Photoeye Mounting Solutions

Durable, Stylish Posts for Reliable Photoeye Protection

Two purpose-built mounting options that shield EMX sensors from environmental and mechanical damage — each with a clean, professional finish.

EMX offers two high-quality mounting options for photoeyes — PhotoeyeVault and 325-POST-2 — designed to suit different site requirements, aesthetics, and installation preferences. Both products protect EMX sensors from environmental and mechanical damage while providing a clean, professional appearance.

Architectural · Security

PhotoeyeVault

Best for
High-end, visible areas where design and protection go together.

Utility · Practical

325-POST-2

Best for
Utility-focused installs where speed, flexibility, and cost matter most.

Quick Comparison

The two posts side by side, feature for feature.

Feature	PhotoeyeVault	325-POST-2
Construction	11-gauge (.120″) steel	.125″ steel
Weight	21 lbs	11 lbs
Mounting Style	Fully enclosed, two-piece bollard	Standard square post with drill indents
Appearance	Architectural / security-style bollard	Traditional square post
Sensor Compatibility	IRB-RET-2, IRB-MON-2, IRB-4X-2, IRB-325	IRB-RET-2, IRB-MON-2, IRB-4X-2, IRB-325, NIR-50, and MRD-1P
Wire Access	Bottom or side	Requires drilling (user-defined)
Installation	Slotted base plate for angle adjustment	Pre-indented mounting locations
Applications	High-end, visible areas	Utility-focused installs

Product Overviews

A closer look at each post — benefits and full specifications.

PhotoeyeVault

A stylish, protective housing for EMX photoeyes, the PhotoeyeVault delivers durability and design. Its bollard form factor conceals and protects your sensors, ideal for settings where both function and appearance matter.

Key Benefits

Secure enclosure shields photoeyes from vandalism, weather, and impact.
Two-piece design (front & rear vault) with quick 8-screw assembly.
Internal mounting patterns for all major EMX photoeyes.
Adjustable mounting via slotted base plate.
Blends into architectural environments.

Specs

Material	11-gauge (.120″) powder-coated steel
Dimensions	5.5″ x 5.25″ x 24″ post; 8.25″ x 6.5″ base
Weight	21 lbs
Finish	Black powder coat

325-POST-2

A classic, no-frills solution, the 325-POST-2 is a lightweight steel mounting post pre-configured for EMX photoeyes and the MRD-1P radar sensor. It provides a fast, accurate install option for more utilitarian or cost-sensitive applications.

Key Benefits

Pre-indented drill points — no measuring or templates required.
Compatible with a broader sensor range, including MRD-1P and NIR-50.
Template-based drilling layout for field ease (see template diagram on page 3).
Weighs just 11 lbs for easier handling.

Specs

Material	.125″ steel post and base plate
Dimensions	3.125″ x 3.125″ x 24″ post; 6″ x 6″ base plate
Weight	11 lbs
Finish	Black powder coat

Choose Your Fit

Match the post to the job in front of you.

For High-Visibility Installations

PhotoeyeVault

Choose PhotoeyeVault for architectural settings like building entrances and pedestrian zones where design and protection go hand in hand.

→ PhotoeyeVault

For Practical Utility or Indoor Use

325-POST-2

Go with the 325-POST-2 when ease, speed, and flexibility matter most — especially in less public or budget-conscious environments.

→ 325-POST-2

Compatible Photoeyes & Sensors

Both products support the core EMX photoeye lineup — the 325-POST-2 adds two more.

Both Products Support

IRB-RET-2
IRB-MON-2
IRB-4X-2
IRB-325

325-POST-2 Additionally Supports

MRD-1P Radar Sensor
NIR-50 (with bracket)

*All photoeyes sold separately

Photoeye Vault Spec Sheet

Photoeye Vault Manual

325-POST-2 Manual

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