Universal Photoeye Mounting Solutions: PhotoeyeVault & 325-POST-2

A photoeye or sensor screwed loosely to a wall or post often looks improvised and is vulnerable to vandalism, weather exposure, or unintended impact. For projects where both protection and a polished appearance matter, a well-considered mounting solution delivers a considerably more professional end result. Secumatic supplies two complementary mounting options, each suited to a slightly different situation.

PhotoeyeVault: enclosed housing for visible, vulnerable locations

The PhotoeyeVault is a fully enclosed, two-piece bollard made of 11-gauge steel that completely conceals and protects the sensor from vandalism, weather exposure, and impact. For architecturally finished entrances or locations where sabotage is a real risk, this solution offers both functional protection and a presentable appearance. Internal mounting patterns make the PhotoeyeVault directly compatible with the IRB-RET2, IRB-MON2, IRB-4X2, and IRB-325 photoeyes, with adjustable mounting via a slotted base plate for precise positioning.

325-POST-2: open, lightweight post for fast, budget-friendly mounting

The 325-POST-2 is an open, square mounting post made of 0.125-inch steel, considerably lighter (5 kg versus 9.5 kg for the PhotoeyeVault) and faster to install thanks to pre-indented drill points, with no measuring or templates required. This option isn't an enclosing housing, but a practical, cost-effective post on which the sensor mounts externally, ideal for utility applications, warehouses, or service areas where speed and budget outweigh presentability.

Important: the only mounting option for the MRD-1P

A crucial difference between the two options: the MRD-1P radar presence sensor is only compatible with the 325-POST-2, not the PhotoeyeVault. For projects using this specific sensor, the 325-POST-2 isn't a choice but a requirement.

Which option fits which project

Choose the PhotoeyeVault when the sensor is placed in a visible location where both appearance and protection against sabotage matter, such as a presentable building entrance. Choose the 325-POST-2 for fast, functional mounting in utility environments, or when the MRD-1P is being deployed. Both options are compatible with the core photoeyes in the range (IRB-RET2, IRB-MON2, IRB-4X2, IRB-325), so the choice doesn't need to be based on sensor compatibility, except specifically with the MRD-1P.

Secumatic supplies both mounting solutions as part of the complete vehicle detection and safety sensor range, with support on specification and project advice for installers and technical service providers. Get in touch for advice on the right mounting solution for your project.