Four Pack IR Break Beam Sensor Kit With Through Beam Photoelectric Switches, 5V NPN Normally Open, 25cm Cable, 30cm Test Distance, High Speed Infrared Detection for Industrial Automation and Part Counting
✔️ 5V NPN NO output, 25 cm cable, 30 cm test distance, 4-pack
This four-pack of through-beam infrared sensors is built for non-contact detection, part counting, and safety interlocks in industrial lines, labs, and maker projects. The through-beam design stays stable across object color and surface finishes, making it a reliable choice in demanding environments.
✅ Output: NPN normally open, 5V logic
✅ Supply: DC 5V operation from microcontroller pins
✅ Detection method: through-beam, non-contact
✅ Detection distance: up to 1 m (1000 mm)
✅ Cable length: 25 cm per sensor; includes 4 units (2 transmitter, 2 receiver)
✅ Response time: ~2 ms, ideal for high-speed counting
✅ Operating temp: -25 to 60 °C
💡 What is a break beam sensor used for in automation projects?
This handy device helps with counting items, detecting presence, and triggering actions in production lines, printers, and safety interlocks.
- handy for high-speed counting on conveyors and feeders
- works with varying object colors and finishes without reflective issues
- simple to wire to Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and PLC inputs
- uses 5V logic with NPN normally open outputs