IRT-P231C83

Photoelectric Sensor, 900 mm, PNP, Background Suppression, Proximity, 4 Pin M12 Connector

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: ZoneControl Series
Sensing Method: Background Suppression, Proximity
Connection Method: 4 Pin M12 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 900mm
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	209.44 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

IRT-P231C83 ZoneControl 

**MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**IRT-P231C83 | ZoneControl** MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

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|Functional principle|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|Functional principle detail|Background suppression|
|Actuator|Electrical|
|Max. number of sensors|Approx. 30|[1)]|
|Approx. 50|[2)]|
|Logical principle of operation|Single accumulation with sleep|
|Type of Release|Single release|
|Dimensions (W x H x D)|20.6 mm x 99.2 mm x 48.9 mm|
|Sensing range max.|60 mm ... 900 mm|
|Sensing range|60 mm ... 900 mm|
|Focus|7°|
|Type of light|Infrared light|
|Light source|LED|[3)]|
|Light spot size (distance)|Ø 20 mm (500 mm)|
|Angle of dispersion|7°|
|Adjustment|Potentiometer, 9 turns|
|Special applications|ZoneControl|

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- 1) When powerd from the end of the IR daisy chain. 

- 2) When powerd from center of the IR daisy chain. 

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

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|20 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW**|Approx. VS– 0.5 V / 0 V|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|2 ms|
|**Switching frequency**|250 Hz|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Connection type for daisy chain**|Cable with female connector, M12, 4-pin 1.2 m|
|**Circuit protection**|A4)<br>C5)<br>D6)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|175 g|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Shock and vibration resistance**|According to IEC 68|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E189383 & NRKH7.E189383|
|**Mode of operation solenoid valve**|HIGH to Drive|



1) Limit values. 

2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

- 3) Without load and valve deenergized. 

4) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 5) C = interference suppression. 6) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|771 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## 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|



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|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270904|
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|**ECLASS 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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xC8x: 4-PIN M12 Pigtail, 300 mm<br>NC 2 1 NC<br>0 VDC<br>3 4 Q ACTUATOR<br>Cd-265<br>24VDC 1 1 L+<br>WAKE IN (WI)LOGIC0VDC 423 0 = STOP 00 & 0 0& *00 0 >=1 00 0 = DETECT PRODUCT 423 WAKE OUT (WO)LOGICM<br>Pigtail<br>*After 9 s of no product, sensor goes into sleep.<br>  Wake In input only active when sensor sleeping.<br>Characteristic curve<br>%<br>28<br>PEER<br>24 EEE<br>20<br>16 EERE A Z<br>5 % / 90 %<br>12 PE ER ,<br>8<br>EEE Af A<br>40 aA eL 90 % / 90 %<br>0 200 400 600 800 1000<br>(7.87) (15.75) (23.62) (31.5) (39.37)<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## Light spot size 

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Diameter in mm (inch)<br>Ø 5 Ø 20 Ø 32<br>(0.20) Ø 14 (0.79) Ø 26 (1.26)<br>(0.55) (1.02)<br>0 (11.81)300 (19.69) [500] (27.56)700 (35.43) [900]<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Sensing range diagram 

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1 30 900<br>2 20 900<br>0 200 400 600 800 1,000<br>(7.87) (15.75) (23.62) (31.5) (39.37)<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Sensing range max. 

- ① Sensing range on black, 5 % remission 

- ② Sensing range on white, 90% remission factor 

Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) IR, for Motor Driven Rollers (MDR) 

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1 2<br>48.9 (1.93)<br>40.9 (1.61)<br>4° 7° 8.5 (0.33)<br>Sender<br>4<br>3<br>7<br>5 8<br>6<br>7.9 12.0 Ø 4.5 18.0<br>4.0 (0.31) (0.47) (0.18) 20.6 (0.81) (0.71)<br>(0.16) 40.0 (1.57)<br>48.0 (1.89)<br>43.21.7)(<br>3.91)(<br> (3.48)<br>99.2<br>4.0 52.0(0.16)2.05)( 9.0 20.10.35)(1.93)( 44.86)1.7( 88.3 23.00.91)(<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


- ① LED 

- ② Potentiometer 

- ③ Fixing hole 

- ④ Center of optical axis, sender 

- ⑤ Series connection, cable with female connector 

- ⑥ Connection for motor 

- ⑦ Center of optical axis, receiver 

- ⑧ Male connector M12, 4-pin 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/ZoneControl 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included|BEF-WK-WTR|2051786|
|||BEF-WN-RT/IRT|2074621|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable|||
||• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC|||
||• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded|||
||• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|||
||• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|Sa|• **Description:**Unshielded|||
|~|• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals|||
||• **Permitted cross-section:**≤ 0.75 mm²|||



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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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