{"product_id":"abo-20-single-beam-infrared-detector","title":"ABO-20 Single Beam Infrared Detector","description":"\u003cdiv data-spm-anchor-id=\"a2g0o.detail.1000023.i0.5fd4UIqiUIqikr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-2 aplus-standard\" data-csa-c-id=\"qx35rn-yekg85-79j4e9-spneus\" data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-floatnone apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-sidemodule apm-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-sidemodule-textright\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABO-20 Single Beam Infrared Detector – 20m Photoelectric Security Alarm Sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABO-20 Single Beam Infrared Detector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a photoelectric security sensor designed to detect movement or intrusion by monitoring an infrared beam between a transmitter and receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a detection distance of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the ABO-20 provides a practical solution for perimeter protection, entrance monitoring, access control, and security alarm installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detector features an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP55-rated weather-resistant housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, infrared beam interruption detection, and automatic sensitivity adjustment to help maintain reliable operation under different environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor applications, the ABO-20 can be integrated into compatible alarm and security systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20m Detection Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Infrared beam detection over distances of up to 20 meters under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Beam Detection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detects objects or people interrupting the infrared beam between the transmitter and receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmitter and Receiver Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses two separate units for infrared beam transmission and detection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather-Resistant Housing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IP55 protection against dust and water jets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic Sensitivity Adjustment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps maintain detection performance under changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Light Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to reduce interference from sunlight and vehicle headlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Filtering Circuit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps minimize false alarms caused by environmental interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for installation on walls, gates, fences, and access points.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity System Integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for use with compatible alarm and monitoring systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABO-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Beam Infrared Detector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Infrared Beam Interruption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 20m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrared Wavelength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e940nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam Modulation Frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.92kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Interference Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 50,000 Lux (stated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate Transmitter and Receiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall or Fixed Surface Mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor and Sheltered Outdoor Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking Principle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ABO-20 operates using an infrared transmitter and receiver positioned opposite each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrared Transmission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The transmitter continuously emits a modulated infrared beam toward the receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal Operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The receiver detects the infrared signal when the beam path is clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam Interruption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When a person or object blocks the infrared beam, the receiver detects the interruption.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlarm Activation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The receiver can trigger a compatible security system through its alarm output.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper alignment between the transmitter and receiver is essential for reliable detection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome and Building Security Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrance and Exit Monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerimeter Intrusion Detection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGate and Fence Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParking Area Monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice and Commercial Building Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial Area Monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the transmitter and receiver facing each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a clear line of sight between both units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the required 12V DC power supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the receiver's alarm output to a compatible alarm controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust the alignment to achieve reliable beam reception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest the detector by interrupting the beam at different positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires a regulated 12V DC power source.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The maximum specified distance is 20 meters under suitable installation and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy rain, fog, snow, or dust may significantly reduce the effective detection range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP55 Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weather-resistant but not designed for immersion in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accurate positioning of the transmitter and receiver is necessary for stable operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlarm Output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verify the receiver's output terminals and electrical ratings before connecting to a security controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocontroller Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Connection to Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi may be possible through a suitable interface, depending on the receiver's alarm output configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage 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