Sick GRTE18-P2412 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTE18-P2412 photoelectric sensor provides energetic proximity sensing with 100 mm range PNP output IP67 housing for industrial automation. This model uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, supports potentiometer adjustment, operates on 10–30 V DC, and switches at 500 Hz. 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 | GRTE18-P2412 |
Sick GRTE18-P2412 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Energetic |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 18 mm x 73.5 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 3 mm ... 115 mm |
| Sensing range | 5 mm ... 100 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (100 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer |
| Indication | LED green, LED yellow |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Switching Output | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | VS - (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 3) |
| Response time | < 1,000 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz 5) |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Metal, Nickel-plated brass and ABS |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Items supplied | Fastening nuts (2 x) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C 9) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The GRTE18-P2412 Sick 100 mm Photoelectric Sensor is an energetic photoelectric proximity sensor designed for short-range object detection in industrial automation. The GRTE18-P2412 offers a defined 5–100 mm sensing range, delivers a stable PNP switching output, and operates with visible red LED optics. It is part of the GR Series, widely used for precise sensing tasks in automated machinery and control systems.
In industrial applications, the GRTE18-P2412 Sick 100 mm Photoelectric Sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging equipment, assembly lines, and automated inspection stations. Energetic sensing enables consistent detection of objects within a controlled distance. The <1,000 µs response time and 500 Hz switching frequency support reliable operation in moderately fast processes, while the M18 cylindrical housing simplifies mechanical integration.
The GRTE18-P2412 from Sick is engineered for dependable operation in industrial environments. With IP67 enclosure protection, metal housing construction, and adjustable potentiometer control, this sensor supports stable long-term use. Its integration within the GR Series ensures compatibility with standard automation systems, making the GRTE18-P2412 suitable for accurate photoelectric sensing applications across industrial automation installations.
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