GTE20G-QLRC1170ZZZ

Photoelectric Sensor, 2 m, SPDT Relay, Energetic, Proximity, Terminal Block, 21.6 to 253 VDC

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: G20 Series
Sensing Method: Energetic, Proximity
Connection Method: Terminal Block
Sensing Range Max: 2m
Sensor Output Type: SPDT Relay
Supply Voltage DC Max: 253V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 21.6V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	141.0 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

GTE20G-QLRC1170ZZZ G20 

**COMPACT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GTE20G-QLRC1170ZZZ | G20** COMPACT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|GTE20G-QLRC1170ZZZ|1120836|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/G20<br>>||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Energetic|
|**Sensing range**<br>Sensing range min.<br>Sensing range max.<br>Reference object|0.02 m<br>2 m<br>Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033)|
|**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 28 mm (500 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°|
|**Indication**<br>LED green<br>LED yellow|Operating indicator<br>Static on: power on<br>Static off: object not present<br>Status of received light beam|



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||Static on: object present<br>Static off: object not present|
|---|---|
|Electrical data||
|**Supply voltage UB**|21.6 V AC/DC ... 253 V AC/DC|
|**Ripple**|< 10 %|
|**Usage category**|DC-13 (according to EN 60947-1)<br>AC-15 (according to EN 60947-1)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 10 mA, ≤ 45 mA, Without load At 230 V AC/DC, Without load At 24 V AC/DC|
|**Protection class**|II|
|**Digital output**||
|Number|2 (Complementary)|
|Type|Relay, SPDT, electrically isolated1)|
|Output current Imax.|4 A@250 V AC, 4 A@24 VDC, 0.11 A@250 V DCUL: 4 A@250 V AC, general use4 A @ 250 V AC,<br>resistive (NO)3 A @ 250 V AC, resistive (NC)4 A @ 24 V DC, NO, general use3 A @ 24 V DC, NC,<br>general useR300/B300 (NO contacts only)|
|Response time|≤ 15 ms|
|Switching frequency|10 Hz2)|
|**Pin/Wire assignment**||
|BN 1|+ (L+)|
|BU 2|N|
|WH 3|Relay COM|
|BK 4|Relay NO<br>Relay output, light switching, object present → output HIGH|
|GY 5|Relay NC<br>Relay output, dark switching, object present → output LOW|



1) Valid only for devices manufactured before June 18, 2023 with a date code of 2324 or earlier. Suitable arc suppression with inductive or capacitive load. Relay contacts are separated from the supply voltage by a base insulation of 3.2 mm. Depending on the application, additional insulation may be required in the user wiring. 2) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

## Mechanical data 

|**Housing**|Rectangular|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|23.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 63 mm|
|**Connection**|Terminal connection, 5 terminals|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|Approx. 88 g|



## Ambient data 

|**Enclosure rating**|IP67 (EN 60529)|
|---|---|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–30 °C ... +60 °C1)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**Typ. Ambient light immunity**|Sunlight: ≤ 20,000 lx|



- 1) The max. ambient temperature is 50 °C (UL). 

- 2) The device can cause interference when it is used in a residential environment. 

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|**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, EN 61000-6-32)|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



1) The max. ambient temperature is 50 °C (UL). 

2) The device can cause interference when it is used in a residential environment. 

## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270903|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



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## Adjustments 

Display and adjustment elements 

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## Connection type 

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## Characteristic curve 

## Operating reserve 

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① Black object, 6% remission factor 

② Gray object, 18% remission factor 

- ③ White object, 90% remission factor 

## Light spot size 

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## Sensing range diagram 

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|1|Black object, 6% remission factor|
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|2|Gray object, 18% remission factor|
|3|White object, 90% remission factor|
|A|Sensing range min. in m|
|B|Sensing range max. in m|
|C|Maximum distance range from sensor to object|
|D|Recommended distance range from sensor to object|



## 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 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|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|



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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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