# Photoelectric Sensor, G6 Series, Retro Reflective, Dual Lens, 6 m, PNP, 10 to 30 Vdc
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/GL6-P4112/photoelectric-sensor-g6-series-retro-reflective
**SKU**: GL6-P4112
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €72.1600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Description
Sensing Range Max:6m; Sensing Method:Retroreflective; Sensor Output:PNP; Product Range:G6 Series; Connection Method:M8 Connector; Supply Voltage DC Min:10VDC; Supply Voltage DC Max:30VDC; S
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Product Range | G6 Series |
| Sensing Method | Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 6m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 6m |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10VDC |
## Datasheet
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GL6-P4112 G6 **PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS**
**GL6-P4112 | G6** PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
## Ordering information
|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|GL6-P4112|1051777|
|Other models and accessories
www.sick.com/G6||
Illustration may differ
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## Detailed technical data
## Features
|**Sensor/detection principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, Dual lens|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Rectangular|
|**Sensing range max.**|≤ 6 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|≤ 5 m1)|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|PinPoint LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 8 mm (350 mm)|
|**Wave length**|650 nm|
|**Adjustment**|None|
1) Reflector PL80A.
2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.
## Mechanics/electronics
|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|± 10 %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) 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.
- 10) Temperature stability following adjustment +/-10 °C.
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|**Power consumption**|≤ 30 mA3)|
|---|---|
|**Output 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**|< 625 µs5)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,000 Hz6)|
|**Connection type**|Connector M8, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)
B8)
D9)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|20 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS/PC|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Items supplied**|Stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A, Reflector P250|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +55 °C10)|
|**Ambient storage temperature**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|
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.
10) Temperature stability following adjustment +/-10 °C.
## 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|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
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## **UNSPSC 16.0901**
## Adjustments possible
No adjustment possibility
④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active
- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam
## Connection diagram
## Cd-066
brn 1 + (L+) wht ~~|~~ 2 not connected blu 3 **-** (M) blk 4 ~~>=~~ Q
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## Characteristic curve
## GL6
## Operating reserve
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1
10
4
3
5
2
Ope-
rating-
range
Sensing range
max. typ.
1
1 2 3 4 5 6
(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12) (16.4) (19.69)
Distance in m (feet)
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- ① Reflector PL80A
- ② Reflector PL40A
- ③ Reflector P250
- ④ Reflector PL20A
- ⑤ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56
## Light spot size
## GL6, GL6G
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Ø 8 mm Ø 80 mm Ø 130 mm
Ø 25 mm
0.35 1.0 3.0 5.0
Distance [m]
Sensor
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## Sensing range diagram
GL6, GL6G
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(6.56) (13.12) (19.69) (26.25)
Distance in m (feet)
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a Sensing range a Sensing range max.
- ① Reflector PL80A
- ② Reflector PL40A
- ③ Reflector P250
- ④ Reflector PL20A
- ⑤ Reflective tape REF-IRF-56
## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
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21 (0.83)
0.5 (0.02)
=
9.7 = i 3 (0.12) 18.3 12
(0.38) (0.72) (0.47)
(0.02)
0.5
7.6 (0.30)
(1.00) (1.12) (1.24)
25.4 28.5 31.5
9.7 (0.38) 11.4 0.45)(
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- 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
## Recommended accessories
|~~a~~|**Brief description**
~~a~~|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
||Clamp bar to fix G6 sensors on rods of 10 mm, clamp-on design up to 4 mm wall thick-
ness, aluminum (clamp bar), stainless steel (bracket), clamp bar for 10 mm rod mount-
ing and clamp function, mounting bracket, mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-ISG6|2075080|
|Device protection (mechanical)||||
||Stainless steel 1.4301 (SVS 304), 3 mm thick protective sleeve for G6, stainless steel
1.4301, mounting hardware included|BEF-SG-G6|2069044
~~—~~|
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|a|**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
|~~de~~||BEF-WN-G6|2062909
~~=~~|
|Plug connectors and cables
~~de~~
~~=~~
~~
~~[~~||||
|~~
~~‘>~~|Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m|DOL-0804-G02M
~~[~~
~~**[**~~|6009870
~~[~~
~~**[**~~|
||Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 5 m|DOL-0804-G05M
~~[~~
~~**[**~~|6009872
~~[~~
~~**[**~~|
|~~‘>~~
~~&,~~|Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, angled
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m|DOL-0804-W02M
~~**[**~~|6009871
~~**[**~~|
||Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, angled
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 5 m|DOL-0804-W05M
~~**[**~~
~~L~~|6009873
~~**[**~~
~~|~~
~~L~~|
|~~&,~~|Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight
Head B: -
Cable: unshielded|DOS-0804-G
~~L~~|6009974
~~L~~|
|~~&,~~
x,
~~*.~~|Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, angled
Head B: -
Cable: unshielded|DOS-0804-W
~~L~~|6009975
~~L~~
~~a~~
~~a~~|
|~~*.~~|Head A: male connector, M8, 4-pin, straight
Head B: -
Cable: unshielded|STE-0804-G|6037323
~~a~~|
|Masks
~~*.~~
~~a~~||||
||Slit mask, vertical slots, slot width: 1.0 mm, 2 pieces, black, Aluminum, Slit mask
(2 pieces)|BEF-SLIT MASK-G6|2075254
~~=~~|
|Reflectors
~~=~~||||
|z|Rectangular, screw connection, 47 mm x 47 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-
ing|P250|5304812
~~_~~|
|be|Rectangular, screw connection, 56 mm x 28 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-
ing
|PL30A
|1002314
~~**po**~~
|
|be|Rectangular, screw connection, 80 mm x 80 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-
ing
|PL80A
|1003865
~~**po**~~
|
||Fine triple reflector, screw connection, suitable for laser sensors, 18 mm x 18 mm, PM-
MA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mounting
|PL10F
|5311210
|
|~~i~~
~~b~~|Self-adhesive
~~i~~
~~b~~|REF-IRF-56
~~i~~
~~b~~|5314244
~~i~~
~~ba~~|
|~~é~~|Round, plugable for metal plates, PMMA/ABS, Plug-in for sheets
~~é~~|PL22-3
~~é~~|1004488
~~é~~
~~a~~|
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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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