Bridge control in Airports Use Magnet Sensors

In airports, as the boarding bridge approaches within a critical meter of the door, meticulous adjustments are necessary to ensure a seamless connection with the aircraft. This delicate task is facilitated by the strategic placement of Magnet sensors and a magnets within the bridge control mechanism, serving as the eyes and ears of the operation.

The bridge control systems rely on feedback from these reed sensors to precisely determine the position of the bridge relative to the aircraft door.

By accurately gauging the distance between the end of the bridge and the door, the bridge control systems can make informed decisions regarding the necessary adjustments. This includes discerning the direction in which the bridge needs to move along each axis, ensuring precise alignment until the sensors detect that the optimal position has been reached.

Once the height adjustment process is successfully executed, the bridge stands poised for docking outside the aircraft door with unwavering accuracy. This streamlines the boarding process for passengers and crew and also minimizes the risk of potential mishaps or delays. By harnessing the capabilities of magnet sensors and magnet technology, aviation professionals can navigate the complexities of aircraft servicing with unparalleled precision and efficiency, ensuring smooth operations and passenger satisfaction from touchdown to takeoff.

Application Classification

Applications are classified as Position Sensing, Pulse Counting, Electromagnetic or Relay, Temperature Sensing or Magnet Biasing types. This application is classified as follows and the link gives more information on best practices to help select the most suitable AT band and matching magnet.

Position sensing Type

When an application requires the end position of a movement sensed, or the sensing of a part when it comes into a zone, or when the Continue reading ->

Mar 21, 2025

Recommended Products

The Reed Switches and Sensors used in such applications need to be robust, durable and efficient in meeting a high life expectancy. Our engineers work hard in life testing our products under various conditions, and our intention is to ensure end product durability and life. Although we wouldn’t want to restrict any of our products for use in only certain applications, the recommended products for use in this application are listed below.