GE6-P4021S74

Photoelectric Sensor, 14.5m, PNP, Through Beam, 10 to 30VDC, 4 Pin M8 Connector, G6 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: G6 Series
Sensing Method: Through Beam
Connection Method: 4 Pin M8 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 14.5m
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	57.72 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

GE6-P4021S74 G6 **MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GE6-P4021S74 | G6** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

|Ordering information<br>**Type**<br>GE6-P4021S74<br>Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G6<br>||**Part no.**<br>2128869|
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## CE We 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Through-beam photoelectric sensor|
|---|---|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 m ... 14.5 m|
|**Sensing range**|0 m ... 10.6 m|
|**Polarisation filters**|No|
|**Adjustment**|None|
|**Special features**|Through-beam photoelectric sensor (receiver only)|
|**Part number of individual components**|2069042 GS6-D4321S31 2069043 GE6-P4121S31|



## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,002 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Electrical data 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|± 10 %2)|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||



1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A. 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

- 3) Without load. 

- 4) At Uv > 24 V, IA max. = 50 mA. 

- 5) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

- 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

- 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

- 8) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 

- 9) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

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|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 mA4)|
|Response time|< 500 µs5)|
|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz6)|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>D9)|
|**Special feature**|Receiver|



1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A. 

- 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

3) Without load. 

4) At Uv > 24 V, IA max. = 50 mA. 

5) Signal transit time with resistive load. 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 

- 8) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 

9) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|
|**Connection**|Male connector M8, 4-pin|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS/PC|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|15 g|
|Ambient data||
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +55 °C1)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



1) Temperature stability following adjustment +/-10 °C. 

## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270901|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270901|



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**ECLASS 10.0** 27270901 **ECLASS 11.0** 27270901 ~~ne~~ **ECLASS 12.0** 27270901 ~~ne~~ **ETIM 5.0** EC002716 ~~ne~~ **ETIM 6.0** EC002716 ~~I~~ **ETIM 7.0** EC002716 ~~I~~ **ETIM 8.0** EC002716 ~~ne~~ **UNSPSC 16.0901** 39121528 ~~ne~~ 

## Adjustments 

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- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑦ Sensitivity control: potentiometer 

## Connection type 

## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

## With GS6-D4321S31, GS6-D4321S75 

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Function reserve<br>1,000<br>100<br>10<br>Operating<br>range<br>1<br>mm 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000<br>(inch) (157.48) (314.96) (472.44) (629.92)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Sensing range diagram 

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## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

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- ② Optical axis, sender 

- ③ Mounting holes M3 

- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑥ Light/ dark rotary switch: L = light switching, D = dark switching 

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## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/G6 **Brief description Type Part no.** a Universal bar clamp systems Clamp bar to fix G6 sensors on rods of 12 mm, clamp-on design up to 4 mm wall thickBEF-KHS-IS12G6 2086865 ness, aluminum (clamp bar), stainless steel (bracket), clamp bar mounting and clamp ~~Z~~ function, mounting bracket, mounting hardware Mounting brackets and plates Stainless steel (1.4301) BEF-WN-G6 2062909 ~~h-~~ é. ~~» mz~~ 

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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com

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SICK is a globally recognized leader in factory and logistics automation technology, renowned for engineering advanced sensors and developing innovative digital services. Driven by a commitment to high precision, reliability, and versatility, the company provides the foundational components required to transform traditional manufacturing processes into intelligent, self-optimizing systems that adapt autonomously using real-time data. Our comprehensive selection of SICK products is heavily focused on their industry-leading sensing technologies. We offer a robust portfolio of light sensors designed to deliver exceptional accuracy and performance in demanding industrial environments. Furthermore, our extensive range features high-quality proximity sensors and switches, providing the dependable object detection essential for automated production, packaging, and material handling applications. To ensure seamless integration of these advanced sensor networks, our offering is complemented by specialized connectivity solutions such as SICK fiber optic lead assemblies. From consumer goods and electronics to logistics and automotive manufacturing, SICK delivers the cutting-edge automation technology necessary to maximize operational efficiency and maintain continuous, reliable performance across diverse industrial sectors.

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