Sick GL6-P6111 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick GL6-P6111 photoelectric sensor enables dual lens retro-reflective detection up to 5 m using visible red PinPoint LED. This GL6-P6111 Sick 6m Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor supports a 5 m sensing range, PNP output up to 100 mA, 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and operates on 10–30 V DC with IP67 enclosure protection. It is manufactured by Sick, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and belongs to the G6 Series used in industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GL6-P6111 |
Sick GL6-P6111 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-P6111 Sick 6m Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor is a rectangular photoelectric sensor designed for reflective object detection. The GL6-P6111 provides dual-lens retro-reflective sensing, a maximum 5 m operating range, PNP switching output, and a 1,000 Hz switching frequency. It operates on a 10–30 V DC supply and is part of the Sick G6 photoelectric sensor series used in industrial automation systems.
The GL6-P6111 Sick 6m Dual Lens Retro-reflective Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging lines, automated assembly equipment, and material handling systems. Retro-reflective sensing allows consistent detection using reflectors while maintaining defined switching behavior. Stable optical alignment and electrical performance support reliable operation in industrial environments with controlled sensing distances.
The Sick GL6-P6111 Photoelectric Sensor combines defined sensing range, output current capability, and IP67 enclosure rating for dependable industrial use. Its rectangular housing and M8 connector enable straightforward integration into automation machinery. As part of the Sick G6 series, the GL6-P6111 supports reflective photoelectric sensing requirements across industrial automation applications.
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