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Brand: SICK
SICK DT20-P214B DT20 Hi Distance Sensor
Description
DT20-P214B, part no. 1040012, is a SICK DT20 Hi sensor for contactless distance and position measurement. The catalogue summary lists: digital output: 1 x PNP; type of analog output: Current output; measuring range: 100 mm … 600 mm; repeatability: ≥ 0.5 mm; laser class: 2.
Understanding the DT20-P214B before you specify it
Optical distance sensors measure with a visible or infrared light beam, either by time of flight or by triangulation. The result is a distance that a PLC can use for positioning, level, height or thickness measurement, and a switching output can add limit monitoring.
Scattering from the surface, dark materials and glossy objects change the apparent distance; averaging and filter settings trade speed against stability. Time-of-flight and phase measurement give a similar answer from different physics, and the better fit depends on range and required accuracy. Temperature drift and warm-up behaviour are listed in the data sheet and matter for high-accuracy positioning.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type code | DT20-P214B |
| Part number | 1040012 |
| Product family | DT20 Hi |
| Measuring range | 100 mm … 600 mm |
| Linearity | ± 2,000 µm … ± 2 mm |
| Response time | ≥ 2.5 ms |
| Measuring frequency | ≤ 400 Hz |
| Output time | ≥ 2.5 ms |
| Emitted beam: Light source | Laser, red |
| Emitted beam: Typ. light spot size (distance) | 3 mm x 6 mm (600 mm) |
| Key laser figures: Normative reference | IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 60825-1:2014 |
| Key laser figures: Laser class | 2 |
| Safety-related parameters: MTTFD | 101 years |
| Safety-related parameters: DCavg | 0% |
| Digital output: Number | 1 |
| Digital output: Type | PNP |
| Digital output: Maximum output current IA | ≤ 100 mA |
| Analog output: Number | 1 |
| Analog output: Type | Current output |
| Analog output: Current | 4 mA … 20 mA, ≤ 300 Ω |
| Analog output: Resolution | 12 bit |
| Multifunctional input (MF) | 1 x MF |
| Supply voltage UB | DC 10 V … 30 V |
| Power consumption | ≤ 1.8 W |
| Warm-up time | ≤ 10 min |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 (EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24.3 mm x 72.4 mm x 54.1 mm |
| Housing material | Metal (zinc diecast) |
| Window material | Plastic (PMMA) |
| Weight | 135 g |
| Declarations and certificates in the data sheet | EU declaration of conformity; UK declaration of conformity; ACMA declaration of conformity; Moroccan declaration of conformity; China RoHS; cULus certificate; Optical radiation safety (GB 44703:2024) declaration of manufacturer (low risk) |
Type code DT20-P214B and what to check before ordering
Wiring data to note: supply DC 10 V … 30 V; response time ≥ 2.5 ms; power draw ≤ 1.8 W; range 100 mm … 600 mm; resolution 12 bit; current ≤ 100 mA.
Housing and environmental limits listed: light source: laser, red; weight: 135 g; vibration: EN 60068-2-6, EN 60068-2-64; housing: metal (zinc diecast); shock: EN 60068-2-27; dimensions: 24.3 mm x 72.4 mm x 54.1 mm; enclosure rating: IP65 (EN 60529).
Review enclosure rating and temperature range in the table for the environment.
Specify analog output scaling in the PLC to match the sensor’s range and the output standard.
Documents and quotation
You can download the SICK data sheet for DT20-P214B (part no. 1040012) from this page. Send the type code, quantity and delivery location through the RFQ form and Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, will respond with a quotation. Similar products sit under Sensors & Transmitters. Confirm the full code against the device it replaces; if this page and the data sheet ever disagree, follow the data sheet.
Datasheets & Documents
- Data Sheet SICK DT20-P214B official data sheet (part no. 1040012) Download
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About brand
SICK is the German maker of industrial sensors: photoelectric and proximity sensors, safety laser scanners and light curtains, encoders, distance sensors, code readers and gas analysers. Erwin Sick, an optics engineer, founded it in Munich in 1946, and in 1952 it introduced its first marketable accident-prevention light curtain, which protected press operators by stopping the machine when a hand broke the light beam. The company moved to Waldkirch in the Black Forest in 1956 and is still headquartered there. It is a privately held company, and has been an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) since 1996.
