GLD20G-24112170ZZZ

Photoelectric Sensor, 20 m, Push Pull, NPN / PNP, Retroreflective, 4 Pin M12 Connector, 10 to 30 VDC

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: G20 Series
Sensing Method: Retroreflective
Connection Method: 4 Pin M12 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 20m
Sensor Output Type: Push Pull, NPN / PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	109.67 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

GLD20G-24112170ZZZ G20 

**COMPACT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GLD20G-24112170ZZZ | G20** COMPACT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|GLD20G-24112170ZZZ|1119870|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G20||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system)|
|**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|0.03 m<br>20 m<br>0.03 m ... 20 m<br>0.03 m ... 16 m<br>Reflector PL80A|
|**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)|LED<br>Visible red light<br>Rectangular<br>Ø 200 mm (5,000 mm)<br>< +/- 1.5° (at Ta = +23 °C)|
|**Key LED figures**<br>Normative reference<br>LED risk group marking<br>Wave length<br>Average service life|EN 62471:2008-09 | IEC 62471:2006, modified<br>Free group<br>630 nm<br>100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C|
|**Adjustment**<br>Potentiometer|For sensitivity adjustment, 270°|



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## **Indication** 

|**Indication**||
|---|---|
|LED green|Operating indicator<br>Static on: power on<br>Static off: object present|
|LED yellow|Status of received light beam<br>Static on: object not present<br>Static off: object present|
|Electrical data||
|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp|
|**Usage category**|DC-13 (according to EN 60947-1)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 30 mA, without load. At UB= 24 V|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Number|2 (Complementary)|
|Type|Push-pull: PNP/NPN|
|Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|VS- (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V|
|Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW|VS- (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA2)|
|Circuit protection outputs|Reverse polarity protected<br>Overcurrent protected<br>Short-circuit protected|
|Response time|≤ 500 µs|
|Switching frequency|1,000 Hz3)|
|**Pin/Wire assignment**||
|BN 1|+ (L+)|
|WH 2|Ǭ<br>Digital output, dark switching, object present → outputǬHIGH|
|BU 3|- (M)|
|BK 4|Q<br>Digital output, light switching, object present → output Q LOW|



1) Limit values UB connections, reverse polarity protected. 

2) At UB > 24 V, I max. = 100 mA. 

3) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|23.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 52.5 mm|
|**Connection**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|Approx. 55 g|
|Ambient data||
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67 (EN 60529)|



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|**Ambient operating temperature**|–30 °C ... +60 °C|
|---|---|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**Typ. Ambient light immunity**|Sunlight: ≤ 20,000 lx|
|**Shock resistance**|30 g, 11 ms (3 positive and 3 negative shocks along X, Y, Z axes, 18 total shocks|
||(EN60068-2-27))|
|**Vibration resistance**|10 Hz ... 1,000 Hz (Amplitude 1 mm, 3 x 30 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|
|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**|27270904|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Classifications 

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## Adjustments 

Display and adjustment elements 

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## Connection type 

M12 male connector, 4-pin 

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## Characteristic curve 

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- ① Reflector PL20A 

- ② Reflector PL50A, P250, PL30A, PL31A, PL40A 

③ Reflector PL80A, C110A, PL100 

## Operating reserve 

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- ① Reflective tape REF-IRF-56 

- ② Diamond Grade reflective tape, 100 mm x 100 mm 

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## Light spot size 

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Dimensions in mm (inch)<br>400<br>(15.75)<br>200<br>(7.87)<br>0<br>–200<br>(–7.87)<br>–400<br>(–15.75) 0 5 10 15 20<br>(16.40) (32.81) (49.21) (65.62) 5 20<br>Distance in m (feet) (16.40) (65.62)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Sensing range diagram 

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|1|Reflector PL20A|
|2|Reflector PL50A, P250, PL30A, PL31A, PL40A|
|3|Reflector PL80A, C110A, PL100|
|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)|
|0<br>2<br>1<br>Distance in m (feet)<br>2.5<br>(8.20)<br>5<br>(16.40)<br>10<br>(32.81)<br>7.5<br>(24.61)<br>D<br>C<br>A<br>B<br>0.2/0.25<br>0.2/0.25<br>5.4/6.0<br>7.5<br>6.5||
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|1|Reflective tape REF-IRF-56|
|2|Diamond Grade reflective tape, 100 mm x 100 mm|
|A|Sensing range min. in m|
|B|Sensing range max. in m|
|C|Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1)|



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

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

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- ① Display and adjustment elements 

- ② Center of optical axis, sender 

- ③ Center of optical axis, receiver 

- ④ Fixing hole ø 4.3 mm, both sides for hexagon nut M4 

## Recommended accessories 

|a~~a~~|**Brief description**<br>~~a~~|**Type**<br>~~a~~|**Part no.**<br>~~a~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, Stainless steel V2A (1.4301), 2 screws, 2 nuts, 2 circlips, 2 washers<br>for mounting the sensor|BEF-W280|5313885|
||Universal mounting bracket for reflectors, steel, zinc coated|BEF-WN-REFX|2064574|
|Reflectors||||
||Rectangular, screw connection, 84 mm x 84 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-<br>ing|PL80A|1003865|



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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 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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