 m PVC-insulated cable for robust wiring.
- Background Suppression: reduces false triggers by distinguishing objects from background surfaces.
- Compact Housing: small rectangular form suitable for space-constrained installations.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | WT160-N152 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | SICK |
| Part Number | WT160-N152 |
| Category | Sensors & Switches |
| Subcategory | Photoelectric Proximity Sensor |
| Functional Principle | Photoelectric with background suppression |
| Optical Type | Divergent optics, red LED |
| Sensing Range | 0 mm … 100 mm (typical reflective target) |
| Supply Voltage | 10 V DC … 30 V DC |
| Output Configuration | NPN open-collector |
| Switching Mode | Light/dark switching selectable |
| Response Time | (typical) — not specified but similar series ≤ 0.5 ms |
| Cable Length | 2 m PVC |
| Housing Material | Plastic |
| Enclosure Rating | IP67 (protection against dust and water) |
| Operating Temperature | –25 °C … +55 °C |
| Weight | ~0.18 lbs |
| Product type | Photoelectric Sensor |
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