Sick GRTE18S-P2447 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTE18S-P2447 photoelectric proximity sensor provides energetic detection with 400 mm sensing range PNP output M18 cylindrical housing design. This GRTE18S-P2447 Sick PNP Photoelectric Proximity Sensor uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, operates on 10–30 V DC, and switches at 500 Hz. It belongs to Sick sensing solutions within Sick Photoelectric Sensors and the GR Series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Product | GRTE18S-P2447 |
Sick GRTE18S-P2447 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Energetic |
| 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. | 5 mm ... 550 mm |
| Sensing range | 10 mm ... 400 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 9 mm (400 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 270° |
| 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 | Light/dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | - |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 3) |
| Response time | < 1,000 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz 5) |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Items supplied | Fastening nuts (2 x) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C 9) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The GRTE18S-P2447 Sick PNP Photoelectric Proximity Sensor is an energetic photoelectric sensor designed for consistent short-to-medium range detection. The GRTE18S-P2447 Sick PNP Photoelectric Proximity Sensor supports 400 mm sensing distance, stable PNP switching output, and a focused 9 mm light spot. This model belongs to the GR Series and is applied across industrial automation systems.
This sensor is commonly installed in conveyors, packaging equipment, automated assembly lines, and material handling stations. Energetic sensing allows direct object detection without reflectors, while the defined light spot supports reliable performance on varied object surfaces. Fast response and stable output enable dependable operation in continuous production environments.
The GRTE18S-P2447 from Sick features an IP67-rated enclosure, compact M18 housing, and secure M12 connector interface. Sick manufacturing ensures electrical stability, optical consistency, and long-term reliability, making this photoelectric sensor suitable for demanding industrial automation applications.

