1 Safety information
1.1 General safety notes
■Read the operating instructions before commissioning.
■
Connection, mounting, and configuration may only be performed by trained
specialists.
■Not a safety component in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive.
■When commissioning, protect the device from moisture and contamination.
■These operating instructions contain information required during the life cycle of
the sensor.
1.2 Notes on UL approval
The device must be supplied by a Class 2 source of supply.
UL Environmental Rating: Enclosure type 1
2 Intended use
The WSE16 is an opto-electronic through-beam photoelectric sensor (referred to as
“sensor” in the following) for the optical, non-contact detection of objects, animals, and
persons. A sender (WS) and a receiver (WE) are required for operation. If the product is
used for any other purpose or modified in any way, any warranty claim against SICK AG
shall become void.
3 Operating and status indicators
20
Ø 12,9
Ø 4,1
39,9
55,4
45,5 5
42
29,9
6
3
6,5
15
27,8
7,7
7,8
7,2
35,5
4,1
8,3
55,7
4
3
16
2
5
7
20
Ø 12,9
8,3 34,5
1
6
Figure 1: Dimensional drawing 1, cable
1Center of optical axis, sender
2Center of optical axis, receiver
3Fixing hole Ø 4,1 mm
4Connection
5LED indicator green: supply voltage
active
6LED indicator yellow: status of
received light beam
7BluePilot blue: alignment aid
20
M12
18
Ø 4,1
39,9
55,4
55,7
45,5 5
7
42
29,9
52,9
6
17,5
3
6,5
15
28
7,5
35,5
4,1
4
3
16
2
5
7
20
M12
18 34,5
1
6
Figure 2: Dimensional drawing 2, male con‐
nector
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