Reed sensors in Automobile Sun Visors
Automobiles are fitted with visors that can be swiveled downwards and outwards to block the sun from the driver or passenger’s eyes. These visors also come with a vanity mirror under it that may have a slide that turns on a tiny lamp for use of the mirror at nights. Closing the slide over the mirror turns the lamp off and also protects the mirror. If by chance the light is turned on and the sun visor is closed without closing the sliding door, the lamp should switch off. This is achieved by wiring a reed sensor inside the shaft with a magnet on the swiveling visor which shuts off the lamp when the visor is closed. A reed sensor and a magnet is also used in the sliding mirror assembly to turn off the lamp when the slide is closed.
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
 | Position Sensing type application When an application requires the end position of a movement sensed, or the sensing of a part when it Continue reading Nov 7, 2020 |
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.
R3 Miniature SMD Reed Sensor
 | These miniature SMD reed sensors are designed for low power, high speed switching applications, and have a cost advantage over the Continue reading Jun 7, 2021 |
R2 Standard size SMD Reed Sensor
 | R2-S Gull-wing SMD Formed Reed SensorR2-S Gull-wing SMD Formed Reed Sensor Pad LayoutR2-F Low Profile SMD Formed Reed SensorR2-F Low Continue reading Dec 2, 2020 |
MS-212 Ultra-miniature Cylindrical Sensor
 | MS-212 Magnet Sensor Drawing starFeatures10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Two sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Continue reading Oct 30, 2020 |
MS-214 Miniature Cylindrical Sensor
 | Drawing of MS-214 Magnet Sensor starFeatures10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Three sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Continue reading Oct 30, 2020 |