Sick GL6-P6112 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick GL6-P6112 photoelectric sensor provides dual-lens retro-reflective detection with 5 m sensing range and PNP output capability design. This GL6-P6112 Sick LED Retro-reflective Photo Sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, delivers <625 µs response time, supports 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and features an IP67 rectangular housing. It is manufactured by Sick, classified under Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and belongs to the G6 Series used in industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GL6-P6112 |
Sick GL6-P6112 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Dual lens |
| Sensing range max. | ≤ 6 m |
| Sensing range | ≤ 5 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (350 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ± 10 % |
| Current consumption | 30 mA 3) |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark selector |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | VS - (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 4) |
| Response time | < 625 µs 5) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 6) |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm |
| Connection | Cable with M8 male connector, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS/PC |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 60 g |
The GL6-P6112 Sick LED Retro-reflective Photo Sensor is a photoelectric sensor designed for stable object detection using dual-lens optics. The GL6-P6112 combines a 5 m sensing range, PNP output, <625 µs response time, and 1,000 Hz switching frequency. It operates on 10–30 V DC supply and is part of the Sick G6 photoelectric sensor series used in industrial automation systems.
The GL6-P6112 Sick LED Retro-reflective Photo Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. Retro-reflective sensing ensures reliable detection of objects with consistent signal output. Fast response time supports accurate switching for high-speed automation processes.
The Sick GL6-P6112 Photoelectric Sensor delivers dependable sensing performance with compact construction and IP67 protection. Its electrical characteristics and mechanical design support continuous industrial operation. As a member of the Sick G6 series, the GL6-P6112 is suitable for automation environments requiring reliable photoelectric detection.
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