GL6-N4212, Sick Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 6 m Detection Range

Overview

The G6 Global photoelectric sensor is enclosed in a miniature housing and delivers an optimum price-performance ratio. The Global sensor achieves outstanding performance when mounted with a standard 1-inch hole distance. With PinPoint LEDs, metal inserts for mounting, large and bright indicator LEDs, user-friendly setting screws, IP67 enclosure rating, and the very latest SICK ASIC technology, the Global sensor truly is raising the bar.

At a glance

PinPoint LED for a bright, precise light spot
Durable metal threaded inserts
SICK ASIC technology - the result of decades of experience in photoelectric sensors
Large, user-friendly potentiometer
Large, bright indicator LEDs
IP 67 enclosure rating

Your Benefit

Easy alignment and precise object detection due to a highly visible PinPoint LED
Quick and easy mounting and high durability due to threaded metal inserts
SICK ASIC technology provides high performance and excellent reliability
Easy to adjust due to large, user-friendly potentiometers
Easy to monitor due to large, bright indicator LEDs
Easy installation with SICK accessories

Applications

Component detection in the robot gripper
Transport control on the conveying line
Detection of the pallet shuttle reference position
Access protection at the top loader
Detection on the load-carrying unit
Protrusion monitoring in the package conveyor
Automated identification of stacked totes with bar codes
Level monitoring for chutes
Presence detection at induction lines and transfer points
Protrusion detection at the conveyor
Conveying and zone control without dynamic pressure
Protrusion monitoring at the load carrying unit
Height detection at the load carrying unit
Occupied table monitoring on the load-carrying unit
Reference positioning
Occupied load carrying unit on the shuttle
Protrusion detection at the shuttle
Monitoring the roll-down gate to the baggage hall
Checking if bags are too long
Height control on the conveyor belt
Baggage tub monitoring
Checking for objects present in the transfer area and gap monitoring on a lift
Gap check on the shuttle
Level monitoring in baggage chutes
Checking for objects present in the transfer position
Monitoring the inbound belt
Controlled load transfer to automated guided vehicle systems
Detection of direction of travel
Singulation in automated border controls
Opening swing doors at the customs exit
Separating people at passenger locks
Controlling the flow of people at automated boarding gates
Person singulation in access gates

Note

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Datasheet - GL6-N4212