Product Model
GTB6L-N1211

Key Features
- 1Easy alignment and precise object detection due to a highly visible PinPoint LED.
- 2Durable metal threaded inserts ensure quick and easy mounting with high durability.
- 3Advanced background suppression technology for reliable detection in various environments.
- 4Large, user-friendly potentiometers for easy adjustment of the sensing range.
- 5SICK ASIC technology provides high performance, excellent reliability, and crosstalk immunity.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor | Functional principle detail | Background suppression | 
| Sensing range_Sensing range min. | 10 mm | Sensing range_Sensing range max. | 400 mm | 
| Sensing range_Adjustable switching threshold for background suppression | 30 mm ... 400 mm | Sensing range_Reference object | Object with 90% remission factor (complies with standard white according to DIN 5033) | 
| Sensing range_Minimum distance between set sensing range and background (black 6% / white 90%) | 3 mm, at a distance of 75 mm | Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance | 30 mm ... 180 mm | 
| Polarisation filters | No | Emitted beam_Light source | Laser | 
| Emitted beam_Type of light | Visible red light | Emitted beam_Shape of light spot | Point-shaped | 
| Emitted beam_Light spot size (distance) | Ø 0.4 mm (150 mm) | Emitted beam_Maximum dispersion of the emitted beam around the standardized transmission axis (squint angle) | < +/- 1.5° (at Ta = +23 °C) | 
| Key laser figures_Normative reference | IEC 60825-1 / CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11 | Key laser figures_Laser class | 1 | 
| Key laser figures_Wave length | 680 nm | Key laser figures_Pulse duration | 2 µs | 
| Key laser figures_Maximum pulse power | ≤ 11.9 mW | Key laser figures_Average service life | 100,000 h at Ta= +25 °C | 
| Smallest detectable object (MDO) typ. | 0.4 mm (at 150 mm distance (object with 90% remission factor (corresponds to standard white according to DIN 5033))) | Adjustment_Potentiometer | For setting the sensing range, 5 rotations | 
| Adjustment_Operating mode switch | For inverting the switching function (light/dark switching) | Indication_LED green | Operating indicatorStatic on: power on | 
| Indication_LED yellow | Status of received light beamStatic on: object presentStatic off: object not present | Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC | 
| Ripple | < 5 V | Usage category | DC-13 (According to EN 60947-5-2) | 
| Current consumption | ≤ 20 mA, without load. At U#!#=  24 V | Protection class | III | 
| Digital output_Number | 1 | Digital output_Type | NPN | 
| Digital output_Switching mode | Light/dark switching | Digital output_Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW | Approx. UB/ ≤ 3 V | 
| Digital output_Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA2) | Digital output_Circuit protection outputs | Reverse polarity protected | 
| Digital output | Overcurrent protected | Digital output | Short-circuit protected | 
| Digital output_Response time | ≤ 625 µs | Digital output_Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz3) | 
| Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 4/black (BK) | Digital output, light switching, object present → output Q LOW | Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 4/black (BK) – detail | The pin 4 function of the sensor can be switched, Additional possible settings via operating mode switch | 
| Housing | Rectangular | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm | 
| Connection | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m | Connection detail_Deep-freeze property | Do not bend below 0 °C | 
| Connection detail_Conductor size | 0.14 mm² | Connection detail_Cable diameter | Ø 8 mm | 
| Connection detail_Length of cable (L) | 2 m | Material_Housing | Plastic, ABS | 
| Material_Front screen | Plastic, PMMA | Material_Cable | Plastic, PVC | 
| Weight | Approx. 60 g | 
Specifications may be subject to change without notice
