MS-216-L Cylindrical Sensor for Line Voltages

Description

These cylindrical sensors are suitable for switching up to 30W line voltage. Various activating distances are available depending on the magnet and the AT band used. This sensor can be supplied with non-standard connectors on request. All sensors are tested 100% for Operate AT, Release AT, Static Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Cylindrical Sensors can be used in pneumatic cylinder end position sensing applications. Being an omni-polar device, this sensor can be actuated with either a north pole or a south pole or both. Choosing the right AT band, magnet strength, and operating axis, will restrict the number of operates and releases to one.

Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets

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Actuation Distances for MS-216-L Cylindrical Sensors

Operate and release distances for the MS-216 Large cylindrical sensor in the three standard AT bands when actuated (as shown in the Continue reading -> Oct 30, 2020

Electrical

Miscellaneous

Ordering Code

MS-216-L-(Operate Band Code)-(Cable Length in mm)-(Cable Termination Code)

Example: MS-216-L-3-1000-T denotes MS-216-L Magnet Sensor in 20-25 Operate Band (AT), with 1000 mm cable length and Tinned Cable ends.

Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Special Release Limits.

Usage Notes

Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.

Ampere Turn Selection

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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 reading -> Aug 27, 2020

Product Handling

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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 reading -> Sep 4, 2019

Cable Handling

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Reed Contact Protection Circuits

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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 MS-216-L Magnet Sensor is known to perform well.

Reed sensor in Surveyor’s Wheels for Measuring Distance

Surveyor's Wheel A Surveyor's Wheel or a Trundle Wheel, is a device for measuring distance. Each revolution of the wheel measures a Continue reading -> Nov 7, 2020

Sun-shade Shutter Control Applications Using Reed Sensors

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Magnet sensors in Top-loading Washing Machines

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Reed sensors in Power switches for explosive areas

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Reed switches in liquid detection probes

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Magnet sensors in Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Anti-lock Braking Anti-lock braking system or ABS for short, is a safety system used on aircraft and on vehicles, such as cars, Continue reading -> Nov 7, 2020

Reed sensors for Two Wheeler and E-Bike Brake Sensing

Motorbike throttle Motor bikes and other two wheelers normally use plunger type switches for detecting depression of the front and rear Continue reading -> Feb 17, 2022

Reed switches in Defective lamp detection

Automobile Lamp Automobiles these days provide a wide range of information ranging from door and window position, wind screen viper Continue reading -> Nov 7, 2020

Food Processors and Mixers Use Current Sensing Relays

Food Processor Food Processors use current sensing Reed Relays to trigger an output when the coil current exceeds a set, designed-in Continue reading -> Mar 11, 2024

Magnet Sensors in Door position sensing for Home Appliances

Home Appliance Door Sensing The proliferation of essential home appliances like refrigerators, washing machines,washers, and dryers Continue reading -> Mar 1, 2024

Reed sensors and Magnet sensors in Commercial Coffee Machines

Coffee Machine Commercial coffee and tea vending machines are built with durability in mind as the number of cups served per day could Continue reading -> Mar 12, 2024