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AMS – Emitter Board

Part # VC-3185
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Emitter board for AMS vending machines. It is the sending half of an infrared sensor pair that a matching receiver board reads. Part number 3185.

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This emitter board is an AMS OEM part. It is the sending half of an infrared sensor pair: it puts out a beam that a matching receiver board watches.

Replace it when the sensor it serves reports errors or does not detect, and the receiver board and harness check good.

Fits: AMS vending machines that use part number 3185. Match the part number on your old part before ordering.

Part numbers: OEM 3185. Also listed as D3185 (DS Vending) and AMS3185 (Vendors Exchange).

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Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions D 10" x W 8" x H 3"
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