NIR-50

About Our NIR-50 Retroreflective Photoeye

The NIR-50 is an extended range, retroreflective photoeye that provides entrapment protection for overhead doors, gates and barriers. This retroreflective photoeye sensor offers flexible voltages, a compact design and LED indicators, making the NIR-50 an easy-to-install system.

The NIR-50 kit includes: photoeye with hood, reflector with hood, and mounting bracket with hardware.

For gate or door operators that require a monitored safety device, see our UL325 photoeyes. The NIR-50 is not UL compliant.

Features of Our NIR-50 Retroreflective Photoeyes

Flexible voltage: 12 – 240 VDC, 24 – 240 VAC
Watertight package for reliable outdoor installation
Operating range: 50 feet
Lead wire: 6 feet
2 LED indicators
Sensitivity adjustment
Compact size: 2.5″ high, 1.5″ deep, 0.75″ wide

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 feet

NIR-HD
Black powder coated steel protective hood

REFLECTOR-O
White plastic reflector
3″ diameter

REFLECTOR-O-HD
Gray plastic protective hood for reflector

NIR-BR
Black powder coated steel mounting bracket

Spec Sheet

Manual

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