GL6-P0511S02

Photoelectric Sensor, 6m, PNP, Retroreflective, 12 to 24VDC, 3 Pin M8 Connector Cable, G6 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: G6 Series
Sensing Method: Retroreflective
Connection Method: Cable with 3 Pin M8 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 6m
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 24V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 12V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	66.79 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

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GL6-P0511S02 G6 

**MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GL6-P0511S02 | G6** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**<br>GL6-P0511S02<br>Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G6|**Part no.**<br>1052633|
|---|---|



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Dual lens|
|**Sensing range max.**|≤ 6 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|≤ 5 m1)|
|**Polarisation filters**|No|
|**Emitted beam**||
|Light source|PinPoint LED2)|
|Type of light|Visible red light|
|Light spot size (distance)|Ø 8 mm (350 mm)|
|**Key LED figures**||
|Wave length|680 nm|
|**Adjustment**|None|



- 1) Object with 90% remission (based on standard white, DIN 5033). 

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

## Electrical data 

## **Supply voltage UB** 

12 V DC ... 24 V DC[1)] 

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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|**Ripple**|± 10 %2)|
|---|---|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Type|PNP|
|Switching mode|Light switching|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA4)|
|Response time|< 625 µs5)|
|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz6)|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>D9)|



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**|Cable with connector M8, 3-pin1)|
|**Connection detail**||
|Length of cable (L)|200 mm1)|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS/PC|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|60 g|



1) Do not bend below 0 °C. 

## 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**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270902|



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|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270902|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Adjustments 

No adjustment possibility 

④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

## Connection type 

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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-045 

BN 1 + (L+) BU 3 **-** (M) BK 4 Q 

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## Characteristic curve 

## GL6G 

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- ① Reflector PL80A 

- ② Reflector PL40A 

- ③ Reflector P250 

- ④ Reflector PL20A 

⑤ Reflective tape Diamond Grade 

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## Light spot size 

## GL6, GL6G 

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- ④ Reflector PL20A 

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

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- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/G6 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
||Clamp bar to fix G6 sensors on rods of 12 mm, clamp-on design up to 4 mm wall thick-<br>ness, aluminum (clamp bar), stainless steel (bracket), clamp bar mounting and clamp<br>function, mounting bracket, mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-IS12G6|2086865|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Stainless steel (1.4301)|BEF-WN-G6|2062909|
||Universal mounting bracket for reflectors, steel, zinc coated|BEF-WN-REFX|2064574|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M8, 3-pin, straight, A-coded<br>• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads<br>• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable<br>• **Cable:**5 m, 3-wire, PVC<br>• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded<br>• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|YF8U13-<br>050VA1XLEAX|2095884|
||• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight<br>• **Description:**Unshielded<br>• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals<br>• **Permitted cross-section:**0.14 mm² ... 0.5 mm²|STE-0803-G|6037322|
|Reflectors||||
||Rectangular, screw connection, 51 mm x 61 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-<br>ing|P250|5304812|



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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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