GL6-P4212 Retro-Reflective Sensor PNP 6m M8 IP67 | SICK

The Original New SICK GL6-P4212 (1062110) is a miniature photoelectric retro-reflective sensor from the G6 series, designed for reliable object detection in space-constrained industrial automation. Its dual-lens autocollimation optical system with integrated polarising filter enables stable detection of glossy and transparent objects, while the visible red PinPoint LED produces a sharply defined Ø 8 mm light spot at 350 mm for precise alignment. Maximum sensing range reaches 6 m with reflector PL80A (5 m rated). Housed in a compact 12 × 31.5 × 21 mm ABS/PC enclosure rated IP67, the sensor provides a PNP output with selectable light/dark switching and is adjusted via a 270° potentiometer. A P250 reflector and stainless steel mounting bracket (BEF-W100-A) are included.

Core Engineering Highlights:
Dual-lens retro-reflective sensor with polarising filter | 0.03–6 m max range (PL80A) / 0.07–5 m rated | PNP output, light/dark switching selectable | PinPoint LED, 650 nm visible red light | Ø 8 mm light spot at 350 mm | < 625 µs response time / 1,000 Hz switching frequency | 10–30 V DC supply voltage | IP67 enclosure rating | M8 4-pin connector | 12 × 31.5 × 21 mm miniature housing | –25°C to +55°C operating temperature

Key Features:

• Original New SICK GL6-P4212 sensor (part no. 1062110)

• Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor with dual-lens system and minimum distance to reflector

• Integrated polarising filter for reliable detection of shiny and transparent objects

• Visible red PinPoint LED (650 nm) with Ø 8 mm light spot at 350 mm

• PNP output with selectable light-on/dark-on switching via L/D selector

• 270° potentiometer for sensitivity adjustment

• Compact rectangular 12 mm width for high-density installations

• ABS/PC plastic housing with PMMA optics and IP67 protection

• M8 4-pin male connector for standard industrial connectivity

• Supplied with P250 reflector and BEF-W100-A stainless steel mounting bracket

Applications:

• Conveyor object presence and position detection in material handling

• Packaging machinery for container, bottle, and transparent object monitoring

• High-speed assembly line part counting and positioning

• Transparent film and glossy surface detection

• General factory automation requiring reliable detection up to 6 m

Technical Specifications:

Footnotes:
¹ Reflector PL80A.
² Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25°C.
³ Limit values, operation in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
⁴ May not exceed or fall short of UV tolerances.
⁵ Without load.
⁶ At UV > 24 V, IA max. = 50 mA.
⁷ Signal transit time with resistive load.
⁸ With light/dark ratio 1:1.
⁹ A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
¹⁰ B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.
¹¹ D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.
¹² Temperature stability after adjustment ±10°C.

System Compatibility:

• Compatible with standard industrial controllers accepting PNP discrete inputs.

• M8 4-pin male connector mates with standard M8 female cordsets.

• Requires a reflector for operation; P250 included, PL80A recommended for maximum 6 m range.

• Configuration is performed via on-device 270° potentiometer and light/dark selector; no software required.

• Mount via through-holes (metal-reinforced) using the supplied BEF-W100-A bracket, or use the Q-Lock assembly system for fast mounting.

Related Products:

• PL80A – Fine triple reflector for maximum 6 m sensing range

• P250 – 47 × 47 mm rectangular reflector (included)

• BEF-W100-A – Stainless steel mounting bracket (included)

• GL6-P4211 – Same G6 series, 6 m range with teach-in button

• GL6-N4212 – NPN output variant, same sensing range

• GL6-P1212 – Cable connection version, 2 m

• YF8U14-020VB3XLEAX – M8 straight female cordset, 4-pin, 2 m, PVC

PLC ERA is an independent industrial automation distributor supplying genuine Original New products through established global supply channels. All products are factory sealed when applicable and undergo quality inspection prior to shipment. SICK and G6 are trademarks of SICK AG.