Sick GRTB18S-N3017S13 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTB18S-N3017S13 photoelectric proximity sensor offers background suppression, 150 mm sensing range, NPN output, and compact M18 housing design. This Sick NPN Photoelectric Proximity Sensor uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm, operates on 10–30 V DC, and switches at 1,000 Hz. It is part of Sick sensing solutions, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors and the GR Series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Product | GRTB18S-N3017S13 |
Sick GRTB18S-N3017S13 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 with M8 male connector, 4-pin, 300 mm 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-N3017S13 Sick NPN Photoelectric Proximity Sensor is designed for precise short-range object detection. The GRTB18S-N3017S13 Sick NPN Photoelectric Proximity Sensor provides background suppression, a 20–150 mm sensing range, and stable NPN switching output. It belongs to the GR Series and is widely used in industrial automation systems.
This sensor is suitable for conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly stations, and material handling lines. Background suppression ensures reliable detection of objects regardless of reflective surfaces behind the target. With <500 µs response time and a compact cylindrical form factor, it supports accurate, repeatable switching in fast-moving production environments.
The GRTB18S-N3017S13 from Sick features an IP67-rated enclosure, ABS housing, and an M8 connector interface for secure installation. Sick manufacturing standards ensure electrical stability, mechanical reliability, and consistent sensing performance in demanding industrial conditions.
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