This Usage Notes section helps in the highlighting the various process steps that Reed Switches go through and how to handle them as safe as possible so that there is minimal damage or AT shift. Reed Switches, Reed Sensors and Magnet Sensors may need to be mounted suitably on various different types of PCBs, both SMT and on through hole types, and also be screwed on to enclosures after cable soldering. At times, even usage in custom plastic housings may need to be encapsulated. This would mean that various processes such as careful cropping of leads, soldering or welding, encapsulation in custom housings may required. As reed switches are delicate devices, it is recommended to follow certain precautions, for the storage and handling of Reed Switches and Magnets as well some usage notes to follow when taking up such processes.
Ampere Turn Selection
 | For any application, it is important to select the correct Ampere Turn (AT) or magnetic sensitivity of a Reed Switch, Reed Sensor or ...Continue readingAug 27, 2020 |
Effects of Temperature
 | 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 ...Continue readingAug 27, 2020 |
Lead Formation Dimensions
 | Some rules apply to cropping and forming of Reed Switches. Stops or guides that use the end of the seal as a reference point for forming ...Continue readingJun 26, 2020 |
Lead Formation Tolerances
 | Reed Switches may need to be mounted suitably on various different types of PCBs, both SMT and on through hole types, and at times, even ...Continue readingJun 26, 2020 |
Product Handling
 | Reed Switch Handling Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro cracks in the glass ...Continue readingAug 31, 2020 |
Cropping
 | Reed switch leads may need to be cropped for use in custom plastic housings, after soldering with external cables. Cropping the leads of ...Continue readingSep 4, 2019 |
Reflow Soldering
 | Reflow Soldering is a process of automatically soldering multiple devices on a PCB. This is usually done after components are ...Continue readingAug 28, 2020 |
Welding Guide
 | Welding of reed switch leads to single strand wire may be required for certain high temperature applications or when the lead length of ...Continue readingSep 11, 2019 |
Manual Soldering
 | Soldering of Reed Switches and Reed Sensors requires some care to ensure that these delicate devices are not inadvertently damaged. Damage ...Continue readingNov 10, 2020 |
Ferro-magnetic parts
 | Reed Switches use an alloy of Nickel and Iron with a few other elements that make the alloy Ferro-magnetic and having a low Remanence. ...Continue readingSep 4, 2019 |
Potting and Encapsulation
 | Epoxy dispensing Nozzle When potting or encapsulating reed switch assemblies in custom housings, selection of materials are important. ...Continue readingSep 4, 2019 |
Cable Handling
 | Magnet Sensor Cable Handling When using Reed Switches soldered to cables, or when using off the shelf Magnet Sensors with cables, some ...Continue readingSep 4, 2019 |
Magnet Usage
 | Rectangular Magnets The storage and usage temperature of magnets should be within the individual raw material specification limits. It ...Continue readingSep 4, 2019 |