# Photoelectric Sensor, 14.5m, NPN, Through Beam, 10 to 30VDC, Cable, G6 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/GSE6-N1221S65/photoelectric-sensor-145m-npn-through-beam-10-to
**SKU**: GSE6-N1221S65
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €90.7000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | G6 Series |
| Sensing Method | Through Beam |
| Connection Method | Cable |
| Sensing Range Max | 14.5m |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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GSE6-N1221S65 G6 

**MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GSE6-N1221S65 | G6** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|||||**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||GSE6-N1221S65|1105721|
|||||Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G6||
|Illustration may differ||||||
|C€.@-||||||



## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**||Through-beam photoelectric sensor|
|---|---|---|
|**Sensing range max.**||0 m ... 14.5 m|
|**Sensing range**||0 m ... 10.6 m|
|**Polarisation filters**||No|
|**Emitted beam**|||
||Light source|LED1)|
||Type of light|Infrared light|
|**Key LED figures**|||
||Wave length|850 nm|
|**Adjustment**||Potentiometer, 270°|



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

## Electrical data 

|**Supply voltage UB**||10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|---|
|**Ripple**||± 10 %2)|
|**Current consumption**||30 mA3)|
|**Protection class**||III|
|**Digital output**|||
||Type|NPN|



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) When Uv > 24 V and ambient temperature > 49 °C, IA max. = 25 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. 

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|Switching mode|Light/dark switching|
|---|---|
|Switching mode selector|Selectable via light/dark selector|
|Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW|Approx. VS/ ≤ 3 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA4)|
|Response time|< 1 ms5)|
|Switching frequency|500 Hz6)|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>D9)|



- 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) When Uv > 24 V and ambient temperature > 49 °C, IA max. = 25 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. 

## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|
|**Connection**|Cable, 3-wire, 2 m1)|
|**Connection detail**||
|Conductor size|0.14 mm²|
|Length of cable (L)|2 m1)|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS/PC|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|Cable|PVC|
|**Weight**|170 g|



- 1) Do not bend below 0 °C. 

## Ambient data 

|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|---|---|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +60 °C1)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



- 1) Temperature stability following adjustment +/-10 °C. 

## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270901|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270901|



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|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270901|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270901|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270901|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002716|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002716|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Adjustments 

No adjustment possibility 

④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

Connection type 

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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-049 

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## Characteristic curve 

## With GE6-P1111, GE6-N1111, GE6-P1111S63 

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Function reserve<br>1,000<br>100<br>10<br>Operating<br>range<br>1<br>mm 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000<br>(inch) (157.48) (314.96) (472.44) (629.92)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Light spot size 

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Ø 8.0 mm Ø 200 mm Ø 460 mm Ø 640 mm<br>Ø 380 mm<br>0 4 8 10 15<br>Distance  [m]<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## Sensing range diagram 

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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 

- ⑥ Light/ dark rotary switch: L = light switching, D = dark switching 

## Recommended accessories 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Universal bar clamp systems||||
||Clamp bar to fix G6 sensors on rods of 12 mm, clamp-on design up to 4 mm wall thick-<br>ness, aluminum (clamp bar), stainless steel (bracket), clamp bar mounting and clamp<br>function, mounting bracket, mounting hardware|BEF-KHS-IS12G6|2086865|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Stainless steel (1.4301)|BEF-WN-G6|2062909|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight<br>• **Description:**Unshielded<br>• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals<br>• **Permitted cross-section:**0.14 mm² ... 0.5 mm²|STE-0803-G|6037322|



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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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