GRTB18S-F2317

Photo Sensor, 300mm, PNP, Background Suppression, Proximity, 30VDC, 3 Pin M12 Connector, GR18 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: GR18 Series
Sensing Method: Background Suppression, Proximity
Connection Method: 3 Pin M12 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 300mm
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	93.99 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

GRTB18S-F2317 GR18 

**CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GRTB18S-F2317 | GR18** CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

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Detailed technical data 

Features 

|**Functional principle**||Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|---|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**||Background suppression|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**||18 mm x 18 mm x 38.1 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**||Cylindrical|
|**Thread diameter (housing)**||M18 x 1|
|**Optical axis**||Axial|
|**Sensing range max.**||3 mm ... 300 mm1)|
|**Sensing range**||20 mm ... 150 mm1)|
|**Type of light**||Visible red light|
|**Light source**||PinPoint LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**||Ø 7 mm (100 mm)|
|**Wave length**||650 nm|
|**Adjustment**||Potentiometer, 270°|
|**Indication**|||
||LED green|Operating indicator|
|||Static on: power on|
||LED yellow|Status of received light beam|
|||Static on: object present|
|||Static off: object not present|



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

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

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Switching mode**|Dark switching|
|**Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW**|VS- (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA3)|
|**Response time**|< 500 µs4)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,000 Hz5)|
|**Connection type**|Connector M12, 3-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A6)<br>B7)<br>D8)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Items supplied**|Fastening nuts (2 x)|
|**Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)**|EN 60947-5-2|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +55 °C9)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



1) Limit values. Operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A. 

2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

3) At Uv > 24 V or ambient temperature > 49 °C, IA max. = 50 mA. 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. 5) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

- 6) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 7) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected. 

8) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

9) At Uv <=24V and IA<50mA. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|985 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Classifications 

|**eCl@ss 5.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 6.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 6.2**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 7.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 8.0**|27270904|



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|**eCl@ss 8.1**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 12.0**|27270903|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

## % of sensing range 

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- ① Sensing range on black, 6% remission 

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission 

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## Light spot size 

## GRTB18(S) 

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## Sensing range diagram 

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- ① Sensing range on black, 6% remission 

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission 

## Adjustments 

GRTB18(S), GRTE18(S), Sensing range setting: Potentiometer, 270° 

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

GRTB18S, plastic, connector, straight, adjustable 

2 M18x1 Ø 16.7 Ø 27 (1.06) 7 (0.66) ~~1,~~ 6 5 3 1 ~~uF~~ 4 M12x1 8 9 5 4.7 ß (0.19) M18x1 ~~a~~ ① Connector M12, 3-pin 

- ② Threaded mounting hole M18 x 1 

- ③ LED indicator yellow 

- ④ LED indicator green 

- ⑤ Sensitivity control: potentiometer 270° 

- ⑥ Fastening nut; 22 mm hex, plastic 

- ⑦ Mounting ring 

- ⑧ Optical axis, receiver 

- ⑨ Optical axis, sender 

- ⑩ Standard direction of the material being detected 

## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/GR18 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
|~~&~~|Mounting bracket for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware<br>~~&~~|BEF-WN-M18|5308446|



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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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