Genie OPAKPEN4GX.S Garage Door Photo Eye Commercial

Product Description

The GENIE OPAKPEN4GX.S is a photo eye safety sensor designed for garage door systems on commercial doors. Photo eyes work as an infrared beam pair — a transmitter and receiver — that detect obstructions in the door's travel path. When the beam is interrupted, the door stops or reverses to prevent contact with a person, vehicle, or object in the opening. This unit ships in gray and is intended for installation by qualified door service technicians or electricians working on commercial overhead door applications. The sensor integrates with the door operator's safety circuit and is a key component for code-compliant commercial door operation.

This photo eye is specified for commercial door applications where reliable obstruction detection is required. Commercial installations typically involve higher-cycle operators, wider openings, and stricter safety requirements than residential systems. The OPAKPEN4GX.S is suited for use in warehouses, loading docks, service bays, and similar commercial facilities where automated overhead doors see frequent daily use. Installation is performed during new door operator setup or as a replacement when an existing photo eye fails alignment testing or shows sensor faults.

Key Features

• Infrared photo eye sensor for commercial garage door safety circuits
• Gray housing suited for commercial door operator environments
• Compact form factor at 10.75 inches long, 7.75 inches wide, and 3 inches tall
• Lightweight at 1.9 pounds for straightforward bracket mounting
• UNSPSC Code 31162800 for procurement and catalog classification

Compatibility

Designed for use with commercial garage doors as noted in the product specifications. Confirm compatibility with your specific door operator model and safety circuit wiring before installation.

Installation Notes

Photo eye sensors are installed by qualified garage door technicians or licensed electricians in accordance with local codes and the door operator manufacturer's wiring diagram. Disconnect power to the door operator at the circuit breaker before mounting or wiring the sensor. Mount transmitter and receiver brackets so the beam crosses the door opening at the appropriate height per UL 325 requirements for commercial door operators. Verify beam alignment and sensor function through a full obstruction test before returning the system to service.