SICK GL6-P1212 1060815 Photoelectric Sensors
The GL6-P1212 is a compact photoelectric retro-reflective sensor, part number 1060815, designed for non-contact object detection in industrial equipment. It provides a sensing range up to 5 m, uses visible red PinPoint LED light, and features a PNP switching output. The sensor is suited to applications that require reliable presence detection across conveyors, machine openings, and automated handling areas.
| Brand | SICK |
| Product | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GL6-P1212 |
SICK GL6-P1212 1060815 Photoelectric Sensors - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor |
| Functional principle detail | With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system) |
| Sensing range max. | 0.03 m ... 6 m |
| Sensing range | 0.07 m ... 5 m |
| Response time | < 625 µs |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Light source | PinPoint LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Typ. light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (350 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Digital output Type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark selector |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | VS - (≤ 3 V) / approx. 0 V |
| Digital output output current IA | ≤ 100 mA |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ± 10 % |
| Current consumption | 30 mA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Protection class | III |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS/PC |
| Material Front screen | Plastic, PMMA |
| Cable Material | Plastic, PVC |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Ambient temperature, operation | –25 °C ... +55 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
The SICK GL6-P1212, part number 1060815, is a photoelectric retro-reflective sensor used to detect objects passing between the sensor and a reflector. It sends visible red PinPoint LED light toward the reflector and monitors the returned beam. When a target interrupts this optical path, the sensor changes its PNP switching output, providing a clear detection signal to the machine control system.
In industrial applications, the GL6-P1212 is useful for detecting cartons on conveyors, monitoring packages entering machinery, counting products, checking material flow, and confirming object presence at transfer points. Its retro-reflective operating principle suits packaging lines, logistics systems, assembly equipment, and material handling installations where detection across a defined path is required.
As part of the SICK G6 photoelectric sensor family, the GL6-P1212 combines a compact housing with IP67 enclosure protection for industrial installation. The protected construction helps withstand dust and temporary water exposure, while the LED light source supports repetitive switching during continuous production. These characteristics make it suitable for factory automation environments requiring stable optical detection over repeated machine cycles.