Description

The Monarch Instruments IRS-W Infrared Optical Sensor has an invisible infrared light source that is ideal for working up to 0.5 inch (12 mm) from high speed equipment or other applications providing only contrasting light and dark surfaces or beam interruption by solid objects as small as 0.039 inch (1 mm). The sensor is housed in a threaded 303 stainless steel tube and supplied with a 90 degree angle aluminum-mounting bracket and two M16 jam nuts. The IRS also comes with an 8 foot (2.4 m) cable terminated with tinned wire leads.

6180-021 IRS-W Specifications:

• Speed Range: 1-1,000,000 RPM
• Illumination: Infrared LED (not visible)
• On-Target Indicator: Green LED on wire end cap
• Operating Range: up to 0.5 inch (12 mm)from target
• Power Requirement: 3.3 – 15 VDC at 40 mA
• Output Signal: Negative pulse input voltage (+V) to 0
• Operating Temp.: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
• Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 88° F (31° C) decreasing linearly to 50%
  relative humidity at 104° F (40° C), humidity must be non-condensing
• Connection: Tinned Wire Leads
• Cable Length: 8 feet (2.4 m)
• Material: 303 Stainless Steel supplied with two M16 Jam Nuts and Mounting Bracket
• Dimensions: Threaded Tube 2.90 in x 0.62 in diameter (M16 x 1.5 x 74 mm) long

Additional Info

• VRS Sensors
• Leads