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Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor provides background suppression with a 35 mm to 140 mm sensing range for precise proximity detection. It uses a PinPoint LED visible red light source, features a PNP switching output, and supports 1,000 Hz operation with IP67 protection for reliable industrial use. This model belongs to the Sick portfolio, is part of the Sick Photoelectric Sensor category, and is positioned within the G6 Series featuring a compact ABS/PC rectangular housing.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GTB6-P5211 |
Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor β 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) | Γ 6 mm (100 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Adjustment | Mechanical spindle, 5 turns |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | Β± 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 - (β€ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | β€ 100 mA 4) |
| Response time | < 625 Β΅s 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 with connector M8, 3-pin |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS/PC |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | β25 Β°C ... +55 Β°C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | β40 Β°C ... +70 Β°C |
| Weight | 20 g |
The Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor offers stable proximity detection with a 35β140 mm sensing range, a PinPoint LED red beam, and a PNP switching output. The GTB6-P5211 operates at 1,000 Hz, provides consistent background suppression, and includes an IP67 ABS/PC housing for dependable use in industrial automation. As part of the Sick G6 Series, it supports short-range detection tasks requiring repeatable and well-defined optical performance.
The Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor is suited for conveyors, packaging machinery, automated handling, pick-and-place systems, and station-level detection. Its background suppression ensures reliable detection of varying object surfaces, while fast response supports high-speed machine cycles. The M8 connector, rectangular housing, and defined spot geometry allow easy installation in compact automation layouts where consistent object presence sensing is required.
The Sick GTB6-P5211 Photoelectric Sensor combines background suppression, a stable optical beam, and durable IP67 construction for industrial applications. With repeatable sensing behavior, reliable PNP output, and precise beam definition, the GTB6-P5211 reinforces Sickβs reputation for dependable sensing components used across manufacturing, assembly, and material-handling environments. Its technical characteristics make it suitable for continuous, accurate detection in demanding automation workflows.
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