Leuze GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Fork Sensor
The Leuze GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 fork sensor detects 0.1 mm objects using laser red light with 120 mm fork width. This Leuze Fork Sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, delivers a 5,000 Hz switching frequency, supports IO-Link with NPN/PNP switching, and uses an M8 3-pin connector. It belongs to the GS Series and features IP67 protection, a 0.1 ms response time, and a metal housing for industrial environments.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Fork Sensors |
| Product | GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 |
Leuze GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | 04B |
| Application | Detection of small parts |
| MTTF | 547.3 years |
| Light source | Laser, Red |
| Wavelength | 655 nm |
| Laser class | 1, IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 |
| Transmitted-signal shape | Pulsed |
| Minimum object diameter | 0.1 mm |
| Power Supply | 10 ... 30 V, DC |
| Open-circuit current | 0 ... 30 mA |
| Switching hysteresis | 20 µm |
| Number of digital switching outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Output Type | Digital switching output |
| Switching current, max. | 100 mA |
| Switching voltage | high: ≥(UB-2V) low: ≤ 2 V |
| Switching element | Transistor, Push-pull |
| Switching principle | IO-Link / light switching (NPN) / dark switching (PNP) |
| Switching frequency | 5,000 Hz |
| Response time | 0.1 ms |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Connection Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of Connection | M8 Connector, 3 -pin |
| Design | Fork |
| Mouth width | 120 mm |
| Mouth depth | 60 mm |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 12 mm x 144 mm x 90 mm |
| Housing material | Metal; Diecast zinc |
| Lens cover material | Glass |
| Housing color | Black, RAL 9005 |
| Type of fastening | Through-hole mounting |
| Number of LEDs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 60 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Net weight | 244 g |
The GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Leuze M8 Connector 3-pin Fork Sensors entity represents a GS Series fork sensor designed for precise part detection in industrial automation systems. The GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Fork Sensor uses laser red light (655 nm) to detect objects as small as 0.1 mm within a 120 mm fork width. It supports IO-Link communication and push-pull transistor outputs, ensuring stable signal transmission in automated environments.
In industrial automation, the GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Leuze M8 Connector 3-pin Fork Sensors model is used in conveyors, packaging lines, assembly machines, and small-part detection systems. The fork design enables reliable object recognition without alignment complexity, while the high switching frequency ensures accurate detection at fast production speeds. Its metal housing and IP67 rating allow consistent operation in dusty, vibration-prone, and temperature-variable factory conditions.
The GSL04B/1.1-120-M8.3 Fork Sensor from Leuze reinforces GS Series reliability through defined optical geometry, fast response behavior, and standardized M8 connectivity. With stable digital outputs, controlled hysteresis, and long MTTF, this fork sensor suits continuous industrial operation. The combination of laser precision, electrical compatibility, and mechanical durability makes it a dependable detection component for structured industrial automation architectures.
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