M5Stack Infrared Light Barrier ITR9606

The OP.180 Unit from M5Stack is a slotted light barrier with the ITR9606. Transmitter and receiver face each other. If an object interrupts the infrared beam, the digital output changes. It is suitable as a contactless limit switch or for counting pulses.

Recommended Accessories:

• M5Stack M5GO IoT Starter Kit V2.7
• M5Stack Grove2Dupont Conversion Cable 20cm 10pcs

Features:

• ITR9606: infrared diode and silicon phototransistor
• Digital output
• Print: OP·180° ITR9606
• Connects to Port B. The Basic Core itself only has Port A, Ports B and C come with the M5GO base, for example in the M5GO IoT Starter Kit V2.7
• 2 mounting holes for snap pins or screws

Application Examples:

• Contactless limit switch
• Measuring speed with a slotted disc
• Counting objects

Documentation:

• M5Stack documentation Unit OP180
• Arduino example by M5Stack (GitHub)

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: M5Stack
• Manufacturer SKU: U058
• Sensor: ITR9606
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Connection: Grove HY2.0-4P, Port B (GPIO)
• Pinout: black GND, red 5V, yellow not connected, white output
• On the M5Stack Basic: white G36
• Dimensions: 36 × 24 × 9 mm
• Weight: 16 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× M5Stack Infrared Light Barrier ITR9606
• 1× Grove cable 20 cm
• 1× storage box