Sick GRTE18S-P2347 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GRTE18S-P2347 photoelectric sensor is an energetic proximity model supporting 400 mm sensing range PNP output IP67 housing design. This sensor uses visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength, provides a Ø 9 mm light spot, operates on 10–30 V DC supply, 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 | GRTE18S-P2347 |
Sick GRTE18S-P2347 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 38.1 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 5 mm ... 550 mm |
| Sensing range | 10 mm ... 400 mm |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 9 mm (400 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 | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light 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 | Connector M12, 3-pin |
| 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 9) |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The GRTE18S-P2347 Sick 400 mm Photoelectric Sensor is an energetic proximity photoelectric sensor designed for controlled object detection in industrial automation systems. The GRTE18S-P2347 uses PinPoint LED optics with a defined 10–400 mm sensing range and precise Ø 9 mm light spot at operating distance. It provides a PNP light-switching output, operates on 10–30 V DC supply, and is enclosed in an IP67-rated M18 housing. This sensor belongs to the GR Series used in factory automation.
In application environments, the GRTE18S-P2347 Sick 400 mm Photoelectric Sensor is installed on conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly stations, and material handling equipment. The energetic sensing principle enables direct object detection without reflectors, supporting compact layouts. Its <1,000 µs response time and 500 Hz switching frequency allow reliable performance in moderate-speed automation processes, while the ABS housing and M12 connector support stable operation in industrial conditions.
The GRTE18S-P2347 from :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} delivers predictable sensing behavior through defined optics, stable electrical characteristics, and standardized mechanical construction. With energetic proximity detection, potentiometer-based adjustment, and IP67 enclosure protection, this photoelectric sensor is suitable for continuous industrial use. Its integration within the GR Series ensures compatibility with common automation architectures, making the GRTE18S-P2347 appropriate for industrial sensing requirements.
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