oskay,

Electronics mystery: What is this device? I've had this for at least 10 years, and I don't know what it is or what it does.

The front-facing PCB has two opto-elements in clear T 1 3/4 packages, which appear to face through lenses that go on the front. The plate with the lenses also has a red LED. There's a dark gray cover that goes in front of the lenses.

oskay,

The only label says "Model PE-31" MARUEI ELECTRIC CO.

A quick Google search doesn't turn anything up.

kvnweb,

@oskay reflective optical sensor like the ones used in garage door safety switches?

jbaggs,

@kvnweb @oskay I think you nailed. it. The "grey cover" is probably transparent at infrared.

I've seen these used on automatic gates as well.

jbaggs,
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