GL6L-P6211

Laser Sensor, PNP, 12m, 10 to 30VDC, 100mA, GL6L-P6211, G6 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
IP Rating: IP67
Output Type: PNP
Sensor Type: Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
Light Source: 680nm Red Laser
Product Range: G6 Series
Qualification: -
Sensing Method: Retroreflective
Connection Method: Cable with 4 Pin M8 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 12m
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage Max: 30VDC
Supply Voltage Min: 10VDC
Sensing Distance Max: 12m
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V
Operating Temperature Max: 50°C
Operating Temperature Min: -20°C

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	158.32 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

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## GL6L-P6211 

G6 

**MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GL6L-P6211 | G6** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|GL6L-P6211|1109690|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G6||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Sensing range**<br>Sensing range min.<br>Sensing range max.<br>Maximum distance range from reflector to sen-<br>sor (operating reserve 1)<br>Recommended distance range from reflector to<br>sensor (operating reserve 2)<br>Reference reflector<br>Recommended sensing range for the best per-<br>formance|0.08 m<br>12 m<br>0.08 m ... 12 m<br>0.08 m ... 10 m<br>Reflector P250F<br>0.08 m ... 4.2 m|
|**Polarisation filters**|Yes|
|**Emitted beam**<br>Light source<br>Type of light<br>Shape of light spot<br>Light spot size (distance)<br>Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam<br>around the standardized transmission axis<br>(squint angle)|Laser<br>Visible red light<br>Point-shaped<br>Ø 3.5 mm (1,000 mm)<br>< +/- 1.5° (at Ta = +23 °C)|
|**Key laser figures**<br>Normative reference<br>Laser class<br>Wave length<br>Pulse duration<br>Maximum pulse power<br>Average service life|IEC 60825-1 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11<br>1<br>680 nm<br>2 µs<br>≤ 11.9 mW<br>100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C|
|**Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ.**||



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||3.5 mm (at 1 m distance (object with 90% remission (corresponds on standard white<br>DIN 5033)))|
|---|---|
|**Adjustment**||
|Potentiometer|For setting the sensing range|
|Operating mode switch|For inverting the switching function (light/dark switching)|
|**Indication**||
|LED green|Operating indicator<br>Static on: power on|
|LED yellow|Status of received light beam<br>Static on: object not present<br>Static off: object present|
|Safety-related parameters||
|**MTTFD**|1,005 years|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
|**TM (mission time)**|10 years (EN 60825-1)|
|Electrical data||
|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp|
|**Usage category**|DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 20 mA, without load. At UB= 24 V|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Number|1|
|Type|PNP|
|Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|Approx. UB-3 V / 0 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA2)|
|Circuit protection outputs|Reverse polarity protected<br>Overcurrent protected<br>Short-circuit protected|
|Response time|≤ 625 µs|
|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz3)|
|**Pin/Wire assignment**||
|Function of pin 4/black (BK)|Digital output, light switching, object present → output Q HIGH|
|Function of pin 4/black (BK) – detail|The pin 4 function of the sensor can be switched, Additional possible settings via operating<br>mode switch|



- 1) Limit values UB connections, reverse polarity protected. 

- 2) At UB > 24 V, I max. = 50 mA. 

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

## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|
|**Connection**|Cable with M8 male connector, 4-pin, 336 mm|
|**Connection detail**||
|Deep-freeze property|Do not bend below 0 °C|



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||Conductor size|0.14 mm²|
|---|---|---|
||Cable diameter|Ø 8 mm|
||Length of cable (L)|300 mm|
|**Material**|||
||Housing|Plastic, ABS|
||Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
||Cable|PVC|
||Male connector|Copper alloy (C3604 CUZN39PB3)|
|**Weight**||Approx. 60 g|



## Ambient data 

|**Enclosure rating**|IP67 (EN 60529)|
|---|---|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–20 °C ... +50 °C1) 2)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**Typ. Ambient light immunity**|Sunlight: ≤ 13,000 lx|
|**Shock resistance**|30 g, 11 ms (3 positive and 3 negative shocks along X, Y, Z axes, 18 total shocks<br>(EN60068-2-27))|
|**Vibration resistance**|10 Hz ... 55 Hz (Amplitude 0.5 mm, 3x30 min (EN60068-2-6))|
|**Air humidity**|35 % ... 95 %, Relative humidity (no condensation)|
|**Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)**|EN 60947-5-2|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



1) As of Ta => 45 °C, a max. supply voltage UB = 24 V and a max. load current Imax. = 50 mA is permitted. 2) Below Ta = –20 °C a warm-up time of 3 seconds is required. 

## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270902|
|**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|



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## Adjustments 

Display and adjustment elements 

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- ① Potentiometer 

- ② LED yellow 

- ③ LED green 

④ Operating mode switch 

## Connection type 

Male connector M8, 4-pin 

3 1 4 2 

## Connection diagram 

## Cd-066 

BN 1 ~~—<++-~~ + (L+) WH ~~|~~ 2 not connected BU | 3 ~~TT"~~ **-** (M) BK 4 ~~>—_1=~~ Q 

## Truth table 

PNP - light switching 

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## PNP - dark switching 

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## Characteristic curve 

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Diameter in mm (inch)<br>Ø 3.5 Ø 28 Ø 58 Ø 70<br>(0.14) (1.10) (2.28) (2.76)<br>=<br>1 5 10 12<br>(3.28) (16.40) (32.81)(39.37)<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Operating reserve 

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- ① PL10F reflector 

- ② Reflector PL20F 

- ③ Reflector P250F 

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## Sensing range diagram 

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A = Sensing range min. in m 

B = Sensing range max. in m 

- C = Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) 

- D = Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 2) 

Recommended sensing range for the best performance 

① PL10F reflector 

- ② Reflector PL20F 

- ③ Reflector P250F 

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

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- ① Center of optical axis, sender 

- ② Center of optical axis, receiver 

- ③ Display and adjustment elements 

- ④ Mounting holes M3 

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## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/G6 

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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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