Sick GRTB18-P2417 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTB18-P2417 photoelectric sensor offers 150 mm sensing range, background suppression, PNP output, and 73.5 mm cylindrical housing design. This GRTB18-P2417 Sick 73.5 mm Photoelectric Sensor uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, supports 10–30 V DC, and switches up to 1,000 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 | GRTB18-P2417 |
Sick GRTB18-P2417 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 18 mm x 73.5 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 3 mm ... 300 mm |
| Sensing range | 20 mm ... 150 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 7 mm (100 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer |
| 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 | 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 | 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 GRTB18-P2417 Sick 73.5 mm Photoelectric Sensor is a background suppression photoelectric proximity sensor used for precise object detection. The GRTB18-P2417 Sick 73.5 mm Photoelectric Sensor provides 150 mm operating range, stable PNP switching output, and reliable sensing using visible red PinPoint LED. This model is part of the GR Series and integrates into industrial automation systems.
This sensor is commonly applied in conveyors, packaging machinery, assembly stations, and automated material handling systems. Background suppression enables accurate detection of target objects while ignoring reflective backgrounds, ensuring consistent output signals in compact and fast-moving industrial environments.
The GRTB18-P2417 from Sick features an IP67 enclosure, durable ABS housing, and M12 connector for secure installation. Sick manufacturing standards ensure stable optical performance, electrical reliability, and suitability for continuous industrial operation.
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