SICK GTB6-N1212 1052445 Photoelectric Sensors
The GTB6-N1212 is a compact photoelectric proximity sensor, part number 1052445, developed for non-contact object detection in automated machinery. It provides a 5 mm to 250 mm sensing range, uses visible red PinPoint LED light, and features an NPN switching output. The sensor supports accurate presence and position detection in applications where limited mounting space and consistent switching are important.
| Brand | SICK |
| Product | Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | GTB6-N1212 |
SICK GTB6-N1212 1052445 Photoelectric Sensors - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background suppression |
| Sensing range max. | 5 mm ... 250 mm |
| Sensing range | 35 mm ... 140 mm |
| 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 6 mm (100 mm) |
| Wave length | 650 nm |
| Digital output Type | NPN |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via light/dark selector |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | Approx. VS / ≤ 3 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 GTB6-N1212, part number 1052445, is a photoelectric proximity sensor designed to detect objects without physical contact. It operates by directing visible red PinPoint LED light toward a target and evaluating the reflected light to generate a switching signal. Its NPN output supports integration with compatible PLC inputs and machine control systems requiring dependable object detection.
In industrial applications, the GTB6-N1212 photoelectric sensor is suitable for detecting products on conveyors, checking component presence at assembly stations, counting moving items, and confirming object positions before machine operations. Its compact sensing design can be applied in packaging equipment, material handling systems, automated production lines, and machinery where short-range detection is required.
As part of the SICK G6 photoelectric sensor family, the GTB6-N1212 is designed for regular operation in factory automation environments. Its IP67 enclosure rating provides protection against dust and temporary water exposure, while the compact housing supports installation in restricted machine areas. These characteristics make it practical for industrial sensing tasks requiring stable operation across repetitive production cycles.