Products for USB Sensing and Control
Replaced by the PRX4311_0 - IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor, the same type of sensor in a different form factor.
The 3525 uses the most reliable and accurate style of photoelectric sensing which is the through beam sensor. The sensor comes with an emitter and a receiver. The emitter provides a constant invisible IR (infrared) beam of light to the receiver and detection occurs when an object passing between the two breaks the beam. The photo detection range of the 3525 is up to 10 meters.
A very familiar application of a through beam photoelectric sensor can be found is right in your home. Quite often, a garage door opener has a through beam photoelectric sensor mounted near the floor, across the width of the door. This sensor is making sure nothing is in the path of the door when it is closing.
The Phidgets Digital Input is "off" when the receiver receives the transmitter signal (i.e. there are no objects between the transmitter and the receiver); the Digital Input is "on" when the beam is broken by the presence of an object.
You can use a 12V sensor adapter to connect this sensor to your InterfaceKit or Hub. See the Connection & Compatibility tab for more details.
This sensor requires a 12V power supply and outputs a 0-5V signal depending on wheter the sensor is triggered. For a simple way to provide 12 volts, you can use our 12V sensor adapter. It uses the 5V supply from your InterfaceKit or Hub and steps it up to 12V while simultaneously passing the 0-5V signal from the sensor into the Phidget cable.
To connect the sensor, connect the wires as follows:
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| Product | Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 12V Sensor Adapter
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$11.00 | Voltage Input (0-5V) |
Alternatively, you can use the Versatile Input Phidget, which is a VINT-controlled device that can interface a wide variety of sensors, including transducers that run on a 12V supply.
To connect the sensor, connect the wires as follows:
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| Product | Board Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 Versatile Input Phidget
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$20.00 | VINT |
The emitter for this sensor requires a 12V power supply. If you're only powering this one emitter, you can choose a power supply with an amperage as low as 500mA. Select the power supply from the list below that matches your region's wall socket type. For most power supplies, the positive wire is the white one, or one with the dashed white line on it.
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| Product | Electrical Properties | ||
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| Part Number | Price | Power Supply Current | Output Voltage |
 Power Supply 12VDC 0.5A - EU
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$1.50 | 500 mA | 12 V |
 Power Supply 12VDC 0.5A - US
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$1.50 | 500 mA | 12 V |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - AU
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$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - EU
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$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - UK
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$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V |
 Power Supply 12VDC 5A
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$20.00 | 5 A | 12 V |
 Power Supply-12VDC 2.0A - US
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$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V |
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Detecting Distance Max | 10 m |
| Controlled By | Digital Input (5V) |
| Sensor Type | Through-Beam (Photoelectric) |
| Sensor Output Switch Type | NPN Normally Open |
| Sensor Response Time Max | 3 ms |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | 15 mA |
| Protection Circuitry | Surge Protection |
| Physical Properties | |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Material | PBT |
| Operating Indicator | Green LED (Emitter), Yellow LED (Reciever) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 55 °C |
| Operating Humidity Min | 35 %RH |
| Operating Humidity Max | 85 %RH |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8536.50.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8536.50.90.65 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
