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Add Infrared Detection to Your Next Project

The Infrared Sensor Adjustable E18-D80NK is an infrared proximity sensor with digital output designed for presence sensing, short-range detection, and touchless automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.

Key details include Adjustable detection range: 3cm - 80cm; Power Supply: 5V; Output Operation: Normally Open.

Important: Infrared and optical readings change with target color, surface finish, distance, and strong ambient light. Test with your real target before final mounting.

Why you’ll love it

  • Controller output: Normally Open
  • Sensing range: 3cm - 80cm
  • Power range: 5V
  • Current draw: 100mA
  • Sensor size: 18mm
  • Maker-friendly build: Easy to use in prototypes, classroom projects, and custom electronics

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What you can build

This sensor is a good fit for touchless dispensers, object counters, door triggers, small robots, and presence alarms.

Starter bundles

Pair it with an Arduino-compatible board, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, plus a breadboard and jumper wires for quick setup and testing.

Recommended add-ons

Useful add-ons include a microcontroller board, jumper wires, and pull-up or pull-down support when needed, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.

Technical specifications

Product Infrared Sensor Adjustable E18-D80NK
Model E18-D80NK
Output Operation Normally Open
Output DC Three Wired System (NPN)
Adjustable detection range 3cm - 80cm
Power Supply 5V
Working Current 100mA
Diameter 18mm
Length 45mm

Wiring & usage notes

Connect power and ground, then wire the output pin to a digital GPIO input. Check whether the module uses active-high or active-low logic in your code. Infrared and optical readings change with target color, surface finish, distance, and strong ambient light. Test with your real target before final mounting.

What’s in the box

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Infrared Sensor Adjustable E18-D80NK measure? It is designed to measure nearby objects, remote IR signals, or motion.
Can I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi? Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.
How do I connect this Digital GPIO sensor? This sensor provides a digital switching-style signal that is easy to read from a GPIO pin.
What affects accuracy? Power quality, wiring, mounting, target material, and the real environment can all affect the reading. It is best to test and calibrate in the final setup.
Is it good for prototyping? Yes. It is a practical choice for learning, proof-of-concept builds, and small automation projects.

IR Sensor Adjustable E18-D80NK - Photoelectric Switch

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