SICK GL10-N1212 Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor 15m NPN – Technical Product Guide
Overview
- Powerful detection performance, smart installation – optimized down to the smallest detail
- The G10 product family stands out with optimized detection performance in applications with limited installation space. It offers a wide range of options in optics, electronics, operating principles, power supply, and switching outputs. Combined with a comprehensive accessory portfolio, these sensors can meet diverse industrial application requirements.
- The patented Q-Lock mounting system for the G10 significantly reduces sensor installation and alignment time on mounting brackets to just a few seconds, making it an ideal solution for logistics applications.
Technical Overview of the SICK GL10-N1212
The GL10-N1212 operates on the retroreflective sensing principle: the integrated PinPoint LED emitter projects a visible red light beam (625nm) toward the matching reflector (P250 or PL80A), which retroreflects the beam back to the integrated receiver within the sensor housing. When a target object interrupts this beam path, the NPN output transistor switches state, signaling the connected control system of object presence.
The dual-lens optical system provides complete optical separation between the emitter and receiver channels, significantly reducing internal crosstalk and enabling reliable detection even in environments with high levels of ambient light or optical interference. The integrated polarization filter further rejects spurious reflections from glossy object surfaces, preventing false triggering from transparent films, metallic components, or reflective packaging.
Five Key Technical Highlights:
- Maximum sensing range: 0.08m to 15m with PL80A reflector, or 0.08m to 12m with P250 reflector
- Switching output: NPN transistor, selectable light/dark switching mode, max. output current 100mA
- Supply voltage: 10V DC to 30V DC (ripple <5Vpp), current consumption 20mA
- Ingress protection: IP67 – fully dust-tight, waterproof to 1m immersion depth for 30 minutes
- Switching frequency: 1,000Hz at 1:1 light/dark ratio – suitable for high-speed production lines
Technical Specifications – SICK GL10-N1212
The following table presents the complete technical parameters of the GL10-N1212 per the official SICK product datasheet:
| Parameter |
Value |
| Operating Principle |
Retroreflective photoelectric sensor, dual-lens system |
| Type / Part Number |
GL10-N1212 / 1065889 |
| Housing Dimensions (W × H × D) |
20mm × 50mm × 39mm |
| Housing Design |
Rectangular |
| Maximum Sensing Range |
0.08m … 15m (reflector PL80A) / 0.08m … 12m (reflector P250) |
| Rated Sensing Range |
0.15m … 12m (reflector PL80A) / 0.15m … 10m (reflector P250) |
| Light Type |
Visible red light |
| Light Source |
PinPoint LED (average service life: 100,000h at T = +25°C) |
| Light Spot Diameter |
Ø58mm at 5m sensing distance |
| Wavelength |
625nm |
| Sensitivity Adjustment |
Potentiometer, 270° rotation |
| Supply Voltage |
10V DC … 30V DC (ripple < 5Vpp) |
| Current Consumption |
20mA |
| Switching Output |
NPN |
| Switching Mode |
Selectable light/dark switching (via light/dark selector switch) |
| Max. Output Current |
≤ 100mA |
| Response Time |
≤ 500µs (resistive load) |
| Switching Frequency |
1,000Hz (1:1 light/dark ratio) |
| Connection Type |
Cable, 3-wire, 2m PVC, cross-section 0.14mm² |
| Polarization Filter |
Integrated |
| Housing Material |
ABS/PMMA plastic |
| Enclosure Rating |
IP67 |
| Ambient Operating Temperature |
–30°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature |
–40°C to +70°C |
| Weight |
90 g |
| EMC Standard |
EN 60947-5-2 |
| Certifications |
CE, cULus (UL325, UL file NRKH.E348498 & NRKH7.E348498) |
| Circuit Protection |
Supply reverse-polarity protected; output short-circuit and overcurrent protected; EMI suppression |
| Items Supplied |
Mounting bracket BEF-G10DC01, Reflector P250 |
*Specifications from SICK AG Product Datasheet GL10-N1212, 2022. Official datasheet: https://www.sick.com/G10
Industrial Applications of the SICK GL10-N1212
1. Logistics and Warehouse Conveyor Systems
The GL10-N1212 is a field-proven standard in automated distribution centers and logistics hubs. Its 12–15m sensing range covers long conveyor runs, detecting pallets, cartons, and stretch-wrapped packages with reliable operating reserve. SICK’s Q-Lock mounting system drastically reduces multi-sensor commissioning time. The NPN output is directly compatible with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and other PLC digital input modules commonly used in Vietnamese industrial facilities.
