IR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LED

Infrared break-beam sensor pair for motion detection and object counting. Consists of separate IR emitter and receiver units for through-beam detection.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Sensing Distance: Approx 50cm / 20"

• Power Voltage: 3.3 - 5.5V DC

• Emitter Current: 10mA @ 3.3V, 20mA @ 5V

• Output: Open collector transistor (sink up to 100mA)

• LED Angle: 10°

• Response Time: <2ms

• Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 8mm (each half)

• Cable Length: 250mm / 10"

FEATURES:

• Through-beam detection for reliable sensing

• Fast response time (<2ms)

• Works in various lighting conditions

• Simple interface with microcontrollers

• Each half compact and lightweight

HOW IT WORKS:

• Emitter sends IR beam to receiver

• Object breaks beam = detection

• Open collector output requires pull-up resistor

• Use internal MCU pull-up or external 10K

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

• Object counting on conveyors

• Motion detection

• Intrusion detection

• Robot edge detection

• Door sensors

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 1 x IR Emitter unit with cable

• 1 x IR Receiver unit with cable