Industrial R5 Polarized Anti Glare Retroreflective Optical Block

Description:

The TRI-TRONICS Polarized Anti-Glare Retroreflective Optical Block R5 is used in industrial photoelectric sensing systems to provide polarized retroreflective object detection while minimizing false triggering from shiny or reflective surfaces. Commonly installed on packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, assembly machines, and automated production lines where reliable beam-break sensing is required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this optical block for sensor replacement, automation upgrades, machine repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Applications:

The TRI-TRONICS Polarized Anti-Glare Retroreflective Optical Block R5 is commonly used with compatible TRI-TRONICS photoelectric sensors in packaging equipment, bottling lines, food processing systems, pharmaceutical machinery, and material handling applications. Its polarized anti-glare optics significantly reduce reflections from glossy products while providing dependable retroreflective sensing for part detection, conveyor monitoring, and product positioning.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TRI-TRONICS
• Model / Part number: R5
• Product type: Polarized anti-glare retroreflective optical block
• Optical technology: Polarized retroreflective
• Operating mode: Beam-break retroreflective sensing
• Light source compatibility: Visible red LED sensors (660 nm)
• Function: Reduces false detection caused by shiny or reflective objects
• Compatible sensor series: MITY-EYE, EZ-EYE, SMARTEYE (R5 optical block models)
• Typical sensing range: Up to 12–17 ft (sensor dependent)
• Housing compatibility: Miniature rectangular TRI-TRONICS sensors
• Mounting: Interchangeable optical block for compatible sensors
• Application environment: Industrial automation and machine sensing systems

Common Replacements:

• TRI-TRONICS R4
• TRI-TRONICS O5
• TRI-TRONICS V4