MS-225, M5 Threaded Cylindrical Sensor
Features
10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Three sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher Shock Limits. 0.5 mm pitch M5 Threaded Barrel.
Benefits
Omni-polar. Does not require power for operation. RoHS Compliant. Not ESD Sensitive. Various Cables and Connectors Available. For rugged industrial use.
Description
This threaded brass sensor is built for mounting in threaded holes as small as M5 and switch a 10W load. It is particularly useful in applications where distance adjustments need to be made every now and then. Various activating distances are available depending on the magnet and the AT band used. This sensor can be supplied with non-standard connectors on request. All sensors are tested 100% for Operate AT, Release AT, Static Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Being an omni-polar device, this sensor can be actuated with either a north pole or a south pole or both. Choosing the right AT band, magnet strength, and operating axis, will restrict the number of operates and releases to one.
Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets
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Drawing of Cylindrical MagnetsDrawing of Rectangular Bar Magnets starFeaturesNdFeB High Energy. Nickel coated. Energized
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Actuation Distances for MS-225 Cylindrical Sensor
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Operate and release distances for the MS-225 M5 Threaded Magnet Sensor in the three standard AT bands when actuated (as shown in the
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Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 1.50 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 180 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 200 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +70 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 50 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
MS-225-(Operate Band Code)-(Cable Length in mm)-(Cable Termination Code)
| Operate Band Code | ||
| 1 | AT | 10-15 |
| 2 | AT | 15-20 |
| 3 | AT | 20-25 |
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
Example: MS-225-1-500-T denotes MS-225 Threaded Sensor in 10-15 Operate Band (AT), with 500 mm cable length and Tinned cable ends.
Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Special Release Limits.
Usage Notes
Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.
Ampere Turn Selection
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Effects of Temperature
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The normal operating temperature range for a reed contact is -40°C to +200°C, but too steep a rise or drop in temperature may
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Product Handling
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Reed Switch Handling Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro cracks in the glass
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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Cable Handling
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Reed Contact Protection Circuits
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Applications
Although we can never restrict the use of a reed sensor to a particular field, the following is a list of some of the applications that the MS-216-L Magnet Sensor is known to perform well.
Side Stand Sensing on Motorcycles and Two Wheelers
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Reed sensor in Surveyor’s Wheels for Measuring Distance
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Sun-shade Shutter Control Applications Using Reed Sensors
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Reed Sensors in Hotel Security Card Readers
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Magnet sensors in End position sensing in Cylinders and Pistons
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Magnet sensors in Bicycle and E-bike Speedometers
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Magnet sensors in Adjustable Chairs
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Reed sensors in Power switches for explosive areas
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Magnet sensors in End position sensing in hoists and fork lifts
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Magnet Sensors in Anemometers
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Anemometers Anemometers are instruments used to measure wind speed. Spinning cup anemometers are measure wind speeds and are part of
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Magnet sensors for Anchor, Rudder, and Hatch position detection
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Magnet sensors in Hydraulic arm position sensing
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Hydraulic Arm Bulldozers, Earth Movers, Tractors, Fork Lifts and Garbage Compactor trucks use hydraulics to move cylinders and pistons
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Magnet sensors for Automobile Cruise Control
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Sewing machine pedals
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Sewing Machine Sewing machines help stitch fabric, leather or other synthetic materials by using a needle and two thread feeders. In
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Magnet Sensors in Door position sensing for Home Appliances
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Home Appliance Door Sensing The proliferation of essential home appliances like refrigerators, washing machines,washers, and dryers
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Magnet sensors in Satellite dish position sensing in the DTH industry
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