Reed switches and Float switches in Water tank control
Water is a scarcity in most of the major cities of the world, and in residences and apartments where an overhead tank is present, measures should be taken to ensure there is no overflow. Reed Switch based float switches fitted in the over head tank, are used to control the pump, which fills the overhead water tank.
Two of these float switches are fitted into the tank, at the near empty level and the full level. These signals are given to a controller, which turns the pump on when the tank level reaches the near empty point, and off when the tank has been filled up. This is also particularly useful for blocks of apartments with a common water tank for all tenants.
Care should be taken to protect the reed switches from the static capacitance caused by the long wires running from the float switches to the controller. Multiple reed switches in longer float switches are used to give out more information, for example, quarter and half tank levels et cetera that can then be sent to intelligent controllers for sending out push notifications to mobile devices when the pump is turned on but the water level does not rise (power failure) or even assess at which times consumption of water is high or a tap has been left open.
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
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Position Sensing type application When an application requires the end position of a movement sensed, or the sensing of a part when it
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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.
FS-V Float Switch for Vertical Mounting
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Drawing of FS-V Float Switch starFeaturesNormally Open and Normally Closed contact Available. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher
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SM-1322 Sub Miniature Reed Switch
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This Form A type SM-1322 Sub Miniature Reed Switch is built with a 2.25 mm diameter glass with a higher wall thickness for better glass to
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LV-1925 Reed Switch for Line Voltage switching
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The LV-1925 is a Line Voltage Reed Switch is designed for endurance at switching line voltage loads of 230V. Two versions are capable of
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