GL6-P0511S101
Photoelectric Sensor, 6m, 650nm Red LED, Retroreflective, Digital-PNP LO, G6 Series
- Manufacturer: SICK
- Product type:
- SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
- IP Rating: IP67
- Output Type: Digital - PNP LO
- Sensor Type: Photoelectric Sensor
- Light Source: 650nm Red LED
- Product Range: G6 Series
- Qualification: -
- Sensing Method: Retroreflective
- Connection Method: Cable with 3 Pin M8 Connector
- Supply Voltage Max: 30VDC
- Supply Voltage Min: 10VDC
- Sensing Distance Max: 6m
- Operating Temperature Max: 55°C
- Operating Temperature Min: -30°C
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 50 |
| Price | 68.1 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
SICK.COM DATA SHEET GL6-P0511S101 G6 Photoelectric sensors PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - GL6-P0511S101 ## **PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** ## GL6-P0511S101 ## **ORDERING INFORMATION** |**Type**|**part no.**| |---|---| |GL6-P0511S101|1110110| Further device versions and accessories at www.sick.com/G6 ## CE We OG @ cs Illustration may differ ## **DETAILED TECHNICAL DATA** ## **FEATURES** |Functional principle||Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor| |---|---|---|---| |Functional principle detail||With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system)|| |Sensing range max.||0.03 m ... 6 m|0.03 m ... 6 m<br>1)| |Sensing range||0.07 m ... 5 m|0.07 m ... 5 m<br>1)| |Polarisation filter||Yes|| |Emitted beam|||| ||Light source|PinPoint LED|PinPoint LED<br>2)| ||Type of light|Visible red light|| ||Light spot size (distance)|Ø 8 mm (350 mm)|Ø 8 mm (350 mm)| |Key LED figures|||| ||Wave length|650 nm|| |Adjustment||None|| 1) Reflector PL80A. 2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU[ = +25 °C.] 2 DATA SHEET | SICK 2026-05-26 01:04:01 · SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - GL6-P0511S101 ## **ELECTRONICS** |Supply voltage UB||10 V DC ...|10 V DC ...|30 V DC|<br>1)| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Ripple||± 10 %<br>2)|||| |Current consumption||30 mA<br>3)|||| |Protection class||III|||| |Digital output|||||| ||Type|PNP|||| ||Switching mode|Light switching|||| ||Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|VS- (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V|||| ||Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA||<br>4)|| ||Response time|< 625µs|5)||| ||Switching frequency|1,000 Hz|<br>6)||| |Circuit protection||A<br>7)|||| |||B<br>8)|||| |||D<br>9)|||| 1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A. 2) May not fall below or exceed 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. ## **MECHANICS** |Housing||Rectangular|| |---|---|---|---| |Dimensions (W x H x D)||12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|| |Connection||Cable with connector M8, 3-pin|<br>1)| |Connection detail|||| ||Length of cable (L)|200 mm<br>1)|| |Material|||| ||Housing|Plastic, ABS/PC|| ||Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|| ||Cable|Plastic, PVC|| |Weight||60 g|| 1) Do not bend below 0 °C. ## **AMBIENT DATA** |Enclosure rating|IP67|| |---|---|---| |Ambient operating temperature|–30 °C ... +55 °C|<br>1)| |Ambient temperature, storage|–40 °C ... +70 °C|| |UL File No.|NRKH.E348498|& NRKH7.E348498| - 1) Temperature stability following adjustment +/-10 °C. ## **CERTIFICATES** EU declaration of conformity 3 2026-05-26 01:04:01 · SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DATA SHEET | SICK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - GL6-P0511S101 UK declaration of conformity ACMA declaration of conformity Moroccan declaration of conformity China RoHS cULus certificate Photobiological safety (DIN EN 62471) certificate ## **DIMENSIONAL DRAWING** **==> picture [214 x 140] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 21 (0.83)<br>0.5 (0.02) 4 5<br>3<br>1 " [f]<br>2<br>A©1<br>1 rf 3 |<br>3 (0.12)<br>18.3 12<br>(0.72) (0.47)<br>0.02)(<br>0.5<br>)<br>) ) )<br>7.6 0.30(<br>25.41.00( 28.51.12( 31.51.24(<br>)<br>9.7 0.38(<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Dimensions in mm (inch) - ① Optical axis, receiver - ② Optical axis, sender - ③ Mounting holes M3 - ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active - ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam ## **ADJUSTMENTS NO ADJUSTMENT POSSIBILITY** - ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam ## **CONNECTION TYPE** 4 DATA SHEET | SICK 2026-05-26 01:04:01 · SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - GL6-P0511S101 ## **CONNECTION DIAGRAM CD-045** **==> picture [61 x 43] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> BN 1<br>+ (L+)<br>BU 3<br>- (M)<br>BK 4<br>Q<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **CHARACTERISTIC CURVE GL6** **==> picture [199 x 203] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Operating reserve<br>100<br>1<br>10<br>4<br>3<br>5<br>2<br>Ope-<br>rating-<br>range<br>Sensing range<br>max. typ.<br>1<br>1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.4) (19.69)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ① Reflector PL80A ② Reflector PL40A ③ Reflector P250 ④ Reflector PL20A ⑤ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 ## **LIGHT SPOT SIZE GL6, GL6G** **==> picture [201 x 77] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Ø 8 mm Ø 80 mm Ø 130 mm<br>Ø 25 mm<br>0.35 1.0 3.0 5.0<br>Distance [m]<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> 5 2026-05-26 01:04:01 · SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DATA SHEET | SICK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - GL6-P0511S101 ## **SENSING RANGE DIAGRAM GL6, GL6G** **==> picture [202 x 124] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> � 0.030.07 5.0 6.0<br>� 0.030.07 3.8 4.3<br>� 0.030.07 3.5 4.0<br>� 0.030.07 2.2 2.5<br>� 0.20.25 1.6 1.8<br>0 2 4 6 8<br>(6.56) (13.12) (19.69) (26.25)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>Sensing range Sensing range max.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ① Reflector PL80A ② Reflector PL40A ③ Reflector P250 ④ Reflector PL20A ⑤ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 Further information as well as suitable accessories, example applications and downloads such as CAD dimensional models, operating instructions and software can be found at www.sick.com/1110110 **==> picture [57 x 52] intentionally omitted <==** 6 DATA SHEET | SICK 2026-05-26 01:04:01 · SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ## SICK AG WALDKIRCH GERMANY SICK.COM ## SICK AT A GLANCE SICK is a leading global technology company for intelligent sensors and integrated solutions in industrial automation. Our technologies set benchmarks, making your industrial processes more efficient, safer and more sustainable – both in logistics and manufacturing operations. SICK combines sensor intelligence with industry expertise and certified consulting services. We provide the ideal foundation for scalable as well as tailor-made automation solutions and create added value along the entire value chain. Our close partnerships with our customers are more than just a promise: Together, we optimize productivity, improve quality, protect health and safety, and help build a sustainable future. All with empathy and trust. Since 1946, we have been developing innovative technologies with passion and a pioneering spirit. With a global network in around 40 countries, SICK has a global presence and is always close by. The company’s headquarters are located in Waldkirch near Freiburg, Germany. 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Updated at April 23, 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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