EMX Retroreflective Photoeye Only | EMX-NIR-50
The NIR-50 is a compact, extended-range retroreflective infrared photoeye designed for entrapment protection on overhead doors, gates, and barriers. As a Type B1 non-contact sensor, it eliminates the need for wiring across the roadway by using a reflector to return the beam to the photoeye. Operating up to 50 feet with a wide voltage range of 12–240 VDC and 24–240 VAC, the NIR-50 offers flexible installation, LED status indicators for quick setup and alignment, and reliable performance for automatic gate and door safety.
The NIR-50 retroreflective photoeye may be used as a reversing sensor for:
- Commercial overhead doors
- Gates
- Parking barriers
Features
- Retroreflective configuration
- 50 ft. operating range
- Sensitivity adjustment
- Wide range operating voltage
- IP66 enclosure
- Watertight package for reliable outdoor installation
- 2 LED indicators
Manufacturer's Warranty
- 2 years
Technical Specification
- Operating Temperature: -20° C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
- Operating Voltage: 12 – 240 Volts DC, 24 – 240 Volts AC
- Dimensions: H = 2.5”, D = 1.5”, W = 0.75”
- Lead Wire: 6 feet
- Response Time: 10 ms maximum
- Fail-Safe Relay Output: 125V AC 0.6A, 110V DC 0.6A, 30V DC 2A.
- Environmental Protection: IP66 (IEC)
- Certifications: CE
- Sensing Range: 50 ft.
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