Sick GRSE18S-F2336 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRSE18S-F2336 photoelectric sensor is a through-beam model delivering 10 m sensing range with PNP output and IP67 enclosure. This model operates with visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, provides a Ø 250 mm light spot, supports 10–30 V DC supply, and switches at 1,000 Hz. It belongs to Sick sensing solutions, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors and the GR Series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Product | GRSE18S-F2336 |
Sick GRSE18S-F2336 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 18 mm x 38.1 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 15 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 10 m |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 250 mm (10 m) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Indication | LED green, LED yellow |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Switching Output | PNP |
| Switching mode | Dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | VS - (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 3) |
| Response time | < 500 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 5) |
| Connection type | Connector M12, 3-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Items supplied | Fastening nuts (4 x) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C 9) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The GRSE18S-F2336 Sick PNP Through-beam Sensor is a photoelectric sensor designed for precise object detection in industrial automation systems. The GRSE18S-F2336 uses a through-beam optical principle with visible red PinPoint LED, supporting a 0–10 m sensing range and consistent beam alignment. It operates with a PNP dark-switching output, requires 10–30 V DC supply, and is enclosed in an IP67-rated M18 housing. This sensor is part of the GR Series used in factory automation.
In industrial applications, the GRSE18S-F2336 Sick PNP Through-beam Sensor is installed on conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. Through-beam sensing enables reliable detection of objects regardless of surface color or reflectivity. Its <500 µs response time and 1,000 Hz switching frequency support high-speed operations, while the ABS housing and M12 connector ensure stable performance in industrial environments.
The GRSE18S-F2336 from :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} delivers predictable sensing performance through defined optics, stable electrical characteristics, and standardized mechanical construction. With through-beam detection, fixed adjustment design, and IP67 enclosure protection, this photoelectric sensor is suitable for continuous industrial use. Its integration within the GR Series supports compatibility with common automation architectures, making the GRSE18S-F2336 appropriate for industrial photoelectric sensing requirements.

