Features
10W Contact Rating.
Includes integrated Resistor.
Normally Open contact.
Two sensitivity bands.
Two Lead Formations.
Bulk Packed in Boxes.
📝 Description
This reed sensor with integrated resistor serves dual purposes: it can be utilised for level sensing applications or to provide contact protection. Alternatively, a diode can replace the resistor, with the sensor’s dot marking indicating polarity for convenient orientation. The sensor offers multiple activation distances, contingent upon the magnet type and AT band employed, catering to diverse operational requirements.
Prior to packaging, all sensors undergo rigorous 100% testing to verify their performance across crucial parameters such as Operate AT, Release AT, Static Contact Resistance, and Variable Contact Resistance. This meticulous testing regimen ensures that each reed sensor with integrated resistor, meets stringent quality standards, guaranteeing reliable functionality in real-world applications.
The sensor’s omni-polar nature enables it to be activated by either a north pole, south pole, or both, offering flexibility in magnet orientation. Engineers can further optimize performance by selecting appropriate AT bands, magnet strengths, and operating axes, ensuring precise control with a single operate and release cycle per activation to prevent unintended switching.
In specialized float applications, a ring magnet can encircle the sensor to enhance functionality, demonstrating the sensor’s adaptability across various industrial and consumer electronics settings. Whether integrated into automotive systems, HVAC equipment, or security devices, its robust design and configurable features make it a preferred choice for engineers seeking reliable and versatile sensor solutions.
This reed sensor with integrated resistor, combines advanced design features with comprehensive testing and environmental compliance, making it an ideal solution for demanding electronic applications where precision, reliability, and environmental responsibility are paramount.
⚡️ Electrical
| Parameters | Unit | Values |
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 0.75 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 100 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 150 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
📊 Miscellaneous
| Parameters | Unit | Values |
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.10 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | <2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +140 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
⚙️ Ordering Code
IR-(Resistor Value)-(Operate Band Code)
| Operate Band Code | ||
| 1 | AT | 10-15 |
| 2 | AT | 15-20 |
Example: IR-0120-1 denotes IR-0120 Reed Sensor in 10-15 Operate Band (AT), with a 120 ohms integrated resistor on the middle two pins.
Resistor value in ordering code refers to any standard integrated resistor (1/8 W, 1% tolerance).
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🛠️ Usage Notes
Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.
🧰 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 IR-xxxx Reed Sensor is known to perform well.