SICK company profile
| Founded | 1946, Munich, Germany, by Erwin Sick (1909–1988) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (since 1956) |
| Ownership | Privately held; after the founder's death in 1988 his widow Gisela Sick became the main shareholder. Legal form SICK AG since 1996 |
| Size | More than 12,000 employees and group revenue of about EUR 2.3 billion (company figures for 2023) |
| First breakthrough | Accident-prevention light curtain for presses, shown in Hanover in 1952 |
| International growth | First foreign subsidiary in France in 1972, United States in 1976; today sales and service companies worldwide |
| Product families | Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic sensors; safety laser scanners, light curtains, safety controllers and relays; encoders and motor feedback systems; distance sensors and LiDAR; barcode and 2D code readers and machine vision; gas analysers, dust and flow measurement for process and emissions monitoring |
Milestones
- 1946: Erwin Sick receives a licence to run his engineering firm in Munich.
- 1952: The first marketable accident-prevention light curtain is presented in Hanover and goes into series production.
- 1956: The company moves to Waldkirch with 25 employees.
- 1972 and 1976: Subsidiaries are founded in France and the United States.
- 1996: SICK becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.
- Today: Sensors for factory and logistics automation, machine safety and process analysis, with a large share of revenue outside Germany.
Choosing a SICK sensor
For object detection, the sensing principle comes first. A retro-reflective sensor (WL series) sends light to a reflector and switches when an object breaks the beam; it is reliable over long distances and easy to align. A sensor with background suppression (WTB series) detects an object at a set distance and ignores what is behind it, which suits conveyors with shiny or dark backgrounds. A through-beam pair (WS/WE) gives the longest range and the highest reliability in dust. For transparent bottles and film, use a model built for transparent objects (for example WL12G-3B or WL150-P420). The digits in the code also matter: "P" usually means a PNP output and "N" NPN, and the last digits set the connector or cable. For machine guarding, a safety laser scanner such as nanoScan3 or microScan3 protects an area, while a safety controller such as Flexi Soft combines several safety devices.
Where SICK products are used
In Oman and the GCC, SICK sensors are used in packaging and bottling lines, food and beverage plants, logistics and airport baggage handling, cement and steel plants, ports and cranes, automated warehouses, and on machines built by European OEMs. SICK safety scanners guard robots and automated guided vehicles, and its encoders give position feedback on motors, hoists and conveyors.
SICK products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Photoelectric sensors | WL12-3P2431, WTB12-3P2431, GTB6-P4211, VL18-4P3240, WL12G-3B2531, WS/WE100, KT5W contrast, W26 IO-Link |
| Proximity, cylinder and ultrasonic sensors | IME12-08NPSZC0S, IME18-05BPSZC0S, MZT8, UM18 4-20 mA, UM30, UFN3 fork |
| Machine safety | nanoScan3, microScan3, S300 Professional, Flexi Soft FX3-CPU1, FX3-XTIO, ReLy OSSD |
| Encoders and motor feedback | DFS60B, AFM60 PROFINET, AFS60 SSI, ATM60 PROFIBUS, SRS50, EFS50 |
| Distance sensors and code readers | DT50, DL50, DT35, Lector632 |
Ordering SICK products: what we need
Send the type code and the 7-digit SICK part number from the label (for example WTB12-3P2431 together with its part number). For a replacement sensor, add the output (PNP or NPN), connection (M8, M12 or cable) and sensing distance. For encoders, add the interface (incremental, SSI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), resolution and shaft type. For safety scanners, tell us the model and whether the existing configuration needs to be kept.
Facts checked against SICK's published company history and annual figures, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SICK DT20-P214B?
It is a SICK distance sensor (DT20 Hi), part no. 1040012. The catalogue summary reads: Digital output: 1 x PNP; Type of analog output: Current output; Measuring range: 100 mm ... 600 mm; Repeatability: ≥ 0.5 mm.
Which supply voltage applies to the DT20-P214B?
Supply voltage is DC 10 V ... 30 V. Check the output and interface rows in the table for the signal levels.
What protection rating and temperature range are given?
Enclosure rating: IP65 (EN 60529). Confirm both against the site before ordering.
Does the page include the data sheet?
Yes. The official SICK data sheet for part no. 1040012 is attached as a PDF and linked on this page; where it differs from the page text, the data sheet applies.
What should be confirmed before ordering the DT20-P214B?
Compare the full type code and part number 1040012 with the device being replaced, check supply, output or interface and mounting, and send the details through the RFQ form. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier, not a SICK partner.
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