Sick GSE6-P4212 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick GSE6-P4212 through-beam photoelectric sensor supports 10 m sensing range with 375 mm light spot for industrial automation. This GSE6-P4212 Sick 375 mm Light Spot Photo Sensor uses a 650 nm visible red PinPoint LED, delivers PNP output up to 100 mA, operates on 10–30 V DC, and features an IP67 rectangular housing with M8 connector. It is part of Sick sensing solutions, listed under Sick Photoelectric Sensors, and belongs to the G6 Series used in industrial automation systems.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GSE6-P4212 |
Sick GSE6-P4212 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 15 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 10 m |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 375 mm (12 m) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 270° |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ± 10 % |
| Current consumption | 30 mA 3) |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark selector |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | VS - (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 4) |
| Response time | < 500 µs 5) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 6) |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm |
| Connection | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS/PC |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 170 g |
The GSE6-P4212 Sick 375 mm Light Spot Photo Sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor designed for long-distance object detection. The GSE6-P4212 supports a 0–10 m sensing range, large 375 mm light spot, PNP output, and 1,000 Hz switching frequency. It operates on 10–30 V DC supply and is part of the Sick G6 series used in industrial automation environments.
The GSE6-P4212 Sick 375 mm Light Spot Photo Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging lines, automated material handling, and assembly systems. The through-beam operating principle enables reliable detection across wide gaps and longer distances. Stable optical alignment and defined electrical output support consistent performance in industrial automation processes.
The Sick GSE6-P4212 Photoelectric Sensor provides predictable switching behavior and optical consistency for control systems. Its sensing range, output limits, and enclosure rating support dependable operation in industrial conditions. As part of the Sick G6 photoelectric sensor family, the GSE6-P4212 is suitable for through-beam detection tasks across industrial automation applications.
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