GL2S-E1311

Photo Sensor, 3 m, NPN, Retroreflective, 10 to 30 VDC, Cable, G2 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: G2 Series
Sensing Method: Retroreflective
Connection Method: Cable
Sensing Range Max: 3m
Sensor Output Type: NPN
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	77.4 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

GL2S-E1311 G2 **MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GL2S-E1311 | G2** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|GL2S-E1311|1063009|
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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Dual lens|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|7.7 mm x 21.8 mm x 13.5 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Rectangular|
|**Sensing range max.**|0.02 m ... 3 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0.03 m ... 2.5 m1)|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|PinPoint LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 11 mm (250 mm)|
|**Wave length**|640 nm|
|**Adjustment**|None|



1) Reflector PL40A. 

2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|



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) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

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

- 6) Do not bend below 0 °C. 

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

- 8) C = interference suppression. 

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

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|**Current consumption**|20 mA3)|
|---|---|
|**Switching output**|NPN|
|**Switching mode**|Dark switching|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 50 mA|
|**Response time**|< 0.6 ms4)|
|**Switching frequency**|800 Hz5)|
|**Connection type**|Cable, 3-wire, 2 m6)|
|**Cable material**|PVC|
|**Cable diameter**|Ø 3 mm|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>C8)<br>D9)|
|**Weight**|33.7 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +50 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E181493|



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) Signal transit time with resistive load. 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 6) Do not bend below 0 °C. 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 8) C = interference suppression. 9) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|3,378 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Classifications 

|**eCl@ss 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 6.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 6.2**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 7.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 8.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 8.1**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270902|



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|**eCl@ss 12.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**<br>**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717<br>EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



Connection type 

Connection diagram 

Cd-043 BN + (L+) BU **-** (M) BK Q 

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## Characteristic curve 

## GL2S 

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① Reflector PL40A 

② Reflector PL20A 

- ③ PL10F reflector 

- ④ Reflective tape IREF6000 (REF-IRF-56) 

## Light spot size 

## GL2S 

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Ø 11 mm Ø 126 mm<br>(0.43 inch) (4.96 inch)<br>Ø 42 mm Ø 84 mm<br>(1.65 inch) (3.31 inch)<br>0.25 1 2 3<br>(0.82) (3.28) (6.56) (9.84)<br>Distance<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## Sensing range diagram 

## GL2S 

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① Reflector PL40A 

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③ PL10F reflector 

- ④ Reflective tape IREF6000 (REF-IRF-56) 

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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

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① Optical axis, receiver 

- ② Optical axis, sender 

- ③ Mounting hole, Ø 3.2 mm 

- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑥ Connection 

## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/G2 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight<br>Cable: unshielded|STE-0803-G|6037322|



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**Brief description Type Part no.** ~~aa~~ Reflectors Fine triple reflector, screw connection, suitable for laser sensors, 20 mm x 32 mm, PMPL10F 5311210 MA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mounting 

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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

Updated at March 31, 2026

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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