Replacement Reflector for Retroreflective Photo Eye Safety Sensors
This replacement reflector is a passive optical target for retroreflective photo eye systems. In this type of safety sensor, the powered photo eye head sends an infrared beam across the drive lane or door opening and the reflector sends the beam back to the same sensor. When the beam is interrupted, the operator can stop, reverse, or signal the control board depending on how the system is wired. A damaged or dirty reflector can cause nuisance faults, short range, difficult alignment, or intermittent obstruction signals. This part is best used when the powered sensor is still correct for the operator, but the reflector itself is missing, cracked, faded, or physically damaged. Because reflectors are not universal across every photo eye, match the reflector size, mounting surface, range, and sensor style before ordering.
Compatible With
- Select EMX retroreflective photo eye installations that use a separate reflector target
- Select Omron-style and Seco-Larm retroreflective safety sensor installations where reflector size and alignment match
- Retroreflective gate, garage door, parking barrier, and access-control photoelectric sensors
- Residential and commercial gate operator safety sensor installations using a passive reflector
- Industrial sensing, packaging, handling, conveying, and access-control applications where a compatible retroreflective sensor is already installed
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | EMX Industries / compatible replacement style |
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| Product Type | Replacement reflector for retroreflective photo eyes |
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| Part Number | REFLECTOR |
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| Application | Passive beam return target for compatible photoelectric sensors |
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| Compatible Operator Type | Gate openers, garage door openers, parking barriers, and access-control systems using retroreflective sensors |
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| Power Required | None. Reflector is passive. |
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| Safety Monitoring | Determined by the active photo eye and operator control board |
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| Notes | Sensor head, wiring, bracket, and hardware are not included unless specified by the listing |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- REFLECTOR
- EMX Reflector
- Replacement Photo Eye Reflector
- Retroreflective Sensor Reflector
- Safety Sensor Reflector
- Photoelectric Beam Reflector
- Omron-style reflector
- Seco-Larm style reflector
- EMX / Omron / Seco-Larm replacement reflector
Technician Note
Clean the reflector surface and align it squarely with the photo eye beam. A new reflector will not correct an incorrect sensor type, failed photo eye, bad wiring, or an operator that requires a different monitored safety input.
Before Ordering
- Confirm the existing sensor is a retroreflective style, not a thru-beam transmitter/receiver pair.
- Match the reflector size and mounting style to the installed photo eye.
- Inspect the sensor lens, wiring, and operator input before assuming the reflector is the only problem.
- Do not bypass the safety input to keep the gate or door operating.
- Confirm local code and UL 325 requirements for the operator installation.
Professional Advisory
If a gate or door will not close because of a safety sensor fault, do not bypass the photo eye circuit. Have the photo eye, reflector, wiring, and monitored safety input checked by a qualified gate or garage door technician.
Product Q&A
Is this reflector the same as a complete photo eye?
No. This is the reflector only. It does not include the powered sensor head, wiring, brackets, or a monitored safety output.
What type of sensor uses this reflector?
It is used with select retroreflective photoelectric sensors where the sensor sends an infrared beam to a reflector and reads the returned beam.
Can I use this on any gate opener photo eye?
Only when the photo eye is a compatible retroreflective style and the reflector size, shape, and mounting position match the sensor requirements.
Will replacing the reflector fix an alignment problem?
It can help when the old reflector is cracked, faded, dirty, missing, or mounted poorly, but the sensor alignment and wiring still need to be checked.
Is this a monitored safety device?
No. The reflector is a passive optical part. The monitored or non-monitored safety function comes from the photo eye sensor and operator control board.
