MS-324 Miniature Flat Pack Reed Sensor with Actuator
Features
10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Three sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher Shock Limits. Easy Screw Mounting.
Benefits
Omni-polar. Does not require power for operation. RoHS Compliant. Not ESD Sensitive. Various Cables and Connectors Available. Actuator with same Housing available.
Description
This screw mountable sensor can be mounted with M3 screws and can switch moderate loads of 10W. It is particularly useful in industrial applications where distance adjustments need to be made every now and then. 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. 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-324 Flat Pack Sensor
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Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 1.50 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 180 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 200 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| 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-324-(Operate Band Code)-(Cable Length in mm)-(Cable Termination Code)
| Operate Band Code | ||
| 1 | AT | 10-15 |
| 2 | AT | 15-20 |
| 3 | AT | 20-25 |
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
Example :MS-324-1-500-S Denotes MS-324 Flat-pack Sensor in 10-15 Operate Band (AT), with 500 mm cable length and Stripped to 5 mm.
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-324 Magnet Sensor is known to perform well.
Reed sensor in Surveyor’s Wheels for Measuring Distance
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Magnet sensors in Welding Equipment
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Reed switches in Model Train Tracks
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Reed switches in Blowers
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Magnet Sensors for Door and window Security
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Reed sensors in Rowing Electronics
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Reed switches in Seatbelt lock sensing
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Accidental airbag deployment prevention
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Reed switches for Door sensing on Copiers and Scanners
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