# Photo Interrupter - GP1A57HRJ00F

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN-09299 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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This sensor is composed of an infrared emitter on one upright and a shielded infrared detector on the other. By emitting a beam of infrared light from one upright to the other, the sensor can detect when an object passes between the uprights, breaking the beam. Used for many applications including optical limit switches, pellet dispensing, general object detection, etc. Gap width = 10mm

## Pricing

- **Price:** $6.90 (inc GST) — $6.27 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $6.08 (exc GST) · 25+ $5.96 (exc GST) · 100+ $5.71 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 160 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

This sensor is composed of an infrared emitter on one upright and a shielded infrared detector on the other. By emitting a beam of infrared light from one upright to the other, the sensor can detect when an object passes between the uprights, breaking the beam. Used for many applications including optical limit switches, pellet dispensing, general object detection, etc. Gap width = 10mm

A breakout board is available.

### **Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/GP1A57HRJ00F_151782052e7.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/h/photo_interrupter_-_gp1a57hrj00f__sen-09299__01.jpg)