Leuze GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Fork Sensor
The Leuze GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 fork sensor detects 0.3 mm objects using red LED light across 80 mm opening. This Leuze Fork Sensor operates on 10β30 V DC and provides a push-pull transistor output up to 100 mA with IO-Link light and dark switching via an M8 3-pin connector. It belongs to the GS Series and supports 5,000 Hz switching frequency, a 0.1 ms response time, and IP67 protection.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Fork Sensors |
| Product | GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 |
Leuze GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | 08B |
| Application | Detection of small parts |
| MTTF | 700.42 years |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 660 nm |
| Laser class | 1, IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 |
| Transmitted-signal shape | Pulsed |
| Minimum object diameter | 0.3 mm |
| Power Supply | 10 ... 30 V, DC |
| Open-circuit current | 0 ... 30 mA |
| Switching hysteresis | 100 Β΅m |
| Number of digital switching outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Output Type | Digital switching output |
| Switching current, max. | 100 mA |
| Switching voltage | high: β₯(UB-2V) low: β€ 2 V |
| Switching element | Transistor, Push-pull |
| Switching principle | IO-Link / light switching (NPN) / dark switching (PNP) |
| Switching frequency | 5,000 Hz |
| Response time | 0.1 ms |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Connection Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of Connection | M8 Connector, 3 -pin |
| Design | Fork |
| Mouth width | 80 mm |
| Mouth depth | 55 mm |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 10 mm x 100 mm x 80 mm |
| Housing material | Stainless steel; V4A |
| Lens cover material | Glass |
| Housing color | Silver |
| Type of fastening | Through-hole mounting |
| Number of LEDs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 60 Β°C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Net weight | 140 g |
The GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Leuze 80mm Mouth Width Fork Sensor is a GS Series photoelectric fork sensor used in industrial automation environments. The GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Leuze 80mm Mouth Width Fork Sensor uses red LED light at 660 nm, detects objects down to 0.3 mm diameter, and delivers a push-pull digital switching output with IO-Link compatibility.
The GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Leuze 80mm Mouth Width Fork Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. Its 80 mm fork opening allows stable detection of small parts moving through mechanical gaps, ensuring consistent signal output during continuous industrial operation.
The GS08B/1.1-80-M8.3 Fork Sensor from Leuze provides reliable performance through IP67 enclosure protection, stainless steel housing, and controlled switching behavior. As part of the GS Series, this model meets Leuze standards for dependable fork-type photoelectric sensors in industrial environments.

