Sick GTB6-N1212S37 Photoelectric Sensor
Sick GTB6-N1212S37 photoelectric sensor provides background suppression sensing with 5 mm to 250 mm range and 650 nm LED light. The GTB6-N1212S37, a Sick 100 mA Output Current Photoelectric Sensor, uses NPN output, 100 mA output current, and IP67 enclosure rating. It includes mechanical spindle adjustment, < 625 µs response time, 1000 Hz switching frequency, 3-wire cable connection, and belongs to Sick under Sick Photoelectric Sensors and the G6 series for industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GTB6-N1212S37 |
Sick GTB6-N1212S37 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range max. | 5 mm ... 250 mm |
| Sensing range | 35 mm ... 140 mm |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (350 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Mechanical spindle, 5 turns |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ± 10 % |
| Current consumption | 30 mA 3) |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | NPN |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark selector |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. VS / ≤ 3 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA 4) |
| Response time | < 625 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 | Cable, 3-wire, 1,900 mm |
| 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 | 60 g |
The GTB6-N1212S37 Sick 100 mA Output Current Photoelectric Sensor is designed for short-range detection using background suppression technology. This model supports 5 mm to 250 mm sensing range, operates with a 650 nm PinPoint LED, and delivers NPN output. As part of the G6 series, the GTB6-N1212S37 ensures stable detection performance in industrial automation systems.
In industrial environments, the GTB6-N1212S37 is used in conveyors, packaging systems, assembly lines, and object detection applications. Background suppression enables precise detection of targets while ignoring background surfaces. This improves reliability in applications where accurate distance sensing is required.
The Sick GTB6-N1212S37 Photoelectric Sensor provides consistent sensing with defined switching characteristics and IP67 protection. The GTB6-N1212S37 integrates into the G6 series for structured automation use. As part of the Sick sensor range, it supports stable performance and dependable detection in industrial operations.
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