R2 Standard size SMD Reed Sensor
R2-S Gull-wing SMD Formed Reed Sensor 
R2-S Gull-wing SMD Formed Reed Sensor Pad Layout 
R2-F Low Profile SMD Formed Reed Sensor 
R2-F Low Profile SMD Formed Reed Sensor Pad Layout 
R2 Reed Sensor Carrier Tape
Features
10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Three sensitivity bands. Two Lead Formations. Packed in Tapes for automatic assembly.
Description
These R2 standard size SMD reed sensors are designed for carrying moderate current and have an SMD pitch which is slightly wider than the miniature size SMD reed sensor. As they are molded with pre-flattened leads, no shock is transferred into the device when SMD formation takes place. Various activating distances are available depending on the magnet and the AT band used. The sensors are tested 100% for operate and release AT, Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Being an omnipolar 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. All dimensions are in mm.
Cylindrical and Bar Magnets
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Actuation Distances for R2 Reed Sensors
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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 +140 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
R2-(Formation Code)-(Operate Band Code)
| Formation Code | Lead Type |
| S | Gull-wing SMD |
| F | Low Profile SMD |
| Operate Band Code | ||
| 1 | AT | 10-15 |
| 2 | AT | 15-20 |
| 3 | AT | 20-25 |
Examples: R2-S-3 denotes R2 Reed Sensor with Gull wing SMD formed leads, in 20-25 Operate Band (AT). R2-1-F denotes R2 Reed Sensor with Low profile SMD formed Leads, in 10-15 Operate Band (AT).
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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Other Special Configurations
Non standard lead formations
Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit
Special Release AT Limits
Gold plated leads
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 R2 Reed Sensor is known to perform well.
Float Switches in Portable Air Conditioners
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Reed Sensors in Hotel Security Card Readers
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Reed sensors in Automobile Sun Visors
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Reed switches and Reed Sensors in Barcode Scanners
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Reed Switches in Exhaust Emissions Sensing
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Reed switches in Safety Vane applications
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Magnet Sensors in Treadmills
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Reed Switches and Reed Sensors in Digital Fishing Reels
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Reed sensors for Tamper-proofing Electricity Meters
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Pressure Gauges
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Reed sensors in Accurate level sensing of fluids
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Reed sensors in Central Locking of Cars with Remote Keys
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Reed switches for Inclination sensing
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Magnet sensors for Automobile Cruise Control
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Reed switches as Impact sensors for triggering airbags
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Magnet sensors for Dish Washer spray arm jam detection
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Level Sensing in Washing Machines and Dish Washers
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Reed sensors and Magnet sensors in Commercial Coffee Machines
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Reed sensors in Notebook computers and PC desktops
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Magnet sensors for Tension Monitoring in Coil Winders
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