# Photo Sensor, 300 mm, PNP, Proximity Diffuse, 10 to 30 VDC, M8 Connector, G6 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/GTE6-P4211/photo-sensor-300-mm-pnp-proximity-diffuse-10-to-30
**SKU**: GTE6-P4211
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €64.7400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | G6 Series |
| Sensing Method | Proximity Diffuse |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 300mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 300mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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GTE6-P4211 G6 **MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**GTE6-P4211 | G6** MINIATURE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

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**Type Part no.** GTE6-P4211 1050710 Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/G6 

## Detailed technical data 

Features 

|**Device type**|Photoelectric sensors|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|**Functional principle detail**|Energetic|
|**Sensing range max.**|≤ 300 mm1)|
|**Sensing range**|≤ 250 mm|
|**Polarisation filters**|No|
|**Emitted beam**||
|Light source|PinPoint LED2)|
|Type of light|Visible red light|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 7 mm (90 mm)|
|**Key LED figures**||
|Wave length|650 nm|
|**Adjustment**|Mechanical spindle, 5 turns|



1) Object with 90 % reflectance (referred to standard white, DIN 5033). 

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

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|1,879 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



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## Electrical data 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|± 10 %2)|
|**Power consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Digital output**||
|Type|PNP|
|Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW|VS- (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V|
|Output current Imax.|≤ 100 mA4)|
|Response time|< 1,250 ms5)|
|Switching frequency|500 Hz6)|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching|
|**Switching mode selector**|Selectable via light/dark selector|
|**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) At Uv > 24 V, IA max. = 50 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**|Male connector M8, 4-pin|
|**Material**||
|Housing|Plastic, ABS/PC|
|Front screen|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Weight**|20 g|
|Ambient data||
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +55 °C1)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498|



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

## Classifications 

|**ECl@ss 5.0**|27270903|
|---|---|
|**ECl@ss 5.1.4**|27270903|



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|**ECl@ss 6.0**|27270903|
|---|---|
|**ECl@ss 6.2**|27270903|
|**ECl@ss 7.0**|27270903|
|**ECl@ss 8.0**|27270903|
|**ECl@ss 8.1**|27270903|
|**ECl@ss 9.0**|27270903|
|**ECl@ss 10.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 11.0**|27270904|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC001821|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC001821|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection type 

## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

## GTE6 

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① Sensing range on white, 90% remission 

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

## Light spot size 

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## Sensing range diagram 

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

- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission 

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## Adjustments 

Adjustment possibility 

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- ④ LED indicator green: Supply voltage active 

- ⑤ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam 

- ⑦ Sensitivity control: potentiometer 

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

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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.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Stainless steel (1.4301)|BEF-WN-G6|2062909|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
|Ne|Head A: female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|YF8U14-<br>050VA3XLEAX|2095889|
||Head A: male connector, M8, 4-pin, straight<br>Head B: -<br>Cable: unshielded|STE-0804-G|6037323|



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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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