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Small rectangular plastic sensor with 2 m cable and mounting bracket

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Sick GSE6-N1212 Miniature Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor NPN

SKU CH-9AHC-MADAT

A miniature through-beam photoelectric sensor with a 15 m maximum sensing range, NPN output, IP67 enclosure, and a 2 m cable

  • Detects objects up to 15 m with visible red PinPoint LED
  • Compact 12 mm × 31.5 mm × 21 mm housing fits tight spaces
  • NPN light/dark switching selectable via 270° potentiometer
  • IP67-rated ABS/PC housing withstands –25 °C to +55 °C operation
  • Includes stainless steel 1.4301 mounting bracket and 2 m PVC cable

Compact industrial sensor

The Sick GSE6-N1212 is a miniature through-beam photoelectric sensor built for automated machinery and conveyor systems that need reliable object detection in a small rectangular housing. It operates on 10 V DC to 30 V DC and delivers an NPN switching output with selectable light or dark switching for straightforward integration into existing control circuits.

Range and response

The sensor achieves a maximum sensing range of 0 m to 15 m with a practical operating range up to 10 m using a visible red PinPoint LED at 650 nm wavelength. A switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and response time below 500 µs support fast production lines, while the 270° potentiometer allows precise sensitivity adjustment for varying target sizes and distances.

Durable mounting and wiring

The ABS/PC plastic housing with PMMA optics meets IP67 enclosure rating and weighs 170 g including the supplied stainless steel mounting bracket made from 1.4301/304 grade material. A 2 m PVC cable with 0.14 mm² conductor cross-section provides fixed wiring, and the unit withstands ambient temperatures from –25 °C to +55 °C in operation and –40 °C to +70 °C in storage.

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Specifications

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Brand nameSICK
Model nameSICK GSE6-N1212

Questions about this item

Does the 12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm rectangular housing mount on the same bracket as older tubular sensors?

The sensor includes a stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A; its rectangular housing differs from tubular designs, so the original bracket would need to be reused or replaced.

How can I verify the NPN output is switching correctly at 1,000 Hz after wiring the 3-wire cable?

Apply 10 V DC to 30 V DC, trigger the visible red PinPoint LED beam, and measure the output switching between VS – 3 V and approx. 0 V with a multimeter or oscilloscope; the response time is under 500 µs.

Does the box contain the 2 m PVC cable and the stainless steel bracket, or must I order them separately?

The sensor ships with the 2 m, 3-wire PVC cable permanently attached and the stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A included; no separate cable or bracket purchase is required.

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