Genie GE-113466.0001.S PhotoeyeVault Protective Bollard Post
The Genie GE-113466.0001.S is a PhotoeyeVault style protective bollard post used to house and protect select compatible EMX photo eyes in gate, door, and access control installations. It is designed for locations where the photo eye needs a cleaner, more durable, and more secure mounting solution than an exposed bracket or standard post.
This is a protective photo eye bollard/post accessory. It should not be treated as the photo eye sensor itself unless the supplier package specifically states that a sensor is included. EMX PhotoeyeVault documentation identifies the photo eye as a separately installed component, so confirm package contents before ordering.
Primary Use
- Protective bollard-style post for select compatible EMX photo eyes
- Used to shield photo eyes from accidental contact, weather exposure, and jobsite damage
- Helps conceal photo eye hardware for a cleaner architectural appearance
- Used in visible gate entrances, driveways, commercial entries, and access control lanes where a standard exposed sensor mount is not preferred
- Designed for photo eye installations where the sensor and wiring can be mounted and aligned correctly inside the vault-style post
Compatible With
Use this bollard/post only where the photo eye model, mounting layout, wiring path, and operator safety requirements support this enclosure style. Do not assume the bollard is compatible with every photo eye sensor or every monitored safety input.
- Select EMX IRB-RET style retro-reflective photo eye applications where the installation layout supports a PhotoeyeVault enclosure
- Select EMX IRB-MON style thru-beam photo eye applications where the sensor can be mounted and aligned inside the bollard
- Select EMX IRB-4X style photo eye applications where the parts documentation confirms fitment
- Select Genie gate operator installations using compatible EMX photo eyes where the photo eye and monitored safety input are approved by the operator manual
- Applications where the mounting surface can support a steel bollard base and the wiring can be routed through the proper bottom or side wire access
Features and Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Genie Part Number | GE-113466.0001.S / 113466.0001.S |
| Common Product Reference | PhotoeyeVault protection bollard / vault post |
| Related EMX Part Number | EMX-1170-1, commonly associated with PhotoeyeVault; verify before cross-referencing |
| Product Type | Protective photo eye bollard / enclosure post |
| Photo Eye Included | Do not assume included; EMX documentation notes the photo eye is sold separately |
| Compatible Photo Eye Families | Select EMX IRB-RET, IRB-MON, and IRB-4X photo eyes where fitment and mounting are confirmed |
| Housing Material | Steel post and steel base plate, based on PhotoeyeVault documentation |
| Finish | Black powder coat, where supplied as the standard PhotoeyeVault finish |
| Post Dimensions | Common PhotoeyeVault manual listing shows approximately 4.25 in x 4.25 in x 24.25 in post; verify current package if dimensions are critical |
| Base Plate | Common PhotoeyeVault manual listing shows approximately 8 in x 8 in base plate; verify current package if dimensions are critical |
| Wire Access | Bottom or side wire access may be supported depending on installation method |
| Approximate Weight | Manual listing shows approximately 16 lb; some product information may vary by version, so verify if shipping weight is critical |
Important Comparison With Similar Photo Eye Mounting Parts
Photo eye posts, vaults, and sensors can be easy to confuse because they are often ordered together. Confirm whether you need the protective enclosure, the photo eye sensor, or both.
- GE-113466.0001.S / 113466.0001.S: Genie-labeled PhotoeyeVault protective bollard/post accessory. Treat as the protective post unless the package states otherwise.
- PhotoeyeVault / EMX-1170-1: EMX protective bollard enclosure commonly associated with PhotoeyeVault. Verify cross-reference before using as an exact replacement claim.
- EMX IRB-RET2: Retro-reflective monitored photo eye sensor. This is the actual sensor, not the bollard post.
- EMX IRB-MON2: Thru-beam monitored photo eye kit. This is a sensor kit, not the protective vault post.
- EMX IRB-4X: Related photo eye family that may be compatible with PhotoeyeVault-style mounting where confirmed.
- 325-POST-2: Related EMX square photo eye post. This is a more traditional post style and not the same as the fully enclosed PhotoeyeVault bollard.
- Reflector-only parts: Not the same as a protective bollard or photo eye sensor.
