Sick GL6-P1112 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick GL6-P1112 photoelectric sensor offers dual lens retro-reflective detection, β€5 m sensing range, and PNP output industrial applications. This GL6-P1112 Sick 3-wire Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor uses visible red 650 nm PinPoint LED, operates on 10β30 V DC supply, supports 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and features an IP67 rectangular housing with 3-wire cable connection. It is part of Sick sensing solutions, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and belongs to the G6 Series used in industrial automation systems.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GL6-P1112 |
Sick GL6-P1112 Photoelectric Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Dual lens |
| Sensing range max. | β€ 6 m |
| Sensing range | β€ 5 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Γ 8 mm (350 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | Β± 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 - (β€ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | β€ 100 mA 4) |
| Response time | < 625 Β΅s 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, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS/PC |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | β25 Β°C ... +55 Β°C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | β40 Β°C ... +70 Β°C |
| Weight | 60 g |
The GL6-P1112 Sick 3-wire Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor is a compact photoelectric sensor designed for stable object detection in industrial automation. The GL6-P1112 operates with a β€5 m sensing range, visible red PinPoint LED, and reliable PNP digital output. It runs on 10β30 V DC supply and is classified under the G6 photoelectric sensor series.
The GL6-P1112 Sick 3-wire Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. The dual lens optical design supports consistent reflection-based detection across varying surfaces. Its rectangular IP67 housing ensures dependable performance in controlled industrial automation environments.
The Sick GL6-P1112 Photoelectric Sensor delivers consistent switching behavior and electrical compatibility with PLC-based control systems. Its optical characteristics and enclosure rating support long-term operation in automation setups. As part of the Sick G6 series, the GL6-P1112 is suitable for retro-reflective photoelectric sensing in industrial automation applications.

