Sick GTE6-P1212 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GTE6-P1212 photoelectric sensor provides 300 mm sensing range with PNP output, 500 Hz switching frequency, and PinPoint LED light source. The GTE6-P1212, a Sick 7mm Light Spot Photo Sensor, includes Ø 7 mm light spot, 650 nm wavelength, and IP67 enclosure rating. It supports < 1.25 ms response time, energetic sensing principle, mechanical spindle adjustment, and operates on 10–30 V DC supply within Sick, Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and the G6 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GTE6-P1212 |
Sick GTE6-P1212 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Energetic |
| Sensing range max. | ≤ 300 mm |
| Sensing range | ≤ 250 mm |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 7 mm (90 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Mechanical spindle, 5 turns |
| 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 | < 1.25 ms 5) |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz 6) |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm |
| Connection | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| 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 GTE6-P1212 Sick 7mm Light Spot Photo Sensor is designed for short-range detection using energetic sensing technology. It provides 300 mm sensing range, operates with PNP output, and uses a PinPoint LED light source with 500 Hz switching frequency. As part of the G6 series, the GTE6-P1212 is used in industrial automation applications requiring stable sensing performance.
The GTE6-P1212 is used in conveyors, packaging systems, and assembly lines where precise object detection is required. Its energetic sensing principle allows reliable detection without a reflector. The compact rectangular housing supports easy integration into industrial machines and control panels.
The Sick GTE6-P1212 Photoelectric Sensor provides defined sensing and electrical characteristics for industrial environments. The GTE6-P1212 in the G6 series supports repeatable detection performance. As part of the Sick sensor portfolio, it is used in applications where accuracy and consistent output signals are required.
