MS-216-L Cylindrical Sensor for Line Voltages
Features
10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Three sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher Shock Limits.
Benefits
Omni-polar. Does not require power for operation. RoHS Compliant. Not ESD Sensitive. Various Cables and Connectors Available.
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
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Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 30.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 2.50 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 230 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 350 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 200 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +70 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 50 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
MS-216-L-(Operate Band Code)-(Cable Length in mm)-(Cable Termination Code)
| Operate Band Code | ||
| 3 | AT | 20-25 |
| 4 | AT | 25-30 |
| 5 | AT | 30-35 |
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
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
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Product Handling
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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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
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Sensors for Window Sun-shade Shutter Control
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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)
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Reed switches in Defective lamp detection
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Reed sensors for Two Wheeler and E-Bike Brake Sensing
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Reed switch based Reed Relays in Food Processors and Mixers
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Magnet Sensors in Door position sensing for Home Appliances
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Reed sensors and Magnet sensors in Commercial Coffee Machines
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