{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GSE6L-P4211","brand":"SICK","brandSlug":"sick","productSlug":"GSE6L-P4211","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/GSE6L-P4211","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GSE6L-P4211","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"SICK G6 series miniature through-beam photoelectric sensor, GSE6L-P4211, red laser, PNP output, 30 m range, 625 µs response, M8 4-pin connector, IP67.","salesMarkdown":"The SICK GSE6L-P4211 is a miniature through-beam photoelectric sensor from the G6 series, using a red laser light source to detect objects at distances up to 30 m. The 12 mm wide housing fits into tight panel spacing where a standard 18 mm cylindrical sensor won't go — think multi-sensor arrays on a pick-and-place gantry or conveyor edge. The 30 m range means it can span a wide conveyor belt or a warehouse aisle without a reflector; the red laser gives a visible spot for quick optical alignment during commissioning. The 625 µs response time catches parts moving at several meters per second, so it suits high-speed packaging or sorting lines. ## Deployment context — where this sensor works The M8 4-pin connector (not a pigtail) keeps cable replacement simple: if the cable gets chewed on a moving line, you swap the cordset, not the sensor. Operating range of -20 °C to 50 °C covers most indoor factory environments but not freezers; if the line runs below -20 °C, look at the W26 series peers with -40 °C rating. Supply voltage spans 10 V to 30 V, so it runs on a standard 24 VDC control supply without a regulator.","metaTitle":"SICK GSE6L-P4211 Through-Beam Sensor, Red Laser, 30 m, PNP","metaDescription":"SICK GSE6L-P4211 miniature through-beam photoelectric sensor. 30 m range, red laser, PNP output, 625 µs response, IP67, M8 connector. Active production — sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Width":"12 mm","Height":"31.5 mm","Series":"G6","Light Type":"Red Laser","Sensor Type":"Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor","Load Current":"100 mA","Response Time":"625 us","Switching Type":"Light / Dark ON","lifecycle_stage":"current","Termination Type":"Connector, M8, 4-Pin","Protection Rating":"IP67","Sensing Distance Max.":"30 m","Operating Voltage Max.":"30 V","Operating Voltage Min.":"10 V","Operating Temperature Max.":"50 °C","Operating Temperature Min.":"-20 °C","Optical Sensor Output Type":"PNP"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$228.21 – $237.98","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/52c80eb4a631d97a26dc168e5a2371ef.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GSE6L-P4211/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative to GSE6L-P4211?","answer":"The WSE26P-24162100A00Z2 is a larger through-beam sensor (24.6 mm wide vs 12 mm) with a 60 m range using PinPoint LED instead of red laser, and it uses an M12 connector instead of M8. It also offers IO-Link and a wider temperature range (-40 °C to 60 °C). The GSE6L-P4211 is the compact, laser-based option for tight spaces; the WSE26P is the rugged, long-range alternative with IO-Link. They are not drop-in replacements — the mounting footprint and connector differ."},{"question":"What is the width and height of GSE6L-P4211?","answer":"The housing is 12 mm wide and 31.5 mm high — a compact footprint that fits into tight multi-sensor arrays where standard 18 mm cylindrical sensors would not fit."},{"question":"Will GSE6L-P4211 drop into a panel specified around WSE26P-24162100A00Z2 without rewiring?","answer":"No — the WSE26P uses an M12 4-pin connector, while the GSE6L-P4211 uses an M8 4-pin connector. The mounting footprint also differs (24.6 mm vs 12 mm width). You would need a new bracket and a different cordset."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does SICK provide for GSE6L-P4211?","answer":"Standard SICK documentation for this sensor includes a datasheet with technical specifications and mounting instructions. For specific compliance certificates (CE, UL, RoHS, REACH), request them with your RFQ — they are typically available from the manufacturer upon request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/GSE6L-P4211","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/sick/GSE6L-P4211 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}