Sick GRTE18-P2462 Photoelectric Sensor
The GRTE18-P2462 Sick 800 mm Photoelectric Sensor provides 10 mm ... 800 mm sensing with PNP switching output reliability. The GRTE18-P2462 belongs to Sick sensing products and the Sick Photoelectric Sensor category for industrial automation detection applications. This model is part of the GR series featuring energetic sensing principle, visible red LED light, 500 Hz switching frequency, and IP67 enclosure protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Product | GRTE18-P2462 |
Sick GRTE18-P2462 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. | 5 mm ... 1,000 mm |
| Sensing range | 10 mm ... 800 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 45 mm (800 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-P2462 Sick 800 mm Photoelectric Sensor is designed for industrial automation systems requiring stable medium-range object detection performance. The GRTE18-P2462 uses 10 mm ... 800 mm sensing range, PNP output, visible red LED light, and energetic sensing principle technology for controlled sensing operation. This photoelectric sensor belongs to the Sick GR series and is widely integrated into industrial automation applications requiring dependable detection accuracy and stable switching performance.
The grte18-p2462 sensor is suitable for conveyors, packaging systems, assembly equipment, and automated material handling applications requiring reliable object detection. Its 500 Hz switching frequency and response time below 1,000 µs help maintain stable sensing during continuous production movement. The cylindrical M18 threaded housing with IP67 enclosure protection supports dependable operation in industrial environments exposed to dust, vibration, and varying operating conditions. The M12 4-pin connector also supports practical installation in industrial automation machinery.
The GRTE18-P2462 Sick 800 mm Photoelectric Sensor combines stable sensing capability, durable housing construction, and dependable switching performance for industrial automation applications. With energetic sensing technology, PNP switching output, visible red LED light source, and IP67-rated enclosure protection, the sensor supports accurate industrial object detection tasks. Sick manufactures the GRTE18-P2462 within the GR series for industrial automation systems requiring reliable sensing operation and consistent detection stability.

