SICK G6 Series Photoelectric Sensor

Photoelectric sensor with PinPoint LED or class 1 laser, standard detection principles, and up to 40m sensing range. Stainless steel housing for washdown applications.

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Part Number
  • G6 Series
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Features

  • Functional principle(s):
    • Photoelectric proximity sensor
    • Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
    • Photoelectric through-beam sensor
  • Functional principle detail(s):
    • Energetic
    • Background suppression
    • With minimum distance to reflector (dual lens system)
  • Light source: visible red / infrared light (class 1 laser)
  • Sensing range(s): up to 40m
  • Switching output(s): NPN, PNP
  • Switching mode: light/dark, light, dark
  • Adjustment: Potentiometer / none
  • Enclosure ratings: IP67 / IP69K
    • VBS or Stainless steel housing

The SICK G6 Series Photoelectric Sensor feature miniature housings with standard mounting configuration of 1-inch spaced holes and versatile functionality. Enclosure are available in stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) material for applications involving corrosive chemicals and cleaning agents, with up to IP69K rating. The G6 Series features PinPoint LED and class 1 laser technology, metal inserts for adaptable installation, with indicator LEDs for status reading. User-friendly potentiometer adjustment and the integrated circuit technology (ASIC) make this sensor family a compact, flexible solution configurable to meet a range of specific requirements.