R2E Latching / Bi-stable SMD Reed Sensors
Features
10W Contact Rating. Bi-stable, Lacthing contact. Polarity Sensitive. Packed in Tapes for automatic assembly. Two Lead Formations.
Description
These bi-stable reed sensors are built with an inbuilt biasing magnet. As they are molded with pre-flattened leads, no shock is transferred into the device when SMD formation takes place. Various latching/unlatching distances are available depending on the magnet used. The sensors are tested 100% for Operate AT, Release AT, Static Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Opposing poles of magnet and sensor cause this normally closed sensor contact to release. Like poles do not cause a release. Choosing the right AT band, magnet strength, and operating axis, will restrict the number of operates and releases to one. All dimensions are in mm.
Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets
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Actuation Distances for R2E Latching Reed Sensors
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Electrical
Contact Form | B | |
Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
Carry Current (max) | A | 1.0 |
DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 100 |
Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 150 |
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 | 0.15 |
Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +140 |
Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
R2E-(Formation Code)-(Operate AT Code)
Formation Code | Lead Type |
S | Gull-wing SMD |
F | Low Profile SMD |
Latch/Unlatch Band Code | ||
1 | AT | 10-15 |
2 | AT | 15-20 |
Examples: R2E-S-2 denotes R2E Reed Sensor with Gull-wing SMD formed leads, in 15-20 Latch/Unlatch Band (AT). R2E-F-1 denotes R2E Reed Sensor with Low profile SMD formed leads, in 10-15 Latch/Unlatch Band (AT).
Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Gold plated leads.
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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Product Handling
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Reflow Soldering
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Manual Soldering
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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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 R2E Normally Closed Reed Sensor is known to perform well.
Reed switches in Floor detection in Elevators and Lifts
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