Product Model
GL6L-E2212

Selling Points
- 1High Performance Detection: Detect objects up to 12 meters with high accuracy and reliability.
- 2Advanced Technology: Equipped with PinPoint LEDs and laser technology for precise detection.
- 3IP67 Enclosure Rating: Durable and resistant to harsh environments, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- 4User-Friendly Adjustment: Easy-to-use potentiometer for setting the sensing range and inverting switching functions.
- 5Compact Design: Miniature housing with ABS plastic material, ideal for space-constrained applications.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
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Functional principle | Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor | Sensing range_Sensing range min. | 0.08 m |
Sensing range_Sensing range max. | 12 m | Sensing range_Maximum distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 1) | 0.08 m ... 12 m |
Sensing range_Recommended distance range from reflector to sensor (operating reserve 2) | 0.08 m ... 10 m | Sensing range_Reference reflector | Reflector P250F |
Sensing range_Recommended sensing range for the best performance | 0.08 m ... 4.2 m | Polarisation filters | Yes |
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 3.5 mm (1,000 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. | 3.5 mm (at 1 m distance (object with 90% remission factor (corresponds to standard white according to DIN 5033))) |
Adjustment_Potentiometer | For setting the sensing range | 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 not presentStatic off: object present |
Items supplied | Reflector P250F, Stainless steel mounting bracket (1.4301/304) BEF-W100-A | 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 | 2 (Complementary) | 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 HIGH | 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 |
Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 2/white (WH) | Digital output, dark switching, object present → output Ǭ LOW | Pin/Wire assignment_Function of pin 2/white (WH) – detail | The pin 2 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, 4-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