Sick GRTE18S-P2362 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTE18S-P2362 photoelectric sensor provides 800 mm sensing range, energetic operation, PNP output, cylindrical M18 housing for industrial automation. This GRTE18S-P2362 Sick 38.1mm Cylindrical Photo Sensor uses visible red LED at 650 nm wavelength, supports 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-P2362 |
Sick GRTE18S-P2362 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 ... 1,000 mm |
| Sensing range | 10 mm ... 800 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 45 mm (800 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 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 | Connector M12, 3-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Metal, Nickel-plated brass and 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-P2362 Sick 38.1mm Cylindrical Photo Sensor is a photoelectric proximity sensor designed for energetic object detection. The GRTE18S-P2362 Sick 38.1mm Cylindrical Photo Sensor delivers 800 mm operating distance, PNP switching output, and stable detection using visible red LED. This model belongs to the GR Series and is widely used in industrial automation environments.
This sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly stations, and material handling systems. Energetic sensing enables reliable detection of objects with varying surface properties, ensuring consistent output signals and dependable performance in compact machine layouts.
The GRTE18S-P2362 from Sick features an IP67 enclosure, robust metal and ABS housing, and M12 connector for secure installation. Sick manufacturing standards ensure long-term optical stability, electrical reliability, and suitability for continuous industrial operation.