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- GE-113466.0001.S
- 113466.0001.S
- GE1134660001S
- 1134660001S
- Genie GE-113466.0001.S
- Genie 113466.0001.S
- PhotoeyeVault
- Photoeye Vault
- PhotoeyeVault protection bollard
- PhotoeyeVault protective post
- PhotoeyeVault vault post
- Bollard, Photoeye, Vault Post
- EMX PhotoeyeVault
- EMX-1170-1 - related PhotoeyeVault part number, verify before cross-referencing
- 325-POST-2 - related EMX square photo eye post, not the same vault-style bollard
- IRB-RET2 - compatible photo eye family where confirmed, not the same part
- IRB-MON2 - compatible photo eye family where confirmed, not the same part
- IRB-4X - compatible photo eye family where confirmed, not the same part
Technician Notes
- Confirm whether you need the protective PhotoeyeVault post or the photo eye sensor itself. This item should not be assumed to include the sensor.
- Check the photo eye model before ordering. The enclosure must allow the sensor, wiring, and beam alignment needed for the installed gate operator safety input.
- Plan the mounting surface carefully. The post must be anchored solidly so vibration, impact, or settling does not knock the photo eye out of alignment.
- Confirm wire entry before drilling or anchoring. Bottom and side wire access options may affect conduit layout and water protection.
- After installation, verify the photo eye beam alignment, monitored safety input status, and gate operator fault display before returning the gate to service.
- For thru-beam applications, both transmitter and receiver locations must be protected and aligned. A vault post on one side may not solve alignment or protection needs on the opposite side.
- For retro-reflective applications, the reflector must still be mounted securely and kept clean. The vault post protects the sensor side but does not eliminate reflector maintenance.
- Do not install the bollard where it blocks pedestrian paths, creates a vehicle strike hazard, or interferes with gate movement, gate stops, or safety zones.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the exact part number is GE-113466.0001.S or 113466.0001.S.
- Confirm whether this item is being sold as the PhotoeyeVault bollard/post only or as part of a package with a photo eye sensor.
- Confirm the installed photo eye model, such as select IRB-RET, IRB-MON, or IRB-4X style sensors where documentation confirms fitment.
- Confirm the gate operator manual approves the photo eye being installed inside the vault post.
- Confirm the mounting surface has enough space for the post and base plate.
- Confirm conduit routing, bottom or side wire entry, drainage, and weather sealing before installation.
- Confirm that the sensor can be aligned correctly after the bollard is anchored.
- Confirm the problem is not the photo eye sensor, reflector, wiring, monitored input, or operator settings before ordering only the protective post.
Professional Advisory
A photo eye vault or bollard protects the sensor hardware, but it does not replace the required monitored safety device or proper gate operator setup. Photo eyes, reflectors, wiring, monitored inputs, safety edges, and operator safety settings must remain installed and functioning correctly. If the gate has safety faults, repeated alignment issues, damaged wiring, unknown prior modifications, or entrapment-zone concerns, have the installation checked by a qualified gate operator technician. Do not bypass monitored photo eyes, safety edges, inherent entrapment protection, fuses, grounding, or operator safety circuits.
Product Q&A
What is Genie GE-113466.0001.S used for?
Genie GE-113466.0001.S is used as a PhotoeyeVault protective bollard/post for select compatible EMX photo eyes in gate safety installations where the mounting layout supports this enclosure style.
Does GE-113466.0001.S include the photo eye sensor?
Do not assume the photo eye sensor is included. EMX PhotoeyeVault documentation notes that the photo eye is sold separately, so package contents should be confirmed before ordering.
Which photo eyes fit the PhotoeyeVault post?
PhotoeyeVault documentation commonly lists compatibility with select EMX IRB-RET, IRB-MON, and IRB-4X photo eyes. Confirm the exact sensor model and mounting requirements before ordering.
Is this the same as the EMX IRB-RET2 or IRB-MON2 sensor?
No. GE-113466.0001.S should be treated as the protective vault post or bollard. IRB-RET2 and IRB-MON2 are photo eye sensor models that may be installed with compatible mounting accessories where confirmed.
Is PhotoeyeVault the same as a standard square photo eye post?
No. PhotoeyeVault is a more enclosed bollard-style protective housing. A standard square photo eye post, such as a 325-POST-2 style post, is a different mounting accessory and should not be treated as the same part.
Will this bollard fix a gate safety fault?
No. A protective bollard does not fix a failed sensor, bad reflector, damaged wiring, incorrect monitored input setting, or operator fault. Diagnose the photo eye and safety circuit before replacing only the post.
What should I check before installing a PhotoeyeVault post?
Check the photo eye model, operator compatibility, beam alignment, base plate space, conduit path, wire entry, drainage, mounting surface, gate travel, and safety zones before anchoring the post.
