Product Description

​The Pepperl+Fuchs GL5-L/43A/115 is a miniature slot sensor designed for high-speed detection of small objects in industrial applications. It features a compact housing with a slot width of 5 mm and depth of 8.5 mm, making it ideal for detecting tiny items from a distance. The sensor operates over a voltage range of 5 to 24 V DC and offers a high switching frequency of up to 5 kHz, ensuring rapid response times suitable for fast-paced environments

Technical Specifications

• Light Source: Infrared LED (940 nm)​
• Slot Dimensions: Width: 5 mm; Depth: 8.5 mm​
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• Object Detection Size: Minimum: 0.8 x 1.8 mm​
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• Operating Voltage: 5 to 24 V DC​
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• No-Load Supply Current: Maximum 20 mA​
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• Switching Frequency: Up to 5 kHz​
• Response Time: 40 µs (beam not interrupted); 80 µs (beam interrupted)​
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• Output Configuration: Two PNP complementary outputs (light/dark on), overvoltage protected​
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• Switching Voltage: Maximum 30 V DC​
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• Switching Current: Maximum 50 mA (resistive load)​
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• Voltage Drop: Maximum 0.2 V at 10 mA; 0.6 V at 50 mA​
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• Repeat Accuracy: 0.03 mm​
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• Ambient Light Limit: 1,000 Lux​
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• Operating Temperature: -25°C to 55°C​
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• Storage Temperature: -30°C to 80°C​
• Housing Material: PBT​
• Housing Dimensions: Width: 18.5 mm; Height: 26 mm​
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• Degree of Protection: IP50​
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• Connection Type: 2-meter PVC cable with 4 x 0.09 mm² conductors​
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• Function Indicator: Red LED lights up when receiving the light beam​