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Wiring the E18-D80NK Infrared Distance Ranging Sensor
In this illustration we will going to wire the Infrared distance switch, a high-sensitive photo reflector to detect distance function, ranging from 3cm to 80cm. When the infrared emitted by the emitter it will get reflected on a surface blocked it then the phototransistor will pick up the signal for a distance calculation. This device has integrated with potentiometer to adjust the range for easy and clear to use. Best usage on this device is for robotics, interactive media, industrial and automotive, etc.
As you can see the diagram above the technology behind this effective distance sensor is the modulation from the infrared light, the receiver functionality is sense only if infrared light and only when it receives the correct signal.
E18-D80NK Datasheet
