Sick GRTB18S-N1317 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTB18S-N1317 photoelectric sensor provides axial background suppression with 150 mm sensing range, NPN output, and IP67 enclosure reliability. This Sick M18 Background Suppression Sensor uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, forms a Ø 7 mm light spot, and operates on 10–30 V DC with potentiometer adjustment. It belongs to Sick sensing solutions, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors and the GR Series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Product | GRTB18S-N1317 |
Sick GRTB18S-N1317 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 18 mm x 38.1 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 3 mm ... 300 mm |
| Sensing range | 20 mm ... 150 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 7 mm (100 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 270° |
| Indication | LED green, LED yellow |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Switching Output | NPN |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. VS / ≤ 3 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 3) |
| Response time | < 500 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 5) |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m 6) |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Items supplied | Fastening nuts (2 x) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C 10) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The GRTB18S-N1317 Sick M18 Background Suppression Sensor is a compact photoelectric proximity sensor for precise object detection. The GRTB18S-N1317 Sick M18 Background Suppression Sensor supports a 20–150 mm sensing range, stable NPN switching output, and a focused Ø 7 mm light spot. It belongs to the GR Series and is designed for industrial automation environments.
This sensor is commonly used on conveyors, packaging machines, assembly lines, and automated inspection systems. Background suppression helps ignore reflective backgrounds while detecting targets reliably. With a 1,000 Hz switching frequency and <500 µs response time, it ensures consistent performance in fast-moving automation processes.
The GRTB18S-N1317 from Sick offers dependable operation through its IP67-rated housing, M18 cylindrical design, and supplied fastening nuts. Built to Sick engineering standards, it integrates easily into industrial automation systems requiring accurate short-range detection and long-term operational stability.
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