2. Manufacturing and Assembly Process Control
In electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly, and precision machining plants, the GL10-N1212 is used for workpiece presence detection on assembly jigs, confirming sheet metal positioning prior to stamping, and product counting on high-speed lines. The 1,000Hz switching frequency ensures no missed detection events even on fast-moving conveyor systems. The polarization filter prevents false triggers from polished metallic components and transparent covers.
3. Machine Safeguarding and Gate Control
The 15m maximum sensing range allows installation across wide factory entrances, automated sliding doors, and large monitored perimeter zones. When integrated with safety relays, the GL10-N1212 serves as an access control input that triggers alarm systems or interlocks when personnel or vehicles breach a defined detection zone.
4. Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Production
The IP67 rating makes the GL10-N1212 suitable for production environments requiring periodic washdown with water spray. The sensor reliably detects bottles, cartons, blister packs, and pouches on packaging lines without concern for moisture ingress. Operating temperature down to –30°C supports cold storage applications.
5. Stretch-Wrap and Transparent Object Detection
The GL10-N1212 is engineered to reliably detect pallets wrapped in transparent stretch film – a well-known challenge for standard diffuse sensors. The combination of the polarization filter, dual-lens system, and PinPoint LED technology discriminates between genuine reflector returns and spurious reflections from transparent packaging surfaces.
Model Comparison – SICK G10 NPN Series
| Model |
Part No. |
Output |
Connection |
Mode |
Adjustment |
| GL10-N1211 |
1065888 |
NPN |
2m cable |
Light/Dark (selectable) |
Potentiometer 270° |
| GL10-N1212 |
1065889 |
NPN |
2m cable |
Light/Dark (selectable) |
Potentiometer 270° |
| GL10-N4111 |
1065883 |
NPN |
M12 4-pin |
Light switching (fixed) |
None |
| GL10-N4112 |
1065884 |
NPN |
M12 4-pin |
Light/Dark (selectable) |
None |
Selection guideline: Choose NPN output (GL10-N) for sinking PLC inputs; choose PNP (GL10-P) for sourcing inputs. Models ending in ‘2’ (e.g., N1212) include a potentiometer for field sensitivity adjustment. Models with ‘4’ in the designation use M12 quick-disconnect connectors for tool-free sensor replacement.
Why Source SICK GL10-N1212 from AUMI?
AUMI is the official authorized SICK distributor in Vietnam, offering full procurement and technical support services for the entire SICK sensor portfolio. All products are supplied with complete chain-of-custody documentation.
- 100% genuine SICK products with original labels, Certificate of Origin (CO) and Quality Certificate (CQ)
- 12-month manufacturer warranty, 24/7 technical helpline for installation and troubleshooting support
- Nationwide delivery from warehouses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; competitive stock availability
Frequently Asked Questions – SICK GL10-N1212
Q1: What is the price of the SICK GL10-N1212 photoelectric sensor?
A: Pricing varies by order quantity and current inventory. Contact AUMI at +84 917 991 589 (Hanoi) or +84 932 226 100 (Ho Chi Minh City) for the most competitive quotation and model selection guidance.
Q2: What are the main applications of the GL10-N1212?
A: The GL10-N1212 is widely deployed in conveyor and logistics systems (pallet and carton detection), assembly line process control (part presence, product counting), machine access control, food and pharmaceutical packaging lines (IP67), and transparent stretch-wrap pallet detection.
Q3: What is the difference between GL10-N1212 and GL10-N4111?
A: Both sensors share the same G10 NPN platform with identical 15m sensing range and IP67 rating. The GL10-N1212 uses a prewired 3-wire 2m PVC cable, features a 270° potentiometer for field sensitivity adjustment, and offers selectable light/dark switching mode. The GL10-N4111 uses an M12 4-pin male connector (field-wireable cable required), has no potentiometer, and operates in fixed light-switching mode only.
Q4: Is the GL10-N1212 resistant to water and dust?
A: Yes. The GL10-N1212 is rated IP67 per IEC 60529, which certifies complete protection against dust ingress and temporary immersion in water up to 1m depth for 30 minutes. It is suitable for factory environments with water spray, humidity, and industrial dust.
Q5: Where can I purchase a genuine SICK GL10-N1212 in Vietnam?
A: AUMI is SICK’s official authorized distributor in Vietnam, supplying 100% genuine SICK products with full CO/CQ documentation and 12-month warranty. Contact hotline +84 917 991 589 or visit aumi.com.vn.
